[Healeys] BN1 retainer clips

[robert westcott]

HI Rich,

Thank you so much for sending the picture.  I made some out of  
aluminum and was going to polish them but they seemed a tad thick.  I  
also need to know a width across one side or the distance between the  
center of the mounting holes.  I know the front bar has the holes in  
there because I saw them when the top was off.  The upholsterer didn't  
mark them so I am probing to try and find them without punching  
through the new top.  I did ride up to Vancouver without the clips and  
everything stayed in place even at 75 +. I used some tie wire to keep  
the hood clamps closed as I have heard of them letting go.  We scooted  
between rain drops and made it without any problems.  Left the top up  
for the show, it was the first time for this but the weather was iffy.  
We took a 3rd behind 2 new restorations and I was pleased.  Heavy rain  
last night and this morning on the ride back but it cleared after  
lunch.  We are home safe and sound and I am just clearing out my  
mailbox.


Best regards,

Rob

On May 21, 2010, at 6:43 PM, Rich C wrote:

> Hi Rob,
>
> There are 3 of these triangular chromed retainers across the header  
> bar. They are each held in place by 2 slotted countersunk oval head  
> chromed wood screws and a small rubber buffer button is fitted so as  
> not to scratch the chrome of the windscreen frame.
> Two of these are visible in this picture taken of a late BN2
>
> Rich