Hi, Mark!
I had rivet tails inside my header rail also. I drilled a 3/8" hole in
one end of the rail, and this was big enough that all the junk could be
shaken or pulled out through the hole. Instead of using more rivets to
install the seal channel, I used self-tapping screws.
Actually, you could leave all the stuff inside. Apparently, you never knew
it was there before removing the top and rail, and I didn't, either.
Another technique would be to shake the debris down into one end, then
inject some expanding foam into the nearest screw hole to trap it.
Steve Byers
Havelock, NC USA
'73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE"
"It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool
than to speak, and remove all doubt" -- Mark Twain
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> From: Mark Endicott <endicott@nashville.com>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Hood Header Rail?
> Date: Sunday, January 17, 1999 2:55 PM
>
> Today I removed the old hood (top) that is in need of replacing. All
> of the parts look fine except that my question regarding the
> originality of my top have been answered. I don't know how many have
> been on this car but the header rail is full of pop rivet parts and
> pieces. It sounds like a baby rattle when I shake it. It looks like
> I may have to live with the pieces as they will not shake out through
> the other holes. I am considering using a hole saw to cut a 3/4 hole
> somewhere in the rail to get this crap out. Any other suggestions
> before I cut away?
> --
> Mark
> 1970 Midget
> Nashville, Tennessee
>
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