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1932 Ford Carson Top Install

On the sail panel, each bow has a little flair to the outside. "The radius on each bow is slightly different." he said. "It takes a lot of work to get those right, so when I finally do cover it with fabric, everything lofts over it correctly and forms a nice shape that follows the lower line perfectly, but without hidden snaps that would be revealed when the top was removed. With this setup, you don't have to overstuff to get the right shape."
1932 Ford Carson Top Install - The Return of the Carson Top: Part 1

On the sail panel, each bow has a little flair to the outside. "The radius on each bow is slightly different." he said. "It takes a lot of work to get those right, so when I finally do cover it with fabric, everything lofts over it correctly and forms a nice shape that follows the lower line perfectly, but without hidden snaps that would be revealed when the top was removed. With this setup, you don't have to overstuff to get the right shape."  View Related Article

 

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