Chris
Not a lot of info from the list.
I have tried to research this area when restoring my L2. Pictures from the
period are very few, it appears that hoods were an evil rather than a
comfort thing.
I rather suspect that they varied in appearance depending on who put the
body together and also that the fit would be rather not-perfect in cases.
I found out that the rear window was rectangular not D shaped on J2 and L2s,
don't know about Fs. My informant has had his J2 since 1957 and he replaced
the original hood with a new made to the same spec then.
Contact me off list if you want me to take some photos.
All the best
Sven
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Nowlan, Chris
Skickat: den 29 juli 2006 21:24
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Dmne: J2, F2, L2 Hood Specs?
Guys,
Since the weather here in New Hampshire seems far less
predictable than California, I guess it time to get serious out getting
a hood made. Does anyone out there have any accurate specs on these
hoods? I do have some excellent info and full size tracings of the side
curtains thanks to Rod Ptak and have the frames but really could use
accurate specs on the rear window and dimensions on the hood straps
which would establish position of the top frame. I realize that the
rear window is D-shaped and have a few period photos in my collection of
pubs. but nothing really decent from the rear.
Is the PA-PB two seater rear window the same?
Does anyone have a source for a truly vintage style hood
material in dark red? Hartz Stayfast Acrylic hood material is available
in red but I would prefer something in 100% cotton to insure that it
fads like crazy and leaks as it should!
Cheers,
Chris
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