Hi Folks,
Have a hardware question on roll up window Spridgets. We would like to
re-polish and anodize or chrome (as is appropriate) the windshield frame and
fittings as well as the wind wing frames and haradware on our Mk III. However
there are numerous parts that are riveted on these frames. While we can get
the rivets out the queston is what rivets to use to put them back togather?
For a number of the parts it looks like "Pop-Rivets" would leave excess
material in groves that take the glass seals.
All help is appreciated.
For those interested here is an update on the project. Everything is now out
of the trailer and has been inventoried. Have tried the wide Rostyle rims
and tires but with just the empty bucket can not tell if they are going to
work. Have checked the fit of the wings, grill shroud, bonnet and boot lid.
The 5-speed tranny and adapter are on the way. We are still wrestling with
the color. All of the local paint experts say we have to at least scuff all
of the finished surfaces in order to reprime for another color. Think that
is an almost impossible task on the inside and in the engine compartment. Do
not want to blast the car to bare metal which would also remove all of the
joint sealant and undercoat. Am wondering if I can sand blast, with low
prssure, the surface just enough to give it some tooth with out going all the
way to bare metal. One thing is for sure, there are a lot more little parts
to the Mk III than the Bugeye.
TIA
Bob and Annice
1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Sprite Mk III (Trevor) in progress
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