Your ’48 should look like this Bart:
http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/148636641 You can see the notch in the slot, which is what holds the vent door in the closed
position.
Here is a ’50 outside shot showing the foam seal in place:
http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/148636643 It sits flush with the raised metal edge of the grove.
And here is the inside slot, the handle and slot are a little different after ’49 and look like
this one:
http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/148636645 You may have to give it a little time before the foam seats but still you should be able to
latch the handle an keep the door closed.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
