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#518904 - 06/23/08 08:01 PM Windlace Trim on 1960 Electra Sedan (4719)
Jan_Zverina Offline
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Registered: 04/21/08
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Can anyone tell me if the windlace trim (the woven fabric interior edging around upper door openings) extends all the way down the A-pillar from the roof to the front doorsills/kickpanel area? Mine come from the headliner above the front door window, but end at about the middle of the vent windows (half-way down the windshield pillars on both the driver and pass. sides) which looks odd. It's a six-window pillar sedan, body style 4719. Thanks!

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#519412 - 06/25/08 11:04 PM Re: Windlace Trim on 1960 Electra Sedan (4719) [Re: Jan_Zverina]
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My 60 Electra 4719 has excellent original interior. The windlace is continuous from the center pillar, across the top of the window and down to the floor, ending about 2 inside the front end of the door sill.

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#519593 - 06/26/08 05:52 PM Re: Windlace Trim on 1960 Electra Sedan (4719) [Re: JoelsBuicks]
Jan_Zverina Offline
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Registered: 04/21/08
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Thanks! I found an excellent match for the windlace at SMS Auto Fabrics in Oregon if you are unfamilar with that source. It is a copperish rust color, same as the the 'cordoveen' fabric/vinyl seats. Dash, door panels and carpets are a cordovan (dark reddish brown) color.

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#519907 - 06/28/08 12:13 PM Re: Windlace Trim on 1960 Electra Sedan (4719) [Re: Jan_Zverina]
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Jan,
I got your email on this. Before responding, I wanted to look at my collection of GM factory photos, taken in 1960, showing the inside of various production 60 Buicks.

From these original factory photos, I can confirm that "yes", the fabric windlace on your 4719 sedan should extend all the way down to the carpet/sill plate.

Because the fabric windlace (hardtop cars used vinyl windlace) deteriorated so quickly, I assume yours simply fell off or was pulled off when it was old.

Hope this helps,
Greg
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