Need Pictures PLEASE of 1/4 Window Windlace

[prayers1 153]

I'm referring to the piece that goes from the sill plate up to the 1/4 window weather strip and runs vertical to the interior panel.

 

The repo piece that I have makes it hard to tell which side is top or bottom, so my guess is that the end with the vee-notch goes on the curve towards the sill plate and the other end with the flap goes towards the 1/4 window rubber weather strip.

 

My problem is the flap end, how far does it go? Does the flap fold over and attach to the screw hole used for the 1/4 window weather strip or does it just lay flat. I've seen pictures of the original ones stopping about an inch or so before the 1/4 window weather strip and some just to the edge of it. when I install mine, it looks natural to attach the flap end to the 1/4 window weather strip.

 

So, which way do I go???

 

Pictures would be great, Thank you!

[miketyler 15]

Here's a pic I found though I don't know if it tells the story. I am missing one of my pieces and am considering buying pair of repos. Let me know how you like the fit. Post up some pics of them installed.

 

[Brian Conway 264]

I'm referring to the piece that goes from the sill plate up to the 1/4 window weather strip and runs vertical to the interior panel.

 

The repo piece that I have makes it hard to tell which side is top or bottom, so my guess is that the end with the vee-notch goes on the curve towards the sill plate and the other end with the flap goes towards the 1/4 window rubber weather strip.

 

My problem is the flap end, how far does it go? Does the flap fold over and attach to the screw hole used for the 1/4 window weather strip or does it just lay flat. I've seen pictures of the original ones stopping about an inch or so before the 1/4 window weather strip and some just to the edge of it. when I install mine, it looks natural to attach the flap end to the 1/4 window weather strip.

 

So, which way do I go???

 

Pictures would be great, Thank you!

 

Little bit of help ? Brian

[miketyler 15]

Looks like they do pickup an attach screw at the top Prayers.

 

Brian - are those repo wind lacings you have pictured there?

[Brian Conway 264]

Based on the rest of the car and its parts I would say OE. Brian

[prayers1 153]

Mike & Brian - THANKS for the great pictures. During this type of restoration pictures always tell a better story.

 

Here's my delima:

In this photo you can see the flap I'm talking about as well as the screw hole for the 1/4 window trim. I was thinking of pulling the windlace all the way up and screwing the flap into the screw hole. However, Brians photo show anothe screw just for the windlace. I wonder if the PO did it.

 

As for the second photo, you can see the gap better. I've seen original ones with this gap but no flap at the end. I wonder if I should tuck the flap under the windlace and screw it to the body, the over lap of the windlace will cover the screw.

It's not a major problem since I can always remove it and change positions, but I would like to get it done right the first time.

[jrw69 16]

Prayers1

Just put on mine today (69 mach 1) I left the top tab under the rubber weather strip of the quarter window, no screw. I have looked at others and not seen the tab screwed in. Original didn't seem to have a screw. Rubber tab was just tucked under.

 

jrw69

[prayers1 153]

jrw69- Is it possible for you to take a picture of it.

I would appreciate it, Thanks!

[Brian Conway 264]

Based on the rest of the car and its parts I would say OE. Brian

 

couple more pictures of the screw. Brian

[jrw69 16]

prayers1

I will get pics. Also I will check on concourse forums with mca judge. Maybe screw was done at different assembly plants. My car was a Dearborn build. Brian's pics sure look to be original.

 

jrw69

[prayers1 153]

Yes, I agree. Brians looks nice and neat. Let us know what you find. Thank you!

[prayers1 153]

Mike, I'm still searching for the right fitment. Since Brians picture showing the small set screw in the side, I've seen another picture as that. I wonder if its been an after thought?

 

As for the Quarter post windlace, I purchased my new set from CJ, it was the combined weather strip kit from Dan Carpenter. I am not inpressed with the quarter post. I also bought seperately the long 20' windlace, which was the concours one from CJ. It was made well and feels like a snake and grips tight. The quarter post doesn't grip tight as for the upper corner bend. Maybe thats why others used a set screw. I see Scott Drake offers a set. They don't cost too much and are easy to get to, so maybe will see.

 

I quickly scanned the Concours site and didn't see anything about the 1/4 windlace.

If anyone has an ideal of the proper fitment, Please advise!

Edited September 3, 2013 by prayers1

[miketyler 15]

The drivers door trim part that I have has the top piece that screws on torn off. I'm buying a nice original pair from Scotty Strickland. He has a Mustang salvage yard. He or Chris Stage with VA Mustang might be able to help you if you don't like the fitment of the repo.

[mustangstofear 608]

We use the windlace from Scott Drake, and there's not suppose to be a screw at the top.