unimogjohn Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Does anyone have a source for the little brass eyelets that go into the top of the doors for the open cars? These are pressed into holes in the top of the doors and they have a raised lip. The side curtain supports go into them. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Try here...Antique Auto Top Hardware Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 John,I think this`s what you are looking for,there seems to be at least 2 different types on 1920s Buick as in the pictures.Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Mark, could not find them in the catalog.Leif, I did a quick measurement and it looks like the opening is 7/16". From the ones I have seen on other cars it looks like the 15/32 " I will get out the rod and see what the measurement is. Do those things have a name in the book?Thank you both for looking/researching for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tblack Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 John ...I have 3 send me a PM for price with or without my 1941 Buick Super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 John,i forgot to tell the diameter to drill in the body for those Curtain Support Socket as they are called the parts book.Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Leif, just got my drill set out and fitted various drill shanks into the hole, 7/16" fit the best. Do you have any idea where these might be available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Sorry John,can`t help you,but for what kind of car do you need them .Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Leif, they are for my 1923 McLaughlin Buick, model 45, touring car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 John.I measured one more I had and this one was for a 9/32 hole, so be sure you get the right dimention on your Curtain Support Socket.I did a check on my parts books and from 1923 4 cyl.to 1928 "Master" the parts number was 151484 on all models in my US-part books,proberly you need those from an Canadian built car?Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Leif and Tom, thanks again for all the information and help.And Tom, a special thanks for going into your special stash and finding the four sockets for my 23 McLaughlin Buick. I never thought I would be able to find any, let alone, NOS. Thanks again.And for all, here are some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Really glad to hear you find those "hard to to find parts"John.Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 John, good job and great connection on the forums, those are very hard to find pieces.....congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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