I've tried both ways, doesn't seem to make any difference. There just
isn't enough clearance - I'll look again, but I don't think its bent -
there are different part numbers for pre-71 rails, but I think these are
for the cars built with the MK2 style dashes - but obviously *something* is
different - just can't figure out what -
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>Barry,
> Are you trying to mount the rail
>on top of the brackets or hang the bar from under
>the brackets? The later will give you a bit more clearance.
>Also take a look at the bracket next tot he tunnel.
>I've seen MANY of these brackets 'bent' by people pulling
>trannies out.
>
>'71-80 rails should all be the same... but I'm not sure about pre-71
>rails.
>
>Paul Tegler
>ptegler@cablespeed.com
>www.teglerizer.com
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Barry Schwartz" <bschwart@pacbell.net>
>To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 5:29 PM
>Subject: MK3 Parcel shelf mounting problem
>
>
>> Has anybody encountered any problems installing new parcel shelves,
>> specifically the drivers side on a MK3 Spitfire? When attempting to
>> install the padded rail that supports the drivers side parcel shelf I
>found
>> that the ignition switch mounting bolts and bracketry interferes with the
>> bar. And its not by a small amount but about a half an inch. Now these
>> are for a MK4/1500 (new replacement parts) but the dash is (or appears)
>the
>> same, that is it's the later MK3 dash with the speedo and tach in front of
>> the driver. I can't see any real difference but there must be one since I
>> can't install the lower bar without bending it significantly. Am I
>missing
>> something?? the steering mounts, brackets, and ignition switch are
>> identical to my MK4 - including the twin tubular bracket that mounts to
>the
>> bolts on the steering column mount to stiffen it. Anyway, I thought I
>> would throw this out to see if anybody had a similar problem and how it
>was
>> resolved (if it was) -
>> Barry Schwartz (San Diego)
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