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38convsedan · 01-13-2023, 01:46 PM

My 38 conv Sedan has three holes (triangle shape) centered in the area between the top of the trunk and opening for the convertible top.
What are those holes for??

Lawson Cox · 01-13-2023, 01:56 PM

A picture would help.

38convsedan · 01-13-2023, 02:01 PM

Working on it…

oldbugger · 01-13-2023, 02:15 PM

Spare tire mount mounting holes?

38convsedan · 01-13-2023, 02:50 PM

They’re located in the narrow area between the trunk opening and the convertible top location, in between where the exterior trunk hinges are located on the body.

Bill OH · 01-13-2023, 03:01 PM

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I have seen a triangiular rubber pad centered just behind the top on conv sedans, but not on the phaeton .

38convsedan · 01-13-2023, 03:18 PM

I just found a photo…it looks like a rubber pad….

38convsedan · 01-13-2023, 03:21 PM

Here’s the pic

38convsedan · 01-13-2023, 05:47 PM

Is this part available?

TJ · 01-13-2023, 07:14 PM

Check with Drake. I think he has them or check with Michael at Third Gen Automotive.

Karl Wescott · 01-14-2023, 02:26 PM

Yes the part is available. Carpenter is the source. I think I have one in stock.

Karl

Kube · 01-14-2023, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karl Wescott

Yes the part is available. Carpenter is the source. I think I have one in stock.

Karl

Karl, What purpose does that serve? I'd never noted this before.

Bob C · 01-14-2023, 03:59 PM

Here's a link to the part. https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/car...tible-top-rest

DavidG · 01-14-2023, 05:54 PM

Mike,

Its purpose was to cushion the rear window frame when the top is down so that the window assembly is not resting directly on the upper back panel (and banging around with every bump in the road). How effective it was given its modest size relative to the size of the window frame, is likely open to debate.

01-13-2023, 01:46 PM	#1
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 380	38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! My 38 conv Sedan has three holes (triangle shape) centered in the area between the top of the trunk and opening for the convertible top. What are those holes for??

01-13-2023, 01:56 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,082	Re: 38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! A picture would help. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

01-13-2023, 02:01 PM	#3
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 380	Re: 38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! Working on it…

01-13-2023, 02:15 PM	#4
oldbugger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Mi Posts: 705	Re: 38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! Spare tire mount mounting holes?

01-13-2023, 02:50 PM	#5
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 380	Re: 38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! They’re located in the narrow area between the trunk opening and the convertible top location, in between where the exterior trunk hinges are located on the body.

01-13-2023, 03:01 PM	#6
Bill OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 453	Re: 38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have seen a triangiular rubber pad centered just behind the top on conv sedans, but not on the phaeton .

01-13-2023, 03:18 PM	#7
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 380	Re: 38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! I just found a photo…it looks like a rubber pad….

01-13-2023, 05:47 PM	#9
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 380	Re: 38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! Is this part available?

01-13-2023, 07:14 PM	#10
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: 38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! Check with Drake. I think he has them or check with Michael at Third Gen Automotive.

01-14-2023, 02:26 PM	#11
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,538	Re: 38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! Yes the part is available. Carpenter is the source. I think I have one in stock. Karl

01-14-2023, 03:59 PM	#13
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,360	Re: 38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! Here's a link to the part. https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/car...tible-top-rest

01-14-2023, 05:54 PM	#14
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: 38 Convertible Sedan Mystery Holes!!! Mike, Its purpose was to cushion the rear window frame when the top is down so that the window assembly is not resting directly on the upper back panel (and banging around with every bump in the road). How effective it was given its modest size relative to the size of the window frame, is likely open to debate.