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Re: Transmission cover - ABS or Original?

To: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>
Subject: Re: Transmission cover - ABS or Original?
From: "Bradley D. Richardson" <brichard@us.oracle.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 07:24:23 -0600
I replaced my falling apart fiberboard with the abs.  The new one
doesn't come with sound deadening material, but I was able to use the
material on the fiberboard one.  I used a staple gun to attach it, and
then pliers to bend over the staple ends.  It fit quite good.

The abs thing was different though, I had to drill new holes at the end
of the tunnel where it connects to the firewall, the original holes on
the abs didn't line up.

All in all though, I'm happier with the abs, as opposed to glorified
cardboard.  Wouldn't have replaced it though, just to replace it.

Brad

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Jeff McNeal wrote:
> 
> As I have my interior completely gutted at present, I'm wondering if it
> makes any sense to invest in one of the new ABS transmission covers verses
> the fiberboard original.  The original seems to be in fairly soild shape.
> It's my understanding that the ABS does not come with the sound deadening
> material that's under my stock cover.  Is it relatively easy to remove the
> material from the stock cover without destroying it?  Any suggestions for
> how to securely attach it to the ABS?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> Jeff in San Diego
> '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
> www.ohms.com/spitfire/spitfire.shtml

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