David A Templeton wrote:
> I have a 74 Spitfire and want to put the hard top on. I managed to get 4 out
>of 6 lined up, but I could not get the 2 in the headliner to lineup/thread in.
> The threads are good and I really don't want to x-thread them. Any tricks to
>doing this?
>
> David A. Templeton
> mailto:davidt@opentext.com
David
I made two studs about 3-1/2" lg. which I
thread into the nuts before putting the top
in place. After the top is in position remove the studs
and replace with the proper bolts.
Seems to help to keep the floating nuts in line.
Hope this helps
Chris Taylor
75 Spitfire
Burlington, Ontario
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