Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by Joe Santana On 2014/12/18 11:41:37
In answer to a PM from trimacar regarding the rear window of a 40 conv sedan, here are some photos of mine.
My pattern came from EZ-On Tops. AS you can see the rear window is very wide. I don't think this is wrong, but perhaps putting a curved zipper on it is. I don't take the window down.
I think (trying to remember 60 years ago) the rear window on the original top had 2 vertical zippers and fasteners like the ones top left on the Restoration Specialties catalog page. I bought some of the push and twist for the top cover, so don't get confused. I think the correct ones are the push thru with a spring inside that catches the poker. Maybe 6 across the top of the rear window.
The zippers were super heavy military zippers.
You can see the progress on the upholstery on this project blog starting at the bottom of page 17.
Joe
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My pattern came from EZ-On Tops. AS you can see the rear window is very wide. I don't think this is wrong, but perhaps putting a curved zipper on it is. I don't take the window down.
I think (trying to remember 60 years ago) the rear window on the original top had 2 vertical zippers and fasteners like the ones top left on the Restoration Specialties catalog page. I bought some of the push and twist for the top cover, so don't get confused. I think the correct ones are the push thru with a spring inside that catches the poker. Maybe 6 across the top of the rear window.
The zippers were super heavy military zippers.
You can see the progress on the upholstery on this project blog starting at the bottom of page 17.
Joe
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