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  1. Can anyone post a good set of picture of the top hold downs for a 1928 series 72 roadster? Mine are completely missing and I need to replace or make some. I have all the top channels (in rough shape) and want to redo them this winter. Any help appreciated! Chuck in NH
  2. Thanks for the reply. I'm familiar with the Steele products. They don't list the parts I'm looking for. It's the rubber that fits between the windshield posts and the windshield frame. There is a top and bottom piece on each side and they seem to be right and left sided. I remember seeing some kits for making molds to make your own odd parts but can't seem to find them now. I was also wondering if there was a company that serviced the hobby with short run rubber products at a reasonable price. Chuck in NH
  3. Are the windshield stanchion rubbers available anywhere? Has anyone made their own rubber molds for these or is there a shop that can make them for me? I have one side in fair condition. These are the two rubber seals that fit inside the stanchion, against the windshield frame. Of course I also need the weatherstrip for the windshield if its out there. Any help? Thanks, Chuck in NH
  4. I want to thank everyone on the site for your help. The assistance and information provided is priceless. I wasn't sure what the reaction to my "hot rod" would be but now look forward to chatting with you all. I am in touch with the Museum to see about getting a build sheet and blueprint copies of the roadster top. Never would have thought of that one if not for Chris! I'll keep the site up to date on my progress, albeit very slow. Chuck in NH I am also a member of the Y-Blocks Forever site. My second car is a 56 Ford Victoria done in the early 60's style. All Ford, 292 Y-Block and McCullouch supercharger. Its the high school car I couldn't afford at the time. Chuck
  5. Unfortunately while at the Museum I still thought it was a series 65 so no build sheet. My daughter lives in Dearborn so I'll send her the info and have her pop over! Chuck in NH
  6. I had looked everywhere for the FEDCO number. Noticed the nice look Walter P. Plaque but never noticed the numbers on it. Darn, been right in front of me all this time. I'll get them later. I'm taking the car to storage this afternoon so it will be locked away until spring. Thanks for that information. It's too bad that there isn't a one stop location for all the early Chrysler information. It seems to be scattered all over the web. I did make the trip to the WPC Museum in Detroit a couple of years ago. Found their series 72 very interesting but with slight differences. Now I know why! Thanks! Chuck in NH (any one else out here in New England?)
  7. If the winter project goes as planned (That would be a first) I hope to update the suspension to 4 link and coil overs on my spare frame. At the same time I want to install the 1700 mile 360 Magnum engine and overdrive tranny thats been taking up room in my garage for way too long. I think a Chrysler should have a Chrysler engine! Would love to go early Hemi but they are way too expensive and really down on power without a lot of expensive vintage speed equipment. Would look great but I'd have to sell the house!
  8. I'm starting to think it was a real mistake when the hot rod was built. But we do what we can with what we have. I actually had a frame and complete running gear a few years back. A gentleman in California wanted the running gear and I wanted the frame to do a suspension update. I did the disassembly and shipping, he paid for it all and I got the frame in exchange for my labor. Chuck
  9. Keiser31, Thanks for that picture and article. That is exactly the car I have right down to the different door treatment. Was the low production of the sport roadster set up to allow the series 72 to compete at LeMan?
  10. I've attached some more pictures of my 28. The wiper motor at the bottom of the windshield is a 12v add on. The holes for the original wiper were at the top. Other than painting the grill shell etc. the body appears to be untouched. It has fendermount spare setups on the front fenders. Chuck in NH
  11. Thanks for your response. The bottom of the windshield has metal inserts in it. It's like the windshield on the Lemans roadster. Folds flat forward but has no top tilt mechanism. I been looking a pictures and there seem to be several different windshield styles on cars listed at model 72 roadsters. It seems Chrysler used several suppliers for parts back then. My bumpers are straight flat pieces with curled ends and about a 1" gap between the bars. The rumble seat steps are square while most I've seen in pictures are round. Do you have the contact info for NC? As far as the top bows I have considered cleaning them and metal filling the pits. I can powder coat them chrome and they should look fine. I think some of the pieces have been replaced or modified but can work that out as I go. This car was suprisingly complete. The gentleman that bought it new drove the wheels off it and parked it behind his barn. In the 60's his grandson decided to make a street rod. Other than changing the drive line the worst thing he did was to heat and de-arch the springs to get the car low. Rides like a milk truck!
  12. I hope the fact that my 28 Chrysler model 72 roadster is a street rod does not effect assistance on this site. The car was built in the 60's and I'm trying to fix some age problems. Anyway I'm looking for information on the roadster top and bows. Mine are there but very pitted and the top is missing. I'm also looking for a decent tilt forward windshield frame. Most of the car is original, some would call it a resto-rod. It currently is GM powered but I have a 360 engine and trans I hope to add. An early Hemi would be period correct but too expensive. Anybody have experience with these cars? Any suggestions for parts searching? Thanks, Chuck in NH
  13. Thanks for the response. I guess the model 72 makes since. Yes it is a street rod. The grandson of the first owner built it. I bought it from him. He actualy signed the origional title over to me. So I guess I'm the second legal owner of the car. I was looking for a replacement windshield frame and the company I found in PA wanted to know what model it was. Apparently the tilt forward windshield is throwing them a curve. Their patterns show the windshield curved at the bottom and fitting down to the cowl. Are there any sources for parts and/or information on these cars? I need most of the soft rubber items and can't seem to find them. Steele has some but I'm looking for the door stop and rumble seat rest rubber etc. Seems, once again I've got a hard to find parts for car. (: I'm also looking for top irons. I have a set but they are terribly pitted. Thanks again, Chuck in NH
  14. I have a 1928 Chrysler roadster. How do I identify the model? The book with the car says is for a model 65 but I don't know the differences. It has an art deco wing looking instrument cluster, fendermount spares and the windshield will tilt down flat to the hood. Has aluminum steps on the bumper and fender for rumble seat access. The headlight stands have a formed area on the cowl tray where they mount. Where can I find the serial/vin numbers for this car? Thanks, Chuck in NH
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