22-12-2020, 01:26 PM
Regarding windows rattling, I think that Austin addressed this problem. On my SWB RL saloon the top rail of the window lining incorporates a detail which stops the window rattling and pushes the glass outwards against the felt lined channel when closed.
On the inside angle of the rebate of the timber there is a length of rubber tubing about 1/4" diameter ( similar to that you would find in the Chemistry lab at school). The leathercloth or fabric covering goes over this. As the glass reaches the top of its travel, the top edge is gently pushed out by the cushioned corner of the rebate. I suspect that when cars have been restored this detail might have been overlooked. Similarly there is a length of cloth covered piping between the door frame top and the window top rail. I think there was also a small valance of cloth above the door to prevent a draught, this was fitted between the edge of the head-lining and the decorative braid used to hide the tacks. These little details make the difference, I think a saloon needs to be comfortable!
On the inside angle of the rebate of the timber there is a length of rubber tubing about 1/4" diameter ( similar to that you would find in the Chemistry lab at school). The leathercloth or fabric covering goes over this. As the glass reaches the top of its travel, the top edge is gently pushed out by the cushioned corner of the rebate. I suspect that when cars have been restored this detail might have been overlooked. Similarly there is a length of cloth covered piping between the door frame top and the window top rail. I think there was also a small valance of cloth above the door to prevent a draught, this was fitted between the edge of the head-lining and the decorative braid used to hide the tacks. These little details make the difference, I think a saloon needs to be comfortable!