Thread: Gaps & Windlace

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I hope this will help.When I did my 38 I had the same problem with the large gap it must be because of the suicide door??? I had to look at the pictures as I don't have it anylonger but as I recall the wind lace would not close the gap. What we did was wrap the carpet that was on the floor and wall in rear area around the jamb with enough pading to fill the gap and windlace was used above that hope this helps. This car was driven every where in all weather and the carpet never got wet or stained. I was featured in Super Chevy Mag back in 91 when it was 2 years old.

You'll notice a strap on the door in the b&w picture that I added after a bad thing happened, the dr on the dr. side opened while I was driving and bent around into the quarter. what a mess after that safety pins and a strap were added.

I had some of the same problems when I was finishing the coupe. I spaced and built up to get it close, making new panels etc. The wind lace takes up a lot of space and a little space ( I think) looks good. If you weather strip with the right size rubber you shouldn't have a problem with it getting wet when driving in the rain. I also used a ruffle design and it takes up a lot of unwanted space.

I like that design on the panel . I used that all through ( doors, trunk and hood) of the coupe. Check my Gallery.

Charlie, thanks for the pictures and explanation. I'm not using carpet up that high, but I think I can do something similar with a piece of angle aluminum, some foam and material. I like the straps, too - I have dead bolt latches, but I have not gotten into the habit of latching them every time yet

Don, thanks too for your input and the reference to your gallery. Your pictures helped me formulate what I'm thinking is going to work for me.

I appreciate you both taking time to reply. You both have killer interiors!

Originally Posted by rspears

I like the straps, too - I have dead bolt latches, but I have not gotten into the habit of latching them every time yet

Roger, here is a rather unique way of doing the same job as the straps with a more modern twist. I've thrown in a few extra pics to see a little more of the car.

Mike

Clever idea, Mike. Nice interior!!

That is a nice idea for the restraint, Mike, and it is indeed a very nice interior. Thanks for the post.