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- Tue Oct 31, 2017 1:32 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Installation of short chrome beading
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13020

Re: Installation of short chrome beading
Removing the headlamps and sugar scoops is a lot of work just to install/replace these short pieces of chrome beading. I've found it much easier (though not easy) to simply remove the motif bar which allows one to reach through the openings on either side to bend out the brass beading fasteners unde...
- Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:29 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Boot floor cover plate over rear axle
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7093

Re: Boot floor cover plate over rear axle
I think this is the item you were looking for:
http://www.welshent.com/product_info.ph ... 79_189_194
OR
http://www.sngbarratt.com/PartSearchRes ... no=BD18492
Cheers,
Henry S
http://www.welshent.com/product_info.ph ... 79_189_194
OR
http://www.sngbarratt.com/PartSearchRes ... no=BD18492
Cheers,
Henry S
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 5:41 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: brilliant replacement for blind aka "pop" rivets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4994

Re: brilliant replacement for blind aka "pop" rivets
Here is the link: http://rivetsonline.com/rivets-en/drive-rivets/aluminum-drive-rivets/1-8-aluminum-drive-rivets-en.html These rivets do not have the same clamping force as pop rivets, but they have a bit. Probably work best when parts are nearly flush. I found that, even with spacer nuts on a bent ...
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:43 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: brilliant replacement for blind aka "pop" rivets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4994

brilliant replacement for blind aka "pop" rivets
The usual tricks for installing pop rivets in tight spaces weren't enough when it came to the drain shrouds on the doors of my '66 E-type coupe. So, I did a deep search on the internet and discovered something called "drive rivets." Am I the last person on earth to know about these? Package arrived ...


