[Healeys] under dash insulation pad

[Patrick Yoas]

Tom,
I received my Jule Frame and it required me to put in my own "captive nuts".
After tossing around a few ideas I came up with the following solution:
I purchased 10/32 T-nuts and flattened their barbs. I drilled the holes and
the drill size I used allowed for a very tight fit. It was tight enough that I
didn't need to have someone assist me in installing them. I did this for the
insulation panels I installed because it gave me a near flat profile so I
wouldn't have bumps under the carpet. I plan to silicone seal the T-nuts to
insure water tightness. I have pictures but can't post them on this forum so
let me know if you would like to see the results?
Patrick
'67 BJ8-Metallic Golden Beige/Red
 

Perry,
Thanks for the warning. I'll attend to the hole sizes. I noticed the captive
nuts when the old tar paper came out.

Somewhat related question -- might it be possible to clean up already
painted metal and use something like JB Weld (carefully) to affix captive
nuts where ones were left off after replacing sheet metal? I have new foot
wells that the fabrication person forgot to weld nuts for the asbestos
insulation to. Or should I weld and repaint?

Tom