Re: IML: Perplexed about '64 conv. boots mismatch to car

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

There were reproductions made of these parts. Its possible that a 
previous owner purchased these and that they never were used.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: Klebert L. Hall <crocuta@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 7:23 am
Subject: Re: IML: Perplexed about '64 conv. boots mismatch to car


> From: RCAJazz1@xxxxxxx 
> Subject: IML: Perplexed about '64 conv. boots mismatch to car 
>  
> Hi all, 
>  
> The two (left and right) molded plastic boots dressing the top when 
it's 
> down, that came with the car (I assume originally) are correct in 
their 
> overall fit, have the round Imperial emblem and match the white > 
upholstery. But 
> when I try to snap them on, they don' match the snap hardware built 
into > the car. 
> They're maybe a quarter inch or more OFF. Don't see how hard plastic 
> pieces 
> could have shrunk or expanded, and certainly the permanent receiving 
snaps > on 
> the car haven't moved. 
>  
> Also, the vinyl "tonneau" cover - if that's the right word - that 
covers > the 
> folded top when it's down, between the boots, and snaps into place on 
a > chrome 
> molding on the body, is off. The snaps on the cover are generally 5 
1/2" 
> apart, yet the snaps on the car molding are generally 5" 
apart...expansion > of the 
> cover?? 
>  
> Or do I have the wrong boots and wrong cover for 64-66 convertibles? 
> Perhaps 
> earlier year? Later year series? Or something else? Appreciate any > 
answers. 
 
  Hard plastics do shrink (as do soft plastics), from outgassing of 
volatiles - look at what happens to old steering wheels, for further 
evidence. I expect this is the problem you have here. I expect that the 
answer os replacement with reproductions - I don't know who might make 
them, but the list is a very deep repository of knowledge. I expect 
someone will have the answer. 
  -Kle. 
  '69 Crown 4DHT (on the bench)  
 
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