Re: '37 Packard 120 convertible sedan Weather stripping
Posted by Bob J On 2023/10/14 17:07:21
Back then they used 'Windlace", it is a cotton cording wrapped in a bias woven fabric and is trapped between the kick panel and the inside cowl on the front, then between the B pillar wood trim and B pillar on my 2 door, not sure of the exact geometry on your sedan.
As you can see in the two pictures I attached, Since there was very little curve to the convertible seam I simply used the same material as my seats and wrapped around 1/2 diameter cotton cording I got at an upholstery supply shop. That would not work on a closed car as the tight curves all the way around a door would cause pleats and kinks, but ours stop at the belt line/door tops.
Hope this helps.
Bob J.
Attach file:
Front Windlace.JPG (142.01 KB)
Rear Windlace.JPG (132.24 KB)
As you can see in the two pictures I attached, Since there was very little curve to the convertible seam I simply used the same material as my seats and wrapped around 1/2 diameter cotton cording I got at an upholstery supply shop. That would not work on a closed car as the tight curves all the way around a door would cause pleats and kinks, but ours stop at the belt line/door tops.
Hope this helps.
Bob J.
Attach file:
Front Windlace.JPG (142.01 KB)
Rear Windlace.JPG (132.24 KB)
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