Mark Endicott wrote:
>
> Today I removed the old hood (top) that is in need of replacing. All
> of the parts look fine except that my question regarding the
> originality of my top have been answered. I don't know how many have
> been on this car but the header rail is full of pop rivet parts and
> pieces. It sounds like a baby rattle when I shake it. It looks like
> I may have to live with the pieces as they will not shake out through
> the other holes. I am considering using a hole saw to cut a 3/4 hole
> somewhere in the rail to get this crap out. Any other suggestions
> before I cut away?
> --
> Mark
> 1970 Midget
> Nashville, Tennessee
>
> http://members.home.net/mendicott/midget.html
Mark,
I remember an old tech tip.
Buy a can of that insulation that has a spray tip. Squirt it into the
hole with the applicator tip and then let it expand inside and capture
those little rivet scraps as it hardens. You will only need a little bit
as most of that stuff expands like crazy.
Alan
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