Re: KPack

Posted by kevinpackard On 2023/3/9 1:15:35
Thank JWL. I knew about a separate 12V battery, but I don't have a spare handy. I'll figure something out for next time I need it.


Been busy tonight getting things done. Cut out insert panels for the doors, and marked locations for pleats. I'll be using 1/4" scrim foam for the backing, and from what I've read it sounds like the panels won't shrink much from the pleats. 1/2" foam is about 1/8" shrinkage for each pleat sewn. These panels will get dropped off at the upholsterer, and should hopefully have them back in a couple weeks.

My shipment came in from Rubber the Right Way for the window channels, and I'm happy to say that they work great. For the front, I used 10-154X which fits perfectly into the front frame. It has no stainless bead so looks close to original. 1/4" opening for glass.

For the rear I ended up using 10-389X. It's actually a flexible channel made for a completely different application, but the dimensions are right so I tried it out. It pushes right in to the frame and holds tight without glue. 1/8" opening for the stainless frame to slide in.
I added the part numbers to the parts cross reference. These parts should work for all 51-54' hardtops and convertibles. Maybe even for 55-56.

I installed the new window and the adjusted it. It now slides up and down beautifully, no rattling at all when opening and closing. It's now the best looking window on the car. Very happy with how it turned out.

Lastly, I replaced the cap and rotor with new ones from NAPA. The old cap and rotor were what came with the car...no idea how old they are but they weren't in great shape. Couldn't test out the new stuff because I ran out of time and it's snowing hard outside.

Next up is to replace the runs on the passenger side.

-Kevin

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