Re: hood corner question

Posted by Bill on September 10, 1998 at 21:40:59

In Reply to: Re: hood corner question
posted by Marco on September 10, 1998 at 12:15:26

: The leather was originally much stiffer than today's upholstery leathers and couldn't be turned inside out.The stitching was very close to the edge (1/16" max).I believe the the short sides of the triangle were 2" before slightly radiusing the 45 degree corners.
Thank you for all your help.Believe it or not, the answer was in my barn.I took out my Tudor today to get it ready for the New England MOdel A meet, and happen to look at the hood.It has the leather corners you describe, exactly.The car is unrestored, and the corners are probably original.I was amazed at how close to the edge they stitched the seam.I got some repros for the roadster pickup, but I think I will make some from leather.
Thanks again.