In a message dated 12/19/2004 8:38:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
sumton@sbcglobal.net writes:
3. We found a very rusty pair of metal tubes in a bag on the bottom of the
trunk. I now see they are some kind of supports for the tonneau (which was
included, as was the cover for the top when it is down). Does anyone
actually use these? Should I get a replacement.....
Hi,
Those are your supports for the tonneau cover. There are two "ovulated"
slots one at the rear of each door opening those two "metal tubes" should
slide
one into the other and you'll have two rectangular brackets one on each end of
the tubes. Those rectangular brackets will slide into the slots at the back
of each door opening giving the tonneau cover a support that runs across the
width of the cockpit. My cat likes to sleep nestled in the naugahyde cove
that is formed between the tube support & the rear edge of the tonneau where
it
attach's to the MG's body. You can strip those down and spray them with a
rustproof paint nothing fancy mine are painted a primer gray color and are
fine.
Cheers!
Albert Escalante Owner 1978 MGB
The Central Coast British Car Club (CA)
Ventura, CA (info: www.ccbcc.org)
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