Pan Am Alum. Sliders 40 yrs old

Handy Person from Marco Island, FL

May 6, 2012 12:39 pm

Bought a roll of 9/32 x 1/8 (58-004). To wide and I can't tell which depth makes tight fit with 1/8 to skimpy.
I see to possibile choices..58-158 or 58-050. Any Advice

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Paul from SWISCO

May 7, 2012 10:13 am

Thanks for posting! What were the dimensions of your original wool pile? If you have no original pile to measure, what is the width of the slot?

Handy Person from Ref# 14905

May 7, 2012 11:47 am

What I measure with my machinest ruler is the slot is 1/4 inch wide (my bought roll is 9/32) Just a
1/32" too wide. The pile in most spots is down to the webbing base...but there is a back of the window webbing that is crushed but possibly 1/4" ?
Any advice is appreciated Kevin

Paul from SWISCO

May 7, 2012 1:10 pm

58-158 might be a good fit, as the base measures 7/32", just light of 1/4". It's hard to say for sure without knowing the original height, however.

Handy Person from Marco Island, FL

May 7, 2012 3:40 pm

Your advise sounds good,This will definetely help
I am ordering the 58-158 today. Thank you, Kevin D