Hudson convertible question

RL Chilton
RL Chilton Administrator, Member
edited November -1 in HUDSON
I am currently re-building the convertible top mechanism for the '52. In the header, there was a fiber-like material that the actual top was nailed to. Curious as to what some of you suggest for a replacement? I know K-Gap sells a "3-piece" gasket set for the header, but have not bought it yet. Maybe they offer a replacement for the fiber-like strip?



Russell

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  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    It's fairly common. Black tacking strip, comes in a couple different sizes. You screw it down (using the original screw locations). Kanter has it: http://www.kanter.com/p45-tac.html



    Originally, it was a cardboard-like material pinched into a thin metal channel which was formed to the shape of the body (at the factory) but this stuff takes the place of the metal channel.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Perhaps you can also find it at a good auto upholstery shop.
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