If I remember correctly my '63 used pop rivets. The car was unrestored
when I picked it up.
Dan Walters
'63 Sprite
'74 Midget
'75 BMW 2002
Brick NJ
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From owner-spridgets at autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Clarici
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 4:47 PM
To: LDS
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net; Spridgets Digest
Subject: Re: Turnbuckles by door
LDS wrote:
> Interesting question for those in the "know". The "dot" turnbuckles
> by the door, are yours popriveted or put on with small screws?
They were pop riveted on any original car I disassembled.
But I use 6/32s with nylocs on reassembly because the pop rivets loosen
up and the turn buckle starts to wiggle and marr the paint. Mine ain't
concours though, just practical.
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