On Nov 9, 2004, at 1:09 PM, David Woerpel wrote:
> Lester,
>
> The "U" shaped upper bracket is upside down so the curve is up and the
> open side down. The long leg attaches to the car with a single bolt.
> The short leg attaches to the bumperette.
Ok, there's one problem solved..
> The bottom "J" shaped bracket has two holes in the long leg that
> attach through the bottom of the trunk (boot); the curved part has a
> single hole that matches up with the bumperette.
..got that part fine..
>
> There is a single (for each side) buttress, inside the trunk. It too
> is somewhat "J" shaped. More of a triangle of sheet steel with a
> flanged edge. The long edge has 2 captive nuts that match the holes
> in the lower bracket, the curved edge has a single captive nut for the
> upper bracket.
..and therein lies the rub, it would appear that I have *almost* the
right buttress. Mine lines up fine in the trunk BUT the hole where the
upper bracket should meet is fully 1/2" below where the hole is through
the body. I am now of the opinion that I have the wrong buttresses for
a bugeye. What other spridgets used the buttresses?
>
> Hope this helps. Let me know if you want pictures and I will send
> them to you off list.
Thanks, this helps a lot!
Lester
>
> Dave
> 59 :{)
> 59 MGA 1500
>
> Lester Ewing wrote:
>
>> Morning all,
>>
>> as the '59 nears completion I have run into another problem to
>> whit:
>>
>> There is a "U" bracket that hold the top of the rear bumper to the
>> body
>>
>> The "U" bracket is not symmetrical
>>
>> The "U" bracket if installed with the longer end toward the car lines
>> up with a hole in the body
>>
>> Inside the trunk is a buttress for the bumper
>>
>> The buttress has holes that bolt to the floor and a hole for a bumper
>> bolt to go through
>>
>> The hole in the body and the hole in the buttress do NOT line up.
>>
>> Questions:
>>
>> Are there more than one buttress? ie. could I have the wrong
>> buttress for the car? If so, anyone have the right size?
>>
>> Which way is the "U" bracket supposed to be mounted? Long or
>> short side to the car?
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Lester
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