Re: Latest on my project

Christopher Albers (Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu)
Mon, 30 Mar 1998 13:53:58 -0800

I solved my problem. Roger suggested I go to OSH and find a tool that inserts threads into holes. I found a tool made by Stanley (Thread Insert) that was just what I was looking for ($15). The machined tonneau studs are 8-24, but the hole necessary for the thread insert was larger than I wanted so I drilled out the 6-24 insert and tapped 8-24 threads into it and inserted it in the hole. Works perfectly and is almost flush with the bodywork.

Christopher TEdlund(at)aol.com,Internet writes: >>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

>From: TEdlund <TEdlund(at)aol.com>
>Subject: Re: Latest on my project
>Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:34:04 EST