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

["Klebert L. Hall" <crocuta@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 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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