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Old 02-14-2019, 11:27 AM   #4
Dave in MN
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Default Re: Open car arm rest

I had Classtique Upholstery make mine for our '29 Phaeton. They made my kit years ago. They used vinyl that matched the seat covers and backed it with a soft non-scratching cloth. Side curtain fasteners were installed to allow them to mount to the body sockets. There was a 1/8" x 3/4" length of steel stock sewn between the layers to act as a weight to keep the rest in place (draped over the door) as the car is driven.
On my phaeton, I have them on the front door and on the section of the body that the rear side curtain mounts to. The rear ones protect the body from top bow chips when the top is down. None on the rear doors as I felt it was not needed. Car was rebuilt in 2000 and no chips/scratches on the door tops yet!

Photo attached: Blue Ridge Parkway Fall 2017:
16" '35 wheels and radial tires were employed for this 5900 mile road trip.

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