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Which one? There are three different cars in the photo set.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
10G-C1 - 51 Champion starlight coupe
4H-K5 - 53 Commander starliner hardtop
5H-D5 - 54 Commander Conestoga wagon
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Originally posted by thunderations View PostWhy do they put the back windows in like that? If you're paying to have a top put on, pay a couple bucks more and do it right.
And all you have to do is look in the shop manual or the owners manual. They both picture the rear window.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
10G-C1 - 51 Champion starlight coupe
4H-K5 - 53 Commander starliner hardtop
5H-D5 - 54 Commander Conestoga wagon
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Originally posted by thunderations View PostWhy do they put the back windows in like that? If you're paying to have a top put on, pay a couple bucks more and do it right."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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Originally posted by thunderations View PostWhy do they put the back windows in like that? If you're paying to have a top put on, pay a couple bucks more and do it right.
Originally posted by RadioRoy View PostI agree completely. I think that people see high dollar, incorrect "restorations" and think that if it was high dollar, it must be correct.
Originally posted by RadioRoy View PostThis has been going on for at least 30 years or so. I bet that only a small percentage of restorations have the window correct, while the vast majority have the window like this.
Originally posted by RadioRoy View PostAnd all you have to do is look in the shop manual or the owners manual. They both picture the rear window.
Marksigpic
S2Deluxe = (5H - C3).
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Originally posted by thunderations View PostWhy do they put the back windows in like that? If you're paying to have a top put on, pay a couple bucks more and do it right.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Original top did not have a separate panel for the window. Those tops are aftermarket style made for a large plastic window. They then have a canvas panel made to replace the window and have the original window placed into the middle of it.
I have found that in most cases, having a custom made, correct top with a full rear panel is only about $500 more then using a ready-made top and it will fit better. If $500 or even a thousand is too much to spend to do it right, or if you fail to research what is correct, how good is the rest of the restoration? If originality doesn't matter, why not just use the plastic window that will zip out?
Originally posted by 52-fan View PostI guess because they are ignorant like me. What is wrong in the pictures? I have never had a convertible.sigpic1966 Daytona (The First One)
1950 Champion Convertible
1950 Champion 4Dr
1955 President 2 Dr Hardtop
1957 Thunderbird
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Our '51 now wears its 4th top. Tops no. 2 & 3 had zip out panels because those replacements were so readily available from JCWhitney et al, and the wide plastic window improved rear visibility for a year or so. The zip-out rear panels were seldom down because they were such a pain to zip/unzip. The original glass window just looks 'right' with the overall design of the car.
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