Like most of the other fabric, the convertible top is rotted and useless. But the metal and wood bows are in good shape – save a little surface rust.  They were taken to Meredith New Hampshire to brother Dave’s blacksmith shop where a brace was welded onto a weak spot and lots of wire brushing with a grinder got them looking much better.

After and before….  It’s amazing what a grinder with a wire brush can do.

Two coats of rusty metal primer and two coats of glossy black enamel and they look good as new!

So… this will hang in the garage until we can purchase a new, top fabric kit and we’ll be all set on rainy days!