I concur with Herb (not ganging up on you Frank, we are humbled by your
expertise! :) )
On page 25 of Horler's book, "Original Sprite & Midget", the caption beneath
the picutre reads, "The hood (top) frame .......in the stowed position in the
lower location boxes beneath the matting. ...."
These boxes were simple metal items that screw into the heel-board with
self-tapping screws. The top screw also attached a rubber buffer, as Herb
stated, to help prevent rattling. I had to bore a hole in the Hardura mat with
a cork borer (borrowed from the Chem Dept.) so the hood frame would fit in the
boxes.
Regards,
Dave
59 :()
Herb_Goede@amsinc.com wrote:
> Frank,
>
> Shields down. This is not meant to be a flame.
>
> But, I think that you might be incorrect on the top stowage brackets issue.
> First, although originally the bugeye floors had rubber mats, I don't
> think that the area where the brackets mount was covered by rubber. There
> was a mat made out of something called Hardura. (If not I spent much too
> much for the stuff.) Second the Hardura was put down with snaps over the
> brackets. You stick the hood frame through a 3/4" hole in the Hardura and
> into the stowage bracket. There was also a rubber bumper that was meant to
> keep it from rattling. I think that was screwed through the Hardura. It
> was primitive and inconsistent. But what can you say, it's British.
>
> Herb
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