C2:67 ConvTop Windlace Corner

[Gerard F.]

How does this look for the windlace corner? The piece in the picture is just a test piece temporarily in place.

I learned at the recent Tahoe meet that end of the windlace is not supposed to be exposed. Yet most I have seen have that humoungous windlace with the foldover in the end sticking out.

As I did't like the large windlace that I have (almost 5/8" in diameter), I figured I'd fabricate one:


I got a remnant of my convertible top material and some 3/8" foam bead from an upholsterer. Cut a 4" strip and am just going to glue it around the bead.

This may not be correct, but it looks nice to me. I guess I can always change it to that humoungous bison grain windlace after I get dinged for it.

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Gerard F.]

Here's how the windlace turned out

But I'm not too happy with it. Once I got the weatherstripping on, it was a little harder to clamp down. Although the bead was tight at the clamp down positions, it was a little bit loose in the center and didn't seal.

Maybe that larger bead is more correct then the thinner one?

Got enough material to make another one. Maybe next week with some 1/2" foam rubber bead. This one used 3/8".

Could it be something else?

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Kevin M.]

Re: Here's how the windlace turned out

Jerry,

I got dinged for windlace not going around the corner enough. Can't tell from your picture but study some factory photos before you trim your next one. I think it tucks in under the end stopping more or less above the windwing.

Kevin

[Gerard F.]

Re: Here's how the windlace turned out

Kevin,

Have you got any factory photos of that corner, that you can post? A picture is worth a thousand words.

Does anyone know whether a 1/2" bead inside the fabric is more correct then a 3/8" one.

Just read the AIM on the windlace installation, and it is quite different from the Al Knoch video. Only the inside flap of the windlace is stapled, the outside flap is glued, I guess so that you don't see the staples from the underside. Going to try that next time.

Regards,

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Wayne W.]

Re: Here's how the windlace turned out

It is only stapled on the underside flap. I will try to take a few pictures today.

[Kevin M.]

I have the perfect picture

I think I stole this from Michael Hanson but it shows the detail in the top I was talking about. Most wind lace does not wrap enough around the corner like in the picture. Looks like it ends about the start of the wind wing and is more tucked under the edge. Great original detail wish I had it when mine was done.

Kevin

[Michael H.]

Re: I have the perfect picture

Kevin,

Does anyone know where that #14,971 car is today? Last I heard it was on the east coast but that was ten years ago. I'm sure the current owner would be happy to provide some better pic's of that top for us.

I'm sure it still has the original top as it was in absolute excellent condition when I owned the car and I know Burroughs didn't replace it.

Wonder if my X wife from Tennessee knows her picture is on the internet?

[Kevin M.]

Re: I have the perfect picture

Michael,

Don't have a clue wish I did. That picture even with the ex in it is a great example of the wind lace, just checked mine and sure enough just like the judge told me mine is a little short and does not come around the corner. Can't believe this post does not have more responses I haven't seen to many restos with the correct wind lace, and this is a great example. Ex was cute if that would make her feel better about being posted.

Kevin

[Gerard F.]

Re: I have the perfect picture

Great picture Michael,

I'll have mine (the windlace, that is) looking like that pretty soon.

Regards,

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Wayne W.]

Re: Pictures

Pictures of an original 66.

[Gerard F.]

Re: Pictures-Thanks Wayne

Would a 1/2" diameter foam bead inside be more correct then a 3/8" bead.

I think I got my problem figured out. My top has the side flap too far forward, and it interferes with where the windlace bead goes back under the top. I actually put it over the bead to hold it in.

Will fix next weekend.

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Kevin M.]

Re: Pictures-Thanks Wayne

Jerry,

I think with Waynes pictures you've figured out the instalation good luck.

Kevin

[Wayne W.]

Re: Pictures-Thanks Wayne

No the 3/8 bead is more correct. This shows another difference in the original and the reproduction. The flap that is tucked under is not as wide on the original.

[Kevin M.]

Re: I have the perfect picture

This picture and the one I posted above show great detail in that area. I have saved them all. You can see the little white flap in the close up that you see in the shot of the car. Very nice.

Kevin