[Spridgets] Drilling holes in a Bugeye

[Linda Grunthaner]

Hi Bob,
Did you get your answer? I think you need to put tape on the top side and
use a drill punch prior to drilling. Lets let the group confirm before you
try it. What do you think of that tonneau cover from that guy?
Lin

62 Sprite Deep Pink from California


On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 10:01 PM, Bob Spruck via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

>  As I start to work on items on my long punch list on my new Bugeye, I am
> at the point of needing the phenomenal insight, experience, and helpfulness
> exhibited by members of this List. So, this is the first of what will
> probably be a lot of questions. My main concern is to not screw up and do
> something that I think will work, if you all know that it won't and have a
> better way. Here goes.
>
> The car came with a Healey hardtop and a set of side curtains. The Healey
> hardtop is about 2" taller than the BMC one. The Healey top requires
> bespoke side curtains while the standard side curtains fit the standard
> soft top and the BMC hardtop. My plan was to install a tonneau for the good
> seven months of weather here in GA and then use the hardtop and side
> curtains for the winter and not get a soft top and frame. Now I go to plan
> "B". If I can't find a set of Healey side curtains I may have to go to a
> frame and soft top for the winter. Anybody have any input on acquiring side
> curtains for a Healey hardtop?
>
> Anyway, I bought a Robbins tonneau (the long variety) from Bugeyeguy.com.
> Now I need to install the four Tenax  fasteners and the two twist fasteners
> on the rear deck. What is the best way to drill the holes without chipping
> or scratching my beautiful Speedwell Blue paint job? Is there any place
> that has the location dimensions for the holes or does it not matter as
> long as they line up with the holes I will put in the tonneau?. Once I
> decide the locations should I mark them on and then drill through masking
> tape? Center punch lightly? Drill a small hole and then enlarge it? Any
> other considerations or tips?
>
> All opinions are greatly appreciated.
>
> Bob Spruck
> Sharpsburg, GA
>
> '67 Midget vintage racer
> '72 Midget still awaiting its second restoration
> '61 (?) Bugeye restored, needing minor attention
> 6+ parts cars in my MG hospice
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