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Re: dzus fasteners for bonnet

To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: dzus fasteners for bonnet
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:28:52 -0500
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"Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu> wrote:
> Has anyone else out there with a forward tilting bonnet on their bugeye used
> Dzus fasteners to hold down the bonnet?  Do they work out well?
...
> Better (easier) suggestions?

Which doe you want, better or easier?

Not easier, but in keeping with the period...
Are you good with a welder? I like the look of the
hold down clamps on the Triumph Spitfire.  Visible,
yes, but they mount somewhat flush with the body.

http://www.canleyclassics.com/catalog.asp?category=200208032125413385780837
See items 95 and 96.

You can even put a lock on them:
http://www.canleyclassics.com/infodatabase.asp?topic=bonnetlocks

HTH,
Kent






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