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1947 windshield part
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Daisy |
07-02-2010 @ 6:43 AM
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Have a convertible woodgrained inside moulding. Missing the piece at the top center under the top lock that joins the two woodgrain inerior mouldings. Not sure what it looks like so I can start locating it.
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07-02-2010 @ 10:13 AM
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That piece is wider than the clip at the bottom. You can see part of it on page 3-12 of the Club's 41-48 book. If that doesn't help, I'll take a photo of the part in my '47 convertible. Both the top and bottom clips were missing on my car, so we made them, then woodgrained them to match the rest of the garnish. I don't believe anyone repros those parts. Finding anything exclusive to a convertible is very hard. It only took me about ten years to locate all I needed.
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07-03-2010 @ 4:11 AM
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That page seems to cut off exactly where I need to see. If you could send a pic I would greatly appreciate it. Definately having some problems finding what I need to complete her. Thank you very much
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07-03-2010 @ 9:05 AM
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I've scanned the trim piece in my car. Note the size mark. It has a curled edge at the back, and a slightly concave shape to match that of the adjoining windshield garnish. It is fairly simply to make from sheet metal. We woodgrained it at the same time we did the dash and door garnish.
trim piece.jpg
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Daisy |
07-03-2010 @ 10:23 AM
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Thank you very much, looks pretty clear from the pics you sent. Have a Great 4th!
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supereal |
07-03-2010 @ 3:43 PM
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Thank you. If you resize the photo of the clip to the indicated length, you should be able to use it as a template.
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supereal |
07-06-2010 @ 8:59 AM
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One additional comment: if you look at the right side of the trim piece in place, you will see that there is a gap between the trim and the garnish. I removed the piece to make the photo, and forgot to reinsert the shim behind the garnish to bring it out to match the left side. I've since corrected it, but needed to let you know that this shimming is almost always necessary for a smooth fit. I use pieces of cork for the shim, as it conforms to the curve of the garnish, and if over or near a screw hole, it will yield without a problem. It was a trick I learned years ago at a trim shop. Making trim fit can be a tedious task.
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07-28-2010 @ 3:13 PM
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Thank you again. We used your model and it is off on the left. Thanks for the additional info.
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