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1932 Ford Carson Top Install

"Houser's crew usually started with factory top bows, cut them, then arc-welded them back together quite crudely," Steve said. "It was cheaper to do and it was fast. They used solid rod to make up those other bows, but with my tubular aluminum bows and cross pieces, the framework is lighter and much stronger."
1932 Ford Carson Top Install - The Return of the Carson Top: Part 1

 "Houser's crew usually started with factory top bows, cut them, then arc-welded them back together quite crudely," Steve said. "It was cheaper to do and it was fast. They used solid rod to make up those other bows, but with my tubular aluminum bows and cross pieces, the framework is lighter and much stronger."  View Related Article

 

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