Amy Soich wrote:
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> Daniel Thompson wrote:
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> >
> > Second, these crazy windshield pillars. I have two sets: one that has
> > rounded and soft corners and one that has more "squared off" corners on it
> > (I'm talking about the upper part of the pillar here). My understanding is
> > that the one with the more square corners is the very early type and the
> > softer one is the later, more common type. One thing is for sure, they are
> > different! Clarification?
> >
>
> I don't know about originality, but if it helps, I believe my 67 MkIV has the
> rounded ones you describe. This may help to 'date' the ones you have as it
> seems just about everything on my car is original. At least, that's the
> impression I got from Les when he saw my car.
>
> hmm, that probably didn't really help huh?
>
> Amy (trying)
Thanks Amy.
I have resolved the windshield pillar debate (with myself!). The early
'58 cars have a squared off pillar.
I do still need an idea from someone about how much and where the thick
undercoat or stone chip proofing was sprayed.
Thanks,
Daniel
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