> >the 'self tapper' style thread of the originals. HOWEVER - I haven't
> >been able to find a way inside the panel in order to get the nut to the
> Did you try to access that area from behind the panel that covers the
> wheel well? There is a hole there where the drain hose from the
> convertable hinge area goes to the wheel well. I think I'm going to
> try that next. I'm just pissed 'cuz I just put all that upholstery in.
Aha, I didn't know there was a panel there. Thanks for the tip. Now all I have to do is to stretch my tonneau so it doesn't destroy the new studs!
> Where did you get your threaded studs from?
>
A supplier of seals and trimming parts for cars. The guy had a stall at
a swap meet. Lift-the-dots are used on all sorts of cars, so they should
be readily available at motor trimmers. I'm in Australia, so the name of
the supplier won't be much use to you :-)
Cheers, Paul.