[Spridgets] Drilling holes in a Bugeye

[Kirk Hargreaves]

Side curtains.

At the price Moss is asking for them I rebuilt mine with plexiglass from a
plexiglass shop.  It was easy to cut the shape and install.  I think from
Tap Plastics who have a brick and mortar in my area.

I was also able to get a slight tint  . . very slight.

Kirk

On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 at 8:37 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hi Bob,
> Did you get your answer? I think you need to put tape on the top side and
> use a drill punch prior to drilling. Lets let the group confirm before you
> try it. What do you think of that tonneau cover from that guy?
> Lin
>
> 62 Sprite Deep Pink from California
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 10:01 PM, Bob Spruck via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>>  As I start to work on items on my long punch list on my new Bugeye, I
>> am at the point of needing the phenomenal insight, experience, and
>> helpfulness exhibited by members of this List. So, this is the first of
>> what will probably be a lot of questions. My main concern is to not screw
>> up and do something that I think will work, if you all know that it won't
>> and have a better way. Here goes.
>>
>> The car came with a Healey hardtop and a set of side curtains. The Healey
>> hardtop is about 2" taller than the BMC one. The Healey top requires
>> bespoke side curtains while the standard side curtains fit the standard
>> soft top and the BMC hardtop. My plan was to install a tonneau for the good
>> seven months of weather here in GA and then use the hardtop and side
>> curtains for the winter and not get a soft top and frame. Now I go to plan
>> "B". If I can't find a set of Healey side curtains I may have to go to a
>> frame and soft top for the winter. Anybody have any input on acquiring side
>> curtains for a Healey hardtop?
>>
>> Anyway, I bought a Robbins tonneau (the long variety) from Bugeyeguy.com.
>> Now I need to install the four Tenax  fasteners and the two twist fasteners
>> on the rear deck. What is the best way to drill the holes without chipping
>> or scratching my beautiful Speedwell Blue paint job? Is there any place
>> that has the location dimensions for the holes or does it not matter as
>> long as they line up with the holes I will put in the tonneau?. Once I
>> decide the locations should I mark them on and then drill through masking
>> tape? Center punch lightly? Drill a small hole and then enlarge it? Any
>> other considerations or tips?
>>
>> All opinions are greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Bob Spruck
>> Sharpsburg, GA
>>
>> '67 Midget vintage racer
>> '72 Midget still awaiting its second restoration
>> '61 (?) Bugeye restored, needing minor attention
>> 6+ parts cars in my MG hospice
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