Re: IML: Stainless steel top a 60 imp

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

Sounds goos, but in 1960, LeBarons used the same roof as the other 
cars. The smaller rear window was achieved with another panel iinserted 
in the back lite. The seam was filled with an asbestos rope (as 
explained by Kenyon Wills), and then smoothed over with lead body work.

Over the years these all deteriorate revealing the outline of the 
standard rear window. There is an extensive article on this and the 
steps to repair it in the OIC web site.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: Bogart3147@xxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 3:26 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Stainless steel top  a 60 imp

From reading these messages, I'm wondering if maybe the stainless 
inserts that were optional equipment were spot welded because it was 
less expensive than using a LeBaron roof.
 
I haven't compared them up close and personal, but I've worked at a fab 
shop and learned few things (not much, since I worked in the office).  
My question is that if this was standard on the LeBaron, was the 
stainless in the back a separate piece from the front part of the roof, 
thereby requiring the metal to be thick enough to support the roof, 
i.e., the front and rear portions of the roof were stamped separately, 
then put together?  On the Crowns and Customs, they could have taken a 
standard roof Crown/Custom roof, used much thinner stainless and 
applied it for appearance only.
 
I think the dealer installation idea is good, too.  A buyer finds the 
car they want, but they want the stainless partial roof, so the dealer 
sells them the car and has it applied himself, thereby selling his own 
inventory and not having to place a special order with the factory.
 
Just some ideas on what they might have done, but, like I said, I 
haven't been able to compare them up close.
 
Timothy



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