--- clay-deb <clay-deb@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Happy Holidays everyone
>
> Has anyone ever attempted to reproduce the roof inserts that were an
> option on the 59 and 60 Imperials.?
> It just so happens that the machine shop I work for has a fair
> selection
> of 303 and 304 stainless flat stock.
> It wouldn't be too hard to make a template and glue a couple of
> pieces to
> the roof. (I think).
> I have never actually seen the inserts in person on an Imperial, what
> type of finish do they have?.
> I did some searching on the web site for a good close up photo but
> couldn't find any.
> Any thoughts ,comments ,or suggestions would be appreciated .
>
Although not difficult to do in your shop, the inserts were cut and then
stamped into their curved form. Getting the curve right may take some
time. They have the rain-gutter shape molded into the long-edge, and this
may take some time to get right - you'll want some originals as templates.
Doing this would probably neccesitate building a buck that you could use
to pound the metal into the correct shape. The inserts are clamped onto
the roof (no glue) by the curved upper trim and the lower edge goes under
the rain-gutter edge and is held in place.
Done as OEM was, it should not make any movement if pressed upon once
installed. This may take more time than cutting the shape and doing some
bending to be pulled off correctly.
Question: Why not get correct parts and use a wire wheel to refinish? It
is stainless, after all.
=====
Kenyon Wills
6o LeBaron - America's Most Carefully Built Car
73 LeBaron - Long Low & Luxurious
San Lorenzo/SF Bay Area
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