Off to the Coachtrimers

Stanley is now at David Nightingale Coachtrimming  for the new hood to be made and fitted. David will also make a tonneau cover for the car - not an original fitting, but needed to protect the interior when being trailed. The new hood will be based on those fitted to sister cars; much of the detail has been taken from Stanley #7717, a very original car,  whose owner has kindly allowed access for measuring and photography. Its hood fabric has been replaced, but all other hood fittings, including side screens, are original.

All loaded and ready to go to David's workshop

New hood bows fitted

The new hood bows and front and rear hood tie down straps are now fitted to the car,  so it's now ready for the coach trimmer.

Finishing the new hood bows

More progress on the new hood bows for the Stanley steamer at last, all 4 bows now resined into their metal sockets this afternoon.  Some minor filling to do plus fitting the front and rear leather hood straps, then the bows can go on the car and it will be ready for the call from the coach trimmer.