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convertible top wheelhouse jute pad differences

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ruppstang:
Here is the one from my barn find Metuchen 67 convertible.

specialed:
My original 69 dearborn is 12'' x 6''.  D shaped so ford must have widened it after  cars were getting bigger vs 65-66.  what is 67-68 ?

ruppstang:
Still 12 X 4 in 67.

Building 3:

--- Quote from: aaatp on February 28, 2024, 11:00:18 AM ---These are from my February of 1966, Dearborn, convertible. They are of a green fibrous material

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My October 1965 NJ convertible has them, I see the one on the left side. Is this material used in any other location on the body? Does anyone sell the material? These got thrown out during the restoration of my Dearborn convert. so I'd like to add them back.

specialed:
I am working on making some up from old material as that jute was used in other places in automobiles but trying to figure out sizes and years and different plants. Also need to figure out the thickness as my 69 is thicker than early years and wondering about 68 size.  This detail is often missing on vert restorations and u can see up in trunk where its supposed to be when judging cars the rear area of the pad. These often got chewed up from mice or just started falling apart from the vert top laying on pad when  the top is down for long times while driving car top frame is bouncing around rubbing pad. Best way to find a good pad in place is from a far north vert that top stays up most of the year.

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