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Re: "lift the dot" fasteners....

To: Cliff Pike <cpike@cpass.net>
Subject: Re: "lift the dot" fasteners....
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 09:46:31 -0400 ()
Cc: Triumphs List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
On Fri, 6 Aug 1999, Cliff Pike wrote:

> Hello listers,
> The new tonneau for my early Spitfire came with "lift the dot" fasteners
> that have a spring clip arrangement inside, which my old ones did not
> have. My question is, how do I orient these fasteners when installing
> them, does the spring go toward the front or toward the rear of the new
> top?

I suggest finding a kit at a hardware store to install the original-style
"eyelets" or having an upholstery shop do it for you. They are much easier
to deal with, in my opinion, than "Lift the Dot" fasteners. But if you go
with the LtD's, I suggest pointing them towards the sides of the car.

--Andy

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