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Old 07-27-2023, 06:27 PM   #1
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Default 32 cabriolet sub rails

Will repro 32 roadster sub rails work in a 32 cabriolet.?? As I don’t believe anyone makes cabriolet sub rails.
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Old 07-27-2023, 07:30 PM   #2
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Default Re: 32 cabriolet sub rails

I recommend 5w rails from United Pacific. I use the rear [trunk area forward] flat pan from a 5w in my cabriolet. The seat is a narrowed 4dr item. Others will answer. Newc
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Old 07-28-2023, 10:08 AM   #3
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I agree with Newc on the 5 window rails.
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Old 07-29-2023, 03:34 PM   #4
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Default Re: 32 cabriolet sub rails

5W doors are 26 1/2” roadster doors are 24 1/2” cabriolet doors are 27 1/2 . Don’t know if this affects the subrail or not at the B pillar . But will probably go with Newc suggestion , what ever we get we will just have to make fit. you can see why we want to replace the sub rails , 1/4” plate and tacked together parts with great gobs of filler and or silicone sealer . The brown stuff is from me sandblasting the hideous away.
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Old 07-29-2023, 04:33 PM   #5
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Default Re: 32 cabriolet sub rails

I agree with Newc. The 5 window sub rails will work fine. Any good metal man can make the 1 inch adjustment in the sub rails to compensate for the added length of the cabriolet doors and fit the B pillar to the sub rail. You'll probably need 2 door sill plates because of the added length. cut to fit.
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Old 07-29-2023, 06:13 PM   #6
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Repro sill plates are available in the tudor sedan flavor... only need to be cut.
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Old 07-29-2023, 06:47 PM   #7
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Default Re: 32 cabriolet sub rails

Bob Drake currently has 32 sedan stainless sill plates in stock for 46.99.
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