1939 Cadillac LaSalle Coup 7 Posted October 17 I have just purchased a beautiful fully restored 1935 Buick Special 46C. I do have a few questions. In the rumble seat compartment there is a long cloth sleeve holding two long metal bars painted the same color as the car. What are these for? This car was restored over 10 years ago and there are a few cosmetic touch ups I will need to do where the paint is worn. Is there a good source for paint for 1935 Buicks? The color is said to be Raleigh Blue. Thanks in advance for your help. John Payne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 3,589 Posted October 17 Got any photos of the bars in question? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1939 Cadillac LaSalle Coup 7 Posted October 17 Yes. Please see attached. Is it possible the bars look clean the rumble seat in place? John P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1939 Cadillac LaSalle Coup 7 Posted October 17 “Lock the rumble seat in place” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 3,589 Posted October 17 (edited) With those rubber channels(?), it looks like they go on a window to me. Edited October 17 by keiser31 (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1939 Cadillac LaSalle Coup 7 Posted October 17 Not a bad idea. This is a convertible though. But I’ll give it a shot tomorrow. Thanks John P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 3,589 Posted October 18 Are those items on the sides screws or snaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1939 Cadillac LaSalle Coup 7 Posted October 18 6 minutes ago, keiser31 said: Is this the car? This is the car. Parked in my garage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1939 Cadillac LaSalle Coup 7 Posted October 18 This is the car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 3,589 Posted October 18 Are those channels on the parts rubber? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1939 Cadillac LaSalle Coup 7 Posted October 18 The items on the side a chrome twist screws. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1939 Cadillac LaSalle Coup 7 Posted October 18 The channels are rubber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 3,589 Posted October 18 I am thinking that they may go between the side windows and the roof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 3,589 Posted October 18 Are they as long as the side windows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 3,589 Posted October 18 Those chrome twist knobs look to be top hold downs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1939 Cadillac LaSalle Coup 7 Posted October 18 All good ideas guys. I’ll try them tomorrow morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chistech 1,929 Posted October 23 Those are the tops of the side windows. The tabs go into the windshield frame and the threaded wing bolt goes through the back of the mid bow then back into the piece to hold it in place on earlier cars. Your look like they clamp down on an inside roof iron. The rubber helps seal the top of the door window frame. Keiser was on the right track. Most every Cabriolet I’ve seen has them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 642 Posted October 26 On 10/22/2019 at 11:45 PM, chistech said: Those are the tops of the side windows. The tabs go into the windshield frame and the threaded wing bolt goes through the back of the mid bow then back into the piece to hold it in place on earlier cars. Your look like they clamp down on an inside roof iron. The rubber helps seal the top of the door window frame. Keiser was on the right track. Most every Cabriolet I’ve seen has them. Correct, they go in the top over the doors when the top is in the up position - 30's tops can often be a bear to raise and lower with removable parts too as thinking of the time was different than perhaps today were you hit a switch and .... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites