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1936TWC

02-23-2021 @ 8:57 AM

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Thanks for this. The picture will be very helpful. Trying to find one is going to be a real challenge but I do have some time as restoration has been experiencing delays. Push to shove I will have a fabric shop make one as close to original as possible

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02-23-2021 @ 10:46 AM

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Not sure where to have one made today but I had my wooden roller one made at LeBaron Bonney right before they went bankrupt. The material should be available from one of the other upholstery companies. The original roller was metal but was a smaller diameter, somewhere around 1/2 to 3/4", and longer than earlier Fords. My '34 5 window roller is 31 1/2 ". The wooden rollers are much larger in diameter. The pictures are from an original '34 five window at Hershey a couple of years ago and of my LeBaron Bonnie roller. Not sure if the rear window of a '34 Victoria is the same width as a 5 window. If anyone has a usable original roller for sale, I'm interested!

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02-24-2021 @ 9:01 AM

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Thanks for this. I discovered a vendor who can make to fit rear shade assembly. The measurement you forwarded will absolutely assist in the project.
LeBaron Bonney did reproduce said items. Wonder if anybody will finally takeover? My restoration is experiencing delays so there is time for additional parts chasing.

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02-24-2021 @ 10:55 AM

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Can your vendor make the roller the correct diameter? Will it be wooden or metal? I found this picture on Fordbarn years ago.

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02-24-2021 @ 11:00 AM

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Thanks for the picture. what is the diameter and length of rod ? Unable to contact vendor-voicemail-but I will try to find out.

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02-25-2021 @ 6:49 AM

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I don't know the actual diameter since I've never seen an original one except for pictures. I'm guessing about 5/8" to 3/4" outside diameter. My wooden roller replacement is 1" which I think is standard for a wooden shade roller. It looks and works fine but it's not like the original. The length of the original should be 31 1/2" for a 5 window coupe. Not sure if your Vicky window is wider or not. If you compare the picture of my shade to the picture of the original car shade you can see mine is larger diameter.

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02-25-2021 @ 8:20 AM

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Spring loaded roll up window shades in houses were very common from the early 1900's through the '50's. I would think that a roll up shade for an automobile could be sourced from an antique home furnishing store.
Some place I have a metal roller shade assembly, I think it came out of a '31/32 Plymouth PB. I"ll have to look for it.

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1936TWC

02-25-2021 @ 10:00 AM

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I found a vendor who makes custom shades; awardblinds.com. 1 800 933-2616. I spoke with a salesperson about the project and there is potential to make something very similar to stock. Thanks for the replies.

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02-25-2021 @ 12:43 PM

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Rear window shade,
I found out that SNYDERS., sells them from 12 1/4 14 in and to 20 inch wide, TAN IN COLOR on page A210 in the 2020 CATALOG,
and MADE in U.S.A. $21.50 Shade brackets $16.95
you can order a catalog at 1 888 262 5712
hope this helps 37Ragopman Maine,,,

1936TWC

02-25-2021 @ 1:45 PM

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Thanks for the information. The shade should be about 31 and 1/2 inch . The individual upholsterer , JT Interiors is looking in to making one. I forwarded some photos from club members.

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