Jon, if you're talking about the original windlace, it's likely hardened with age, and was much softer when new. I know the piece I have is pretty hard (but no where as hard as a pool ball).

This might be an interesting gadget to play with.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.