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@sbcglobal.net>
To: <healeys@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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