59 conv bow height length

[john shippan]

Can anyone help with the proper rear bow height dimension on a 59 model 62...the shop manual gives
a diagram of  the size of block sticks to to place between the rear bow and the next one going forward,
but no actual measurement from the center of the bow to the body.  I am doing my own top and

would like to double check this dimension before beginning. Unfortunately I have no existing fabric to
use as a template....
               Thanks in advance to anyone that can help.......john

[Quentin Hall]

I would suggest going with a premises top. The work involved in doing it from scratch would be prohibitive. I have installed a couple of 59/60 tops. The quality is hard to beat for the money..