Curtains for 67 Overlander

[stonerock]

We just purchased a 67 overlander 3 days ago. You can imagine how excited we are. I sew so I am going to try and to the curtains. I need Help! It has nothing at all on any of the windows. We have tracks with plastic holders (Hope the Picture is attached here) (I'm new at this) The tracks are above the windows ant the bottom it looks like rod holder for a round rod. Can anyone tell me what type of curtains were in it and how they attached. Rods, Hooks etc. Glad to be part of the group. Ann

[till]

The bottom is not a rod, but a piece of elastic rope. There are eyelets for the rope to go through to keep the bottom of the curtans in place. I can post a photo tonight if need be. Hooks at the top.

[eljay]

Welcome Ann!

Tedd please post the picture! Inquiring minds and all...

[till]

OK, here are a few shots.
Top, bottom and the elastic cord. Make that elasatic cord, bottom and top.

If you have any question please ask.

[silver 67]

Yaaaaayyy..... I finally see a picture of something that I can understand. Thanks, Tedd.

[Creampuff]

The original elastic cord I believe had electrical 'eyelet' connectors on each end that hook to the wall fitting ( in Till's top picture).

[stonerock]

We found one of these plastic snaps/clips which fits into the upper plastic guides, any idea if they are original or were they replacements for the pins.
I can't belive what I thought was rod holders only uses elasatic cord/string.
Are you sure??
Did the original drapes have pinch pleats.
Fell so dum.

Ann

[eljay]

The original drapes are pinch pleated. I thought there were rod holders, too, so the elastic comes as a surprise to me. I've never seen your type clips before. How do they work exactly? Tedd thanks for the great photos!

[stonerock]

I guess I need to slow down and thank all of you for your response.
I have a zillion questions. You All are a bunch of great folks.
Thanks again.
Ann

[Creampuff]

Originally Posted by stonerock

We found one of these plastic snaps/clips which fits into the upper plastic guides, any idea if they are original or were they replacements for the pins.
I can't belive what I thought was rod holders only uses elasatic cord/string.
Are you sure??
Did the original drapes have pinch pleats.

Yes originals had pinch pleats. That clip is not familiar .I'll try to get a picture of what I have found in both my '67's for you. I''ve also found the elastic in both trailers one of which had all original upholstery with A/S tags.

[silver 67]

That little snap doodle looks just like what we used at Kmart to attach edges and dividers to shelves. Once it's snapped together, it's extemely difficult to remove. Are you sure the previous owners didn't adapt something that was available to hold up the curtains?

Gee... if that works.... I still have connections at Kmart.... hmmmmm

[TomW]

Originally Posted by till

OK, here are a few shots...

I know that my '67 Overlander had the original curtains, fasteners, and glides. They looked exactly like Tedd's pictures.

Tom

[Creampuff]

Originally Posted by Creampuff

.I'll try to get a picture of what I have found in both my '67's for you. .

Ann:
Just read your initial post with the picture. Those are the orig. slide tabs.Just sew pinch pleats with hooks and you're there!

[eljay]

Anyone have a picture of the elastic cord and the end? Any idea of the diameter?

[till]

I'll see if I can get a shot and measurment tonight. Just back from a weekend with the teenagers....

I need a nap!!!

[till]

OK, so I blew it. Had homework to do with the boy last night,will try again tonight since he is turning in the project today. Sorry for the inconvienance.