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Early 1959 convertible folding top rear bow mohair seal changeover date to rubber?

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  • Ian G.
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    • September 3, 2007
    • 1114

    Early 1959 convertible folding top rear bow mohair seal changeover date to rubber?

    The current (old) judging guide for 1958-60 indicates that 1958 used mohair for the convertible top rear bow seal (and 56/57 as far as I can tell), with a changeover to an improved rubber seal happening in early 1959.

    Does anyone know the current wisdom for the early 1959 folding top rear bow mohair seal changeover date to rubber? I have a 1959 car with birthday in December 58, so I'm wondering if that counts as "early 59" in this case? early means different things to different people and it always comes down to the date of a particular change...
  • Ian G.
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    • September 3, 2007
    • 1114

    #2
    Re: Early 1959 convertible folding top rear bow mohair seal changeover date to rubber

    If no one knows, maybe folks who have early 59 can report if they had what appears to be unrestored mohair seals on the rear bow, and the birthday of the car... My top was not 100% original, so I have no idea on mine.

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    • Tom B.
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      • March 1, 1978
      • 720

      #3
      Re: Early 1959 convertible folding top rear bow mohair seal changeover date to rubber

      My 1959 built Nov 8 1958, number 881, is definately rubber. It's original, old, dried out and crusty but I have had this car since 1969 and it is original. No sign of mohair.

      Tom

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      • Ian G.
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        • September 3, 2007
        • 1114

        #4
        Re: Early 1959 convertible folding top rear bow mohair seal changeover date to rubber

        Good info, thank you!

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