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Subject:Re: '57 Resoration Preparation
From:Thom Fitzpatrick
Date:Fri, 8 Mar 1996 13:26:25 -0800 (PST)

And Mike White thus wrote:
> 
> I'm also looking for the chrome stips that go on these things.  Local 
> guy says I'll be hard-pressed to get them for anything less than $10 
> a strip!  Ack.  That's like $160 for a set!

Thats about right, but they are being repro'ed now.

Try getting them for a barndoor!
(note: my '54 had several, which were "appropriated" sometime before
delivery, slong with the taillights and center brake light)

> Is the passanger door supposed to lock?  Pusing the handle down 
> doesn't do anything, and there's no key lock like the rest of the 
> doors.  (which I had all re-keyed by a fabulous local locksmith!)
> So?

Yes, it is.
 
> Who can I call to order a new canvas/vinyl sunroof cover?  I'll 
> probably call today on it since mine self-destructed on the freeway 

Thom
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