Can any one suggest the best fitting door windlace for Chevy 1954-1955 1st series 3100 (at least I think it's the "windlace" that goes around the cab interior of the door opening)? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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Stewart2 1955.1 3100 Both Owner and P/U have lots of miles, lots of history and need LOTS of TLC Jack of several trades and experiences; Master of none
I believe what you need is the same stuff used on the 1952 and other AD trucks and what is being sold today isn't very good at all. Problem is it was run using the wrong die and it won't make contact with the door. We've talked about this a couple of years ago and one fellow tried to get some more made but couldn't get enough support/commitment to make it financially work. Please take a look at the images below. The one in color shows what you'll get today. Look at how it lines up. The other image is what it ought to look like. Good luck!
~ Jon 1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
I bought some from Restoration Specialties. It matched the profile of the original pretty well. It was a PITA to get into the channel, but with some glycerin and lots of work, a friend and I got it done. I have the stuff from Jim Carter, but the profile isn't nearly correct, although the color is original for my 1951 anyway. The stuff I got from Restoration Specialties was a tan, which looks pretty good I think. They have black, brown, and grey, PN 990007S Call Jeff at 814-467-9842. I'm sure he'd be happy to send you some samples. Good outfit to work with. Here's what I sent them to start the process of finding the correct windlace. Another pic with samples - top to bottom, original, Jim Carter, Restoration Specialties: tan, grey, black.
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Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 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.
Thank you, Jon and Kevin, for re-posting, again and so quickly. I was looking for these pictures before I posted my "Help Wanted" but guess I didn't go back far ENOUGH. I really do appreciate the suggestions, part # and contact. I'll give them a call tomorrow. Thanks again, guys. You're GREAT!
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Stewart2 1955.1 3100 Both Owner and P/U have lots of miles, lots of history and need LOTS of TLC Jack of several trades and experiences; Master of none
