Armacord trunk installation in BJ8 Part 3
The rear most piece will fit under all 3 rear diagonal struts and curve
from
just under the rear bootlid hoop down to tuck under the fuel tank. It must
cover over the rear licence lamp wiring and grommet. It must also be
notched
for clearance to go either side of the fuel tank hold down straps and a
small notch must be cut to clear the base of the centre bootlid latch
strut.
I usually fit this entire piece dry at first. I roll the entire piece with
jute side out and feed it under the middle strut until it sits evenly
centred. Then I unroll it and work it into place along the top edge, mark
and cut the necessary notches, mak sure everything will lie smootly and
evenly, and only then introduce glue to the flat open panel areas. It only
need enough glued surface so it will stay put. The left and right ends are
bound, and they will sit over the left and right bottom pieces you've
already fitted. Finally, locate and pop holes through the weld nuts under
the floor and fasten the spare tire chromed loop and leather strap to the
trunk floor, bringing the leather strap ends out sufficiently to be able to
adjust for fastening later.
Now the largest piece is fitted, and that is the fully bound main fuel
tank/floor cover. This lies with the front edge just nicely butting against
the front bulkhead. The rear left corner is cut and sewn so it will fit
over
the left bumper mount bar and strut, and tuck down to allow access to the
lower left stowage area. The right edge should just cover the fuel tank and
stop short of the battery when fitted. The back edge will need to be folded
and tucked down vertically to the bottom of the trunk floor.
The last piece to fit will be the black hardboard panel that covers the
filler neck area. Carefully fold the panel into shape along the fold lines.
Two #6 chromed phillips trim screws with cup washers will fasten the narrow
front edge through the bulkhead armacord and into the steel bulkhead.
You'll need to locate these holes from the axle side and poke an awl
through
to establish the positions. Lastly, fit four #6 trim screws with cup
washers
along the filler neck bulkhead vertical edge panel.
Please note, I've sent all this to John Sims, so maybe he'll post this all
together (parts 1 thru 3) with the pictures so all can see.
Rich Chrysler
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