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To: morgans@autox.team.net
Subject: fitting wings
From: Mrgn914@cs.com
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2001 09:29:57 EST
Fitting wings is not that difficult of job, not rocket science.  Remember 
this is basically a 1930's auto, assuming you know what end of a screwdriver 
to use.

What is the state of the car now?  Front valences on?  Bonnet on? Cowel on?  
The wing should be clamped to the valence under the radiator cowel and tucked 
under the body along the sill.  Some trimming maybe needed along the front 
edge of this part so that the wings slide under the body.  The bonnet should 
close with some gap between the wing and bonnet edge.  Don't cut, drill, or 
bend anything till you establish an overall fit up of the complete assembly.  
They will not fall right into place.  By gradually tightening up the mounting 
screws on the valences, sills and bottom of rear wings, they will gradually 
pull into place.
I don't know what state your car is in now, so it is difficult to be really 
specific about fit up.  Remember do not cut or drill holes till  you 
establish a general fit up.  The hole you drill for the wing lamp to the 
brace should be the last you drill, and put some rubber between the bracket 
and the wing so that the bracket does not contact the wing at all.

Cheers, S. Stierman 69 +8

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