Engineering:Carson top
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Short description: Type of removable car top
A Carson top is a one-piece, padded, upholstered, removable top for a car. The design was invented by Glen Houser in 1935 when he worked for Amos Carson at Carson Top Shop in Los Angeles.[1] The first Carson top was likely made for a Ford Model A convertible, and nowadays it is mostly used on hot rods and customs.
Construction
Carson tops use a metal framework, which is then typically covered with a layer of aviary wire or chicken wire, followed by burlap, padding and outer canvas.[2] The outer material is typically a convertible top sports material, while the interior of the tops are typically matched with the rest of the car's upholstery.
References
- ↑ "Carson Top" (in en). 2025-02-09. https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Carson_Top.
- ↑ Staff, HOT ROD (2001-05-01). "Build A Carson Top" (in en). https://www.hotrod.com/how-to/86421.
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