ClassicCar

As far as I know, there isn't a supplier for this. Check with your local upholsterer and see if they have something. Several Hudnuts I know of still need this piece.

Also, check Restoration Specialties (google them on-line) and see if they have something that will work. If you find a good source, please share with the rest of us.

Just for your information, I emailed Dennis Carpenter requesting stainless steel bead rerquired for dash and received below message.





"We do not have the parts you need



You may want to try www.restorationspecialties.com"





I may installed item I picked up from a upholstery supply store that looks similar to stainless steel bead, but not same durabilty; it's clear plastic pipping offered in gold or silver with insert of almost same width of original Hudson installled.



Please advise, if you would like pictures.



Ray

bartibog1 wrote:

ray would like some pictures

i went through the dennis carpenter on line catolog's and found in the 32 to 47 car catolog the following

48-16070 ss bead fender welt looks like the same stuff have not contacted them yet. its on page 78 of there catollog comes in 8' lenghts

do u have there e mail address

thanks steve

Below is address I emailed and eceived immediate quoted answer, if they offer I buy and use instead the what I presently have, please let me know if you have any luck?



info@dennis-carpenter.com <info@dennis-carpenter.com>

bartibog1 wrote:

received reply from dennis carpender they have 4816070 ss in stock

steve

Hi Steve does it look like or similar to Hudson stainless steel bead?



Ray

Aren't the stainless beads attached to window felts used in car windows the same size used on the Hudson dashes????

Reference bead picture offered in gold & silver, almost finished with my Buick and will start to complete next week. I am just waiting for delivery of American Racing Wheels and install new set of tires, install hood and button up required balance of restoration...I have restored white ssteeing wheel that I'll be using, not pink one in picture. Yesterday I had VIN # inspected and finally received rergistration & plates...



Reference dash/bead from my upholstery shop, my concern for almost identical look of stainless is item pipping/bead is made from vinyl and in Vegas hot sun, may discolor in time; I can always use sun shades or dash cover, but would prefer to find proper stainless steel?



Ray

Thanks, Ray. Sent you a PM.