[Spridgets] Drilling holes in a Bugeye

[Bob Spruck]

Kirk:

Once I find a set of frames, I plan to fabricate replacement Plexiglas 
panels, the felts that the plexi slides on in the tracks and most likely 
the rubber that surrounds the whole thing. One problem is that the 
Healey hardtop uses a side curtain that is about 2" taller than the side 
curtain for the BMC hardtop and standard soft top. Therefore, a BMC side 
curtain replacement rubber kit won't have enough rubber to accommodate 
the added circumference that the Healey hardtop side curtain needs. So, 
I plan to find some suitable rubber and make my own.

Any body already solve this problem?

Bob

On 4/20/2015 7:06 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
> 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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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