We call them window straps. As mentioned, they are intended to keep the rear window from blowing out. On a typical SCCA racer there would also be "clips" on the windshield for the same reason. A 360 degree spin at speed will blow out a windshield pretty easily.
To be authentic they need to attach to the body work. It looks like the one's on Dirk's car attach to the window trim. The ones I have fabricated have been made from 1" wide 0.125" aluminum.
Dirk's car caught my attention - very nice. My '69 Vintage Race project will be Fathom Green also.
Tom
Last edited by Tom Fuehrer; 11-29-2010 at 08:54 AM.
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