In 1972 Albert Hammond wrote and sang the hit single:  It Never Rains in Southern California. So why do all of us 100 owners have to lug around our bloody hoods?  I don’t know about you, but my soft- top has been up twice in the 31 years I’ve owned Red Car.  Well finely, that’s been corrected! I now have a Bracket Kit that allows removal and replacement in about two minutes.  In fact it works so well we had to make clips to hold the top bows in place while erecting it.  These patent pending brackets are machined from aircraft quality 7075 T-6 aluminum, about the same strength as mild steel.  The rest of parts are also alloy or stainless steel to prevent any rust.  Even the clip is made from stainless steel welding rod. There were three different bows made throughout the 100 production.  The first type has no slots to assist in raising the top.  The second, a small ±½”, while the third has a longer ±1” as shown in the picture.  These were produced from approximately February 1954 to the end of the run.  I have a cou- ple of the first style, no intention of making the sec- ond and a stock of the third and most common.  The photo also shows a completed set where the bracket was bead blasted and painted.  The sec- ond photo shows the entire kit. Other advantages include giving you an addi- tional inch or two leg room and avoiding wearing a hole in your tonneau or seat squab.  Mr. Ron Davies can attest to the latter as the final photo depicts.Installation is simply removing the six machine screws to detach the top and bows and unscrew the hold-down snap.  Install the kit with the two screws as that is all that is needed. The price is $150 per kit, S & H included.  They are shipped insured and Delivery Confirmation. To order please contact Bill Barnett, 714-979- 4120 or BN1@pacbell.net.