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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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Also from what I see. That gap between the door window and vent window is quite significant as you can see compared to my pictures as well. If your side window is rubbing inside that felt channel then you may need to sand that window down some, unless you need to push it into the frame rubber so it bottoms out.

Posted on: 3/25 22:50
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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I'm having the same problem on my passenger side. The driver side fits nicely. What I did on the driver side which helped and what I attempted to do on the passenger side which did help some but not enough, unfortunately, Was I moved the whole vent window forward towards the windshield pillars just enough to not scrape at the top and drilled new mounting holes in the door where it screws down. This allowed me to be able to position the side window closer towards the front of the car. As you can see in the pictures. It's as close as you can get to the vent window as well. The very top of the vent window frame in relation to where the stainless strip that screws onto the windshield pillar that holds the weatherstrip has a tight gap. There is originally a small indent in the stainless strip up top which allowed the vent frame to not scrape. I also hammered that indent down just a bit to avoid the scraping and being able to get that gap close. This allowed me to move the position of the side window closer towards the front, which I was hoping would create enough space so that piece that screws onto the wooden piece that goes on the convertible rack, and not scrape the side window frame. It worked on the driver's side but not enough on the passenger. I unfortunately had the top material installed before I mocked everything up to for test windows and the such, so I couldn't adjust the rack much. I may end up sanding the wooden piece down ever so slightly so that metal piece that holds the weatherstrip will sit slightly further back. I just need about 1/8". I hope I explained it clearly. If not I'm a phone call away, just DM me of you want to give me a call and I'll pass along my number.

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Posted on: 3/25 22:42
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Re: 1931 833 Coupe Convertible - Need Top Patterns
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Katy M. wrote:
Does anyone happen to know the convertible top patterns for a 1931 Packard 833 Roadster coupe? Or know a place that can make the top + bows?
Thanks!


This is where I got my top from and had a good experience.
http://www.aro2000.com/packard%201929-55.htm

Posted on: 3/5 9:35
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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BigKev wrote:
Thanks for that picture, that helps me know the correct style plate looks like. The ones that Will has for sell are for sedans (body mount), not a coupe (fender mount).


You're welcome. With your skills, you should easily be able to fabricate one.

Posted on: 2/12 17:40
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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Should be the same, but here's a passenger side shot.

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Posted on: 2/11 17:22
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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BigKev wrote:
Does anyone have a picture of what the tail light reenforcement plates look like under the fender? Since my fenders are off a sedan, they are missing, and the prior custom fenders didn't have them either. I just need to get an idea of the general shape and construction so I can fabricate something functional.


Mine are different than Will's. I own a 120-C

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Posted on: 2/11 17:19
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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Bottom of fender

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Posted on: 2/5 18:33
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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BigKev wrote:
Can someone with '37 115/120 Convertible or Coupe give me the measurement of the from the back bottom edge of the fender to bottom back edge of the tail light base, along the fender peak?

The replacement fenders I got are from a sedan and do not have the hole drilled. I can't just the measurements from my old fenders since they were altered.

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Kevin,

I used a sewing tape to better sit against the slight curvature of the fender and I did confirm with my Stanley FatMax that the measurements aligned. I'm getting about 12" from bottom of the fender peak to the bottom of the rear light.

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Posted on: 2/5 18:32
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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BigKev wrote:
Glue for what?

If your referring to the running boards, I haven't replaced the rubber yet. The drivers side is original and the passenger side is just painted metal.

But I bought weld-bond to glue the replacement rubber down when I am ready.


Ah gotcha! My eyes must be getting bad. I thought you had installed the rubber on the running board.

Posted on: 1/30 10:05
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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BigKev wrote:
Got the other rocker and running board installed.

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This was the running board that came from Australia. It is just painted in black catalyzed paint.


Kevin, what type of glue did you end up using?

Posted on: 1/29 17:25
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