Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Top Wood Bows 1949-67
Wood, Glues, etc.:We use only the best industrial grade cascamite marine glues in our bows. We have made these bows since 1974 (our wood shop is nearly 40 years running) and because we are a commercial factory, we have access to the appropriate industial adhesives, etc.
We use kiln dried highest graded hardwoods for durability and defect free wood.
We utilize modern industrial vacuum pressing for lamination whereever feasible (such as in the highly curved rear top bows and window inserts) where structural integrity will be compromised with 'home workshop' methods and materials.
Joined in tips in old rear top bows have a tendency to fail.
Trial Fitting:
We have chassis clips in our shop. Every bow we make is test fitted to the proper chassis section. This insures a minimum of 'fuss' when you install your wood top bow.
In Stock: Our shop is in operation every day making bows for classic convertibles from VW to Rolls Royce. We maintain an inventory of bows and can almost always ship very quickly.
The Big 'Hoop Bow': The picture does not show the 'wrap around' main bow that we call the "hoop bow." We have put this on a separate page.
