-- [ From: Bob Nogueira * EMC.Ver #3.1a ] --
David
I have always trimmed the top to fit, bent the 1/2 round to fit, trip the
bottom and then drilled the holes. I have found that using Drip Check ( a 3
M product ) between the 1/2 round and body keeps the rear panel from
rusting under the 1/2 round. ( I also paint the panel under the 1/2 round
),
I have always filled the screw holes with bondo and painted them.
Tapering the edges of the hole and insuring that they do not have sharp
corners will prevent the "popping" of the screw heads. I do however also
like them polished
Bob Nogueira
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> Date: Monday, 29-Mar-99 10:33 AM
>
> From: David & Pat \ Internet: (pdburket@intrepid.net)
> To: MORGANS \ Internet: (morgans@autox.team.net)
>
> Subject: alloy strlps on back panel
>
> Fellow Morganeers,
>
> Once again I come before you seeking your advice and wisdom. First let me
> thank you for your response regarding past request regarding mounting the
> windscreen and wings. My problem today concerns mounting the two alloy
strips
> on the rear deck of me '60 plus 4.
>
> I am pondering the best approach that should be taken in attaching these
strips
> without overdue working of strips that may damage the finish of said
strips.
> 1. Should I fit the strips from the bottom up? - then trim the top
edge?
> 2. Should mounting holes be pre-drilled?
> 3. What is commonly the approximate distance between each drill hole?
> 4. I have already attached the rear deck. On the old wheel arch,
I've
> noted that there are large
> screws attaching the wood body frame that supports the back panel.
> Could these screw heads present a problem when locating screw
holes
> in each alloy strip.
>
> I appreciate any insight you might share on the subject.
>
> Thanks,
>
> David
>
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