STUD FASTENER TOP COMMAND CAR WITH NUT
Soft Top Command Car Screw Stud with Nut
Screw Stud for Lift-the-Dot Fastener
Screw stud with integrated nut for fitting lift-the-dot fasteners to Dodge Command Car soft tops. These directional fasteners were used to secure the canvas top to the top bows and body. Manufactured to original specifications.
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Material Brass, nickel-plated |
Fastening type Screw stud with nut |
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Application Soft top fastener |
Function Lift-the-Dot system |
Features
- Screw stud with integrated nut
- For lift-the-dot fastener system
- Directional locking (opens from one side only)
- Brass construction, nickel-plated
- Original specification for canvas soft top
★ Essential component for the correct fitting of a canvas soft top to WWII specifications. The lift-the-dot system was standard on Command Car soft tops and provided reliable, directional locking that was highly resistant to wind and vibration.
Installation notes
The screw stud is screwed through the canvas into the body or top frame. The nut ensures secure fastening. The lift-the-dot socket (not included) clicks onto this stud and locks on three sides — to be opened by pulling upwards on the marked side.
Historical context
Lift-the-Dot fasteners were the standard system for securing canvas soft tops on Dodge WC Command Cars during WWII. This directional system was more robust than ordinary press studs and provided reliable closure under demanding conditions.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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