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1938 Cabriolet #468306 03/26/22 03:25 PM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 487 Likes: 9 Iowa jschildberg OP Backyard Mechanic
OP jschildberg Backyard Mechanic Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 487 Likes: 9 Iowa	I have some pictures of parts I need for my 38. First where can I find these weird nuts that go in the top bows? Next I would like to know where I can find the end caps on the front seat like these. Lastly I had some leather straps in the well where the top folds into when the top is down. Was this original or something that was added afterwards? Attached Images John EF Schildberg III

Re: 1938 Cabriolet jschildberg #468314 03/26/22 05:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	The straps are "factory" Gene Schneider

Re: 1938 Cabriolet jschildberg #468328 03/27/22 07:49 AM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 487 Likes: 9 Iowa jschildberg OP Backyard Mechanic
OP jschildberg Backyard Mechanic Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 487 Likes: 9 Iowa	Thank you Gene. Are there suppose to be 1 or 2? John EF Schildberg III

Re: 1938 Cabriolet jschildberg #468331 03/27/22 08:21 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 408 Likes: 10 Oswego, NY minetto Backyard Mechanic
minetto Backyard Mechanic Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 408 Likes: 10 Oswego, NY	John, The nuts are sometimes referred to as tee nuts and are more commonly found now with a round base rather than rectangular. The round ones can be easily modified to replicate yours. They can be found on page 212 of the Restoration Specialities and Supply catalog. Page 178 of the same catalog shows a variety of welt tip end caps that may be suitable. Mike

Re: 1938 Cabriolet jschildberg #468339 03/27/22 08:57 AM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 487 Likes: 9 Iowa jschildberg OP Backyard Mechanic
OP jschildberg Backyard Mechanic Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 487 Likes: 9 Iowa	Thank you Mike. A friend is sending me an old catalog. So I will be ordering some. Thanks again. John EF Schildberg III

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