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CJHenderson

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Getting ready to install the wood bow
« on: May 02, 2025, 22:39:36 »
Getting ready to install the wood bow. The question that I have, is it better to install the windshield or the bow first?
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Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2025, 22:47:58 »
Install the wood first. Less chance of damage to dash upholstery with the studs from the wood bows. If you decide to install windshield first, slid a small piece of hose over the stud to pervent damage to dash. Remember "Patience is a virtue"
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Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2025, 12:39:38 »
I agree 100%.  If installed after windshield install, protect the dash, I used cardboard and spare leather scraps.
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Robert Hyatt
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Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2025, 18:51:49 »
Thanks, guys, for your input.
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Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2025, 08:16:12 »
The driver's side was a challenge with windshield in. Do not forget the little aligning pad between the bows. Helps a lot...
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Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2025, 16:02:14 »
Are you referring to the three spacers that was between the bow and top of dash?
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Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2025, 17:12:03 »
To the little flat plate between the bows, the one in the middle.
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Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2025, 20:15:03 »
If you don’t have the spacer, you can make it out of felt material
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Robert Hyatt
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