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    Jiffy curtains! A phrase that has pretty much disappeared from the American lexicon at least insofar as automotive accessories are concerned. Back in the teens (20thClick image for larger version

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    Richard Quinn
    Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review

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    Here is a Chevrolet with them in place: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...vrolet+calgary

    Craig

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    • #3
      I see what you mean by "limited side vision"!
      Would be like driving a submarine. Or piloting a submarine, to be correct.
      sigpic1957 Packard Clipper Country Sedan

      "There's nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer"
      Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle
      "I have a great memory for forgetting things" Number 1 son, Lee Chan

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      • #4
        Here is a 1919-21 Big Six model EG touring with curtains in place. Doesn't look like these three are going any place fast! Note the lady and the dog with a bow!

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        Richard Quinn
        Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review

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        • #5
          From the looks of that right front fender, those side curtains certainly didn't help with Studebaker driveability that day!
          sigpic1957 Packard Clipper Country Sedan

          "There's nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer"
          Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle
          "I have a great memory for forgetting things" Number 1 son, Lee Chan

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          • #6
            And in the day they were cutting edge, and greatly appreciated.
            How soft we have become
            HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)

            Jeff


            Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain



            Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)

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            • #7
              Here's a Jiffy Curtain ad...

              HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)

              Jeff


              Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain



              Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)

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              • #8
                I would bet you have the only set in existence.
                Milt

                1947 Champion (owned since 1967)
                1961 Hawk 4-speed
                1967 Avanti
                1961 Lark 2 door
                1988 Avanti Convertible

                Member of SDC since 1973

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                • #9
                  That's pretty cool, Richard! I've been involved with classic cars since I was 10 years old, and I've never heard of these until now. Thanks for the edjumacation!

                  Clark in San Diego | '63 Standard (F2) "Barney" | http://studeblogger.blogspot.com

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