Mine is attached by nails. A pic of the toolbox in my father's old '51
shows the same thing.
If I had to reinstall it I'd probably use contact cement to secure it before
I started nailing, and a nail set so the head didn't stick up above the
rubber.
~Scott
52 TD
74 1/2 BGT
On 12/13/05, Bill Snyder <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> Can anyone on the list tell me how to properly attach the rubber strip
> that goes accross the cowl wood on TD's to cushion the bonnet? Does it
> simply glue on with trim adhesive, or is some type of screw or brad used
> to attach it?
>
> I have still not resolved the issue with my ignition light staying on,
> partly because it has been so cold that I haven't been able to open the
> basement door to ventilate it when I crank the TD. My wife complains
> mightily when I make the entire house smell of exhaust, but I like it
> better than her aroma candles! I did completely disassemble the control
> box as far as reasonably possible to clean everything, especially the
> point contacts. I am hopeful that this might resolve the issue, but I am
> prepared to replace the box or have Bob Jeffers make it solid state if
> necessary.
>
> Thanks again in advance for your advice.
>
> Bill Snyder
> '53 TD
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