I installed that 4th twistie - the one tucked way in there - by
rubberbanding a small wrench to my fingertip. It was effortless. The bolt
stayed put and centered. That trick could work even better if you magnetized
the wrench first.
Wrenches on fingertips - imagine the possibilities!
Greg
SRL31100494
Roadstering since '75
On 2/14/08 9:00 PM, "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net> wrote:
> That works. Here's another way.
>
> I just put a dab of silicone sealant on my fingertip and stuck the nut and
> lockwasher in it. Then I pressed my fingertip up against the hole and
> screwed the postie (that's the technical term for it) into it. Worked like
> Loktite.
>
> BTW, you'll usually hear them referred to as "posties" and "twisties." I
> have no idea what the real names are. ;-)
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+gsglasgow=comcast.net@autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces+gsglasgow=comcast.net@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Oliver
> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1:01 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] snaplets
>
>
> not sure what they are called - the things that the convertible top or
> tonneau snaps onto.
>
> anyway, i'm no expert or big mechanic, but last weekend i had to put those
> in. three out of four on each side are easy, but that fourth one caused me
> to stop and think. this is my own little way of solving that problem.
>
> i've documented the process on my website (www.ranteer.com/davescars/datsun)
> if you click on the update link in beginning it will jump right to it.
>
> here are the direct links. i hope it helps at least one other person!
>
> http://www.ranteer.com/davescars/datsun/DSCN2234.JPG
>
> http://www.ranteer.com/davescars/datsun/DSCN2234.JPG
>
> http://www.ranteer.com/davescars/datsun/DSCN2227.JPG
>
> http://www.ranteer.com/davescars/datsun/DSCN2228.JPG
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