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11-14-2010 05:06 PM #46
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Pickups are always a bit difficult because of the back angle and short side. Often a top looks better when the back angle of the window opening matches the very back slant. A bit of a dog leg as an alternative might add some interest and make that side panel look less bulky (but of course, all of this is personal taste). I said modified because of the limitations of the way the bows are shaped on Dan's top mechanism. Here are a couple Lee style tops (not too sure the second one is his or a copy, the stitching doesn't look as interesting). He was big in Pasadena in the '40s and '50s. Baskerville's car had a Lee top also if you can dig up any pics of that.
Originally Posted by Itoldyouso
Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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11-14-2010 06:40 PM #47
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That Lee top is very similar in design to the OEM 'A'
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11-14-2010 07:30 PM #48
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Can't wait to see this one in person.
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11-15-2010 12:41 AM #49
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Bob, thanks for posting those pictures.........now I see what style you are talking about. You are right, his top bow configuration makes it so that he needs that canvas on the sides to cover it up. The Kwik Top has some drawbacks which is why he cut it up and redid it into a different shape. Now it is pretty rigid.
Brad, won't have it ready for Turkey Run, but if you come to Billetproof in April it should be there. That is our new target date.
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Don tell me about those Kwik Tops, I used one on Sue's RP and although it states universal its only universal with a heck of a lot of extra work
I went with this shape
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Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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11-15-2010 08:22 AM #51
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There ya go Steve, that's similar to what I was trying to describe. Any chance you have a straight on side shot of that? Originally Posted by roadster32
Don tell me about those Kwik Tops, I used one on Sue's RP and although it states universal its only universal with a heck of a lot of extra work
I went with this shape
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Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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11-15-2010 10:05 AM #52
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Your wish is my command Bob
Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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11-15-2010 10:37 AM #53
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Thanks Steve.....................now, can I get you to teach my bride that wish/command thing?............... Originally Posted by roadster32
Your wish is my command Bob
Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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Miracles i can do Bob, can't help with the immpossible
Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
Thanks Steve.....................now, can I get you to teach my bride that wish/command thing?...............Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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Bob you never told us you had a I dream of genie fantasy!
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"No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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With Bob it isn't a fantasy, he's got the genie, he just can't get her to follow the commands.
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Stevie, that one looks too much like my first wife........................that would be more like a nightmare!!! Originally Posted by stovens
Bob you never told us you had a I dream of genie fantasy!
Jack, your politician is showing......
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Bob,
You are way too modest, but then I can't get my genie to work either.
And I am really insulted with that politician crack.
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I don't think that Genie has enough meat on her bones for Old Bob. He likes them a little on the "healthy" side.
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Is this gunna end up where I think its gunna end up?? Originally Posted by Itoldyouso
I don't think that Genie has enough meat on her bones for Old Bob. He likes them a little on the "healthy" side.
Don
Micah 6:8
If we aren't supposed to have midnight snacks,,,WHY is there a light in the refrigerator???
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