Way back when, I bought a curtain set from a list member. Turned out to be
an incomplete set, and through the  help of a more trustworthy soul on the
list, I finally have a complete set and they are almost installed.

What I am missing are the spring cords that hold down the curtains on the
side windows, in particular, the long one for the driver's side. The one I
received was a cracked, broken, piece of junk. I also need one for the
passenger rear window, but could get by with the crappy one that I have.

I have been staring, and thinking, and cannot come up with what would be a
decent substitute that won't add that "cheesy" look to the curtains. Heavy
gauge wire sags a bit more than I like, and a thin piece of aluminum bar
is a bit overkill.

Has anyone ever had to come up with a decent idea for what could be used
in place of the 'original' spring type holders?

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks,

John