[Healeys] Fender Refitting Question

[Rich C]

The tapped steel plate is about 1" x 3" and therefore will pull the inner 
flange tightly closed against the body, spreading the load evenly and 
keeping the flange flat. This is a critical and more difficult area to 
obtain a nice closed seam, and the plate will allow that to happen.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>
To: <healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 10:59 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question


>I am installing my fenders for an alignment check before painting.   Why is
> there a tapped plate used at the top of each rear fender rather than a 
> j-clip
> and screw
> like the other holes.     My original tapped plate was extremely corroded 
> and
> I really don't see a serious need to use a plate as opposed to a j-clip 
> and
> screw
> or even a screw and nut.
>
> What was the reason for these tapped plates?
>
> Mark
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