Re: TR3 Side curtains

[George Richardson <gprtech@ix.netcom.com>]

Mark Walker wrote:
> 
> George,
> 
> Be sure and use a nylon thread (like upholsterer's use) instead of cotton
> (like a seamtress would use).   Cotton rots pretty quickly when exposed to
> the cycle of sun, rain, and wind.    Nylon doesn't.
> 
> Mark

The originals don't use nylon. Although I had considered it, I decided
to use a heavy stranded polyester thread instead. It looks like the
original, even though it's weather resistant and much stronger.

George Richardson
'57 TR3, TS15559L
(getting ready to paint)