Last update: 08/28/1999

From: David Burkette
To: MORGANS

Subject: alloy strlps on back panel

Fellow Morganeers,

My problem today concerns mounting the two alloy strips on the rear deck of my '60 plus 4.

I am pondering the best approach that should be taken in attaching these strips without overdue working of strips that may damage the finish of said strips.

• 1. Should I fit the strips from the bottom up? - then trim the top edge?
• 2. Should mounting holes be pre-drilled?
• 3. What is commonly the approximate distance between each drill hole?
• 4. I have already attached the rear deck. On the old wheel arch, I've noted that there are large screws attaching the wood body frame that supports the back panel. Could these screw heads present a problem when locating screw holes in each alloy strip.

Thanks,

David

David
I have always trimmed the top to fit, bent the 1/2 round to fit, trip the bottom and then drilled the holes. I have found that using Drip Check (a 3M product) between the 1/2 round and body keeps the rear panel from rusting under the 1/2 round. ( I also paint the panel under the 1/2 round), I have always filled the screw holes with bondo and painted them. Tapering the edges of the hole and insuring that they do not have sharp corners will prevent the "popping" of the screw heads.

I do however also like them polished. (ED. I also like them polished - it really makes the rear deck stand out. When I had mine polished, I use stainless steel pan head wood screws to hold them down.)

Bob Nogueira