Sunday, October 31, 2021

Convertible & hard-tops...

 

We removed the hard-top

It's in decent shape.  The rubber trim is a little weathered, but not bad!


The soft top is in rough shape.  Lots of tears and the material is super rigid.


The rear window is dark brown - can't hardly see through it.

In addition to the tears, the material has clearly degraded (and shrank) over time.







Totally different look with the hard-top removed!


















Thursday, October 28, 2021

More parts...

Original hubcap


And after a little clean-up...

Need to verify molded line on spinner and part #: 3725239

Funny that the hubcaps had been wrapped in newspaper from June 23rd, 1981

Amazing condition original (part #: SJ4653) scissor jack

Jack base w/slightly recessed middle ribs

Note: SJ4653 ID on the cast base

Jack handle tang tucked into place.

Very nice original 3/8" plywood spare tire cover containing (5) laminated layers, stained with black transparent stain w/wood grain showing through. 

Original spare: 6.70 x 15 B.F. Goodrich Silvertown

Lug wrenches "may have" an "O" on the hex head. Difficult to make out, but there's something there.


The original valve covers are included (though they were painted with a black 'crackle' finish at some point)


The air cleaner and chamfered end stud are original, but the wing nut is not.  
It should look like the next pic...



Fuel filter also appears to be a replacement

The "AC" should be cast into the top/center



Correct "2655S" carb. tag







Carter Climatic Control choke housing

"Sears" voltage regulator.  : ))   Should be a Delco-Remy part #: 1119001























































 

Trip to Chris' shop...

  Loaded up the sand blasted/refinished seat frames ...and the '57 seats Compared them to what you get from Al Knoch reproductions Chris...