There is an alternate tonneau fastener available that locks on and is
released by pulling up on a little spring loaded button. I've had good luck
with them so far on the pillar. If anyone is interested, I can email an
article from our club's newsletter. It's a Word 97 document.
In a message dated 8/4/00 12:10:59 AM !!!First Boot!!!, hobbes@senet.com.au
writes:
> My 76 B has pillar studs and all they do is provide me with harmless
> amusement trying to do them up. They certainly don't seem to have any
useful
> purpose as far as supporting the tonneau goes and have usually popped off
> again by the time I get back to the car.
>
Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336
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