Re: [FWDLK] Convertables

["Larry C. Stanley" <peerless@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes. They calimed the same chassis strength without the need for extensive
welding and any necessary paint/undercoat touch ups. That was a selling
feature, no need to touch up the paint. Only one panel had to be painted to
match and it was riveted in.

Larry
>
> Pop rivited? Just like aircraft you mean?
> DOn DulmaGE
>
> Larry C. Stanley wrote:
> >
> > All,
> >
> > Don't know if they cut the 1959's, but they did cut the roofs off the K
> > cars that were the first new converts. from Chrysler in the 80's. My
sister
> > had one from the first year and all the ads and lit. about it. They had
no
> > headliners or rear windows when they left the factory. They were sent
to a
> > plant in Ind. or Ill. where the surgery was performed. The only pannel
that
> > had to be painted to match was the filler between the top and and the
trunk
> > lid. Almost all of the pannels used to reinforce the chassis were
> > pop-riveted in. Real confidence inspiring.
> >
> > Larry
>