Convertible Top Valve?

RL Chilton

I desperately need a new back portion of the convertible top control valve (see pics).  Can anyone help?

Lance

Russell, check your email.

SuperDave

How did that happen?

RL Chilton

I had a couple of these back-side valve bodies, both were cracked.  I fixed this one with 2-part epoxy and then sent to Hydro-Electric for them to re-build, because at the time, they didn't have any in stock.  They did the re-build with no guarantee (because it was cracked).  They told me it might make it, it might not.  Well, it didn't.  Once I got hydraulic pressure to it, it broke apart.  Some of us have to learn the hard way, I suppose.  

48rob

"Some of us have to learn the hard way, I suppose."

At least you tried...
Many people throw away repairable items without ever giving it a shot.

Rob

EssexAdv

Try these guys

Hydro-E-Lectric - America's Convertible Headquarters 5530 Independence Ct. Punta Gorda, FL 33982 | Tel: (941) 639-0437 & (800) 343-4261 | Fax: (941) 639-0376 http://www.hydroe.com/ they have advertised the whole assembly on ebay Lew

lostmind

Glue it back together and make a casting using it as a pattern

RL Chilton

That's going to be the plan, Roy, on down the road.  Right now, I have to get my hands on another one, as this car is due to be in Colorado Springs the 2nd week of August.  I'm quickly running out of time, and there's still a ways to go. 

RL Chilton

Dave-

Sent you an email.  

hudsonjeff

is 1950 commadore the same?   i may have one if so couldnt check untill tuesday

dave s

they are same, 1948-1954

RL Chilton

I appreciate you looking, hudsonjeff.  Let me know what you find and feel free to email me at:

HETrlchilton52@gmail.com (drop the HET)

Russell

RL Chilton

Bumping this back up  Still looking. 

dave s

Russell,

Did you receive my email?  I have not received reply.

Dave S

RL Chilton

Yes, I replied.  Sorry, been working on car all day.