Re: Latest on my project
TEdlund (TEdlund(at)aol.com)
Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:34:04 EST
>paul.heuer(at)dsto.defence.gov.au,Internet writes:
>>I also have oversize holes for the lift-the-dot studs on the B-pillar. I
>>bought some studs that have a proper thread and nut on them, instead of
>>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
>>back of the mounting hole (I must say that I have other priorities so I
>>gave up pretty quickly).
>
>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.
>Where did you get your threaded studs from?
>
>Christopher
I know it can be done. I have threaded studs w/ nuts at the B-pillar.
However, I did not install them. I used to have the loose 'self taper' style
until one day when I picked up the car from Smitty's for some other repair
work. He said "and I fixed those loose studs for you too." I don't know how
he installed the nuts but they are there.
Terry Edlund
San Diego, CA