I got Paki bows from a vendor here on MUD and they're not too bad. The middle bow is a little shorter than the front and rear so it doesn't fully stretch the top, but for now I just slit a pool noodle to slip over it and take up some slack.
I'm using the middle bow from a Paki Top with a pair of OEM B & C pillar bows and found the same issue - the middle bow is 1-1.5" short. It is also much flatter in shape than the factory pieces. Have you been satisfied with your solution of using a pool noodle to make up the difference? I am contemplating fabricating an extension for each end to raise the elevation of the middle bow to match the other two, but can certainly use that time and effort for more pertinent projects at home. Appreciate any feedback you have and thanks for sharing this info on the forum.
I'm using the middle bow from a Paki Top with a pair of OEM B & C pillar bows and found the same issue - the middle bow is 1-1.5" short. It is also much flatter in shape than the factory pieces. Have you been satisfied with your solution of using a pool noodle to make up the difference? I am contemplating fabricating an extension for each end to raise the elevation of the middle bow to match the other two, but can certainly use that time and effort for more pertinent projects at home. Appreciate any feedback you have and thanks for sharing this info on the forum.
It's worked well for a few years now. There's not much slack anywhere in the top. I think someone with access to a pipe roller could easily fabricate a longer middle bow with a little more arch. That's on my "to do" list but, like you, there are many other projects in front of it.
