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Karl Wescott · 06-21-2021, 10:15 AM

I have a customer looking for top snaps for his 1942 convertible. Does anyone know of a supplier?

Sorry for the poor quality of the photo... customer supplied it.

paul2748 · 06-21-2021, 08:00 PM

You might try Restoration Specialties in PA 814-467-9842

Also Hirsch Automotive Products 800-828-2061. They sell tops and top material, don't know if they have small parts.

jimTN · 06-22-2021, 07:11 AM

I believe there are some special break away snaps at the rear on both sides of the 46-8 tops. Without them the top rips in that area when put down.

fortyonerag · 06-22-2021, 08:16 AM

My 41 'vert has two types of snaps. Happy to provide pics if it's of any help

supereal · 06-22-2021, 01:12 PM

Any good trim shop that installs convertible tops should have the snaps. Be sure to get the tool to set the snaps. Don't rely on the "self releasing" snaps. They are not reliable! Don't ask me how I know! We used to get convertible top parts from LeBaron/Bonney, but they are gone. I have a sign on the inside of the header of my car to remind me to release all snaps before lowering the top.

rotorwrench · 06-22-2021, 01:13 PM

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It looks sort of like a Tenax fastener but a better photo would be needed. The Loxx type fasteners are also similar. Side curtain push snaps may also be related but the fit into body sockets like on the Model A open cars. There are a multitude of twist lok type fasteners but they are mostly used in aviation applications.

06-21-2021, 08:00 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,981	Re: 1942-48 Convertible top snap supplier? You might try Restoration Specialties in PA 814-467-9842 Also Hirsch Automotive Products 800-828-2061. They sell tops and top material, don't know if they have small parts. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

06-22-2021, 07:11 AM	#3
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: 1942-48 Convertible top snap supplier? I believe there are some special break away snaps at the rear on both sides of the 46-8 tops. Without them the top rips in that area when put down.

06-22-2021, 08:16 AM	#4
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 540	Re: 1942-48 Convertible top snap supplier? My 41 'vert has two types of snaps. Happy to provide pics if it's of any help

06-22-2021, 01:12 PM	#5
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: 1942-48 Convertible top snap supplier? Any good trim shop that installs convertible tops should have the snaps. Be sure to get the tool to set the snaps. Don't rely on the "self releasing" snaps. They are not reliable! Don't ask me how I know! We used to get convertible top parts from LeBaron/Bonney, but they are gone. I have a sign on the inside of the header of my car to remind me to release all snaps before lowering the top.

06-22-2021, 01:13 PM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: 1942-48 Convertible top snap supplier? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It looks sort of like a Tenax fastener but a better photo would be needed. The Loxx type fasteners are also similar. Side curtain push snaps may also be related but the fit into body sockets like on the Model A open cars. There are a multitude of twist lok type fasteners but they are mostly used in aviation applications.