Agreed. It takes a little bit of fettling but it's not that hard. You
just need a bit of time and logic.
Peter
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> From: Bkitterer@aol.com
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: dual line brakes
> Date: Monday, 8 November 1999 18:12
>
> Bob,
>
> We converted our bugeye to a 1967 dual MC. Briefly we use the new MC and
> peddle box assembly. The newer unit is shorter and wider than the older
> units. However the new unit only needs an opening that is about 1/4 to
3/8
> of an inch wider than what is already in the car. What we did was make
an
> adapter plate (1/16" aluminum) that has the length of the original
opening
> (same length as the blank plate on the passenger side) and the width of
the
> newer unit. Remove both MC and peddle assemblies. With a little playing
> around you can figure out where the peddle box needs to be with respect
to
> the adapter plate. With the two parts clamped together reach through the
> peddle box opening and mark the adapter plate. Cut this area out of the
> adapter plate and drill holes to match those on the car for mounting the
old
> unit. Put the adapter plate on the car and mark the car for the
additional
> opening and remove only that area. You will need to drill some holes for
> mounting the new peddle box, these will go through the adapter plate as
well
> as the foot well. Make some cork gaskets to go between each of the parts
and
> put it all together.
>
> Bob and Annice
> 1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Sprite Mk III (Trevor) in progress
>
>
> In a message dated 11/8/99 2:08:34 AM, BCAH@aol.com writes:
>
> << How are people going about converting to a dual line brake system in
their
> Spridgets? Installing a later model factory pedal assembly and MC or
going
> to some kind of after market unit? It looks as if the later Spridget
unit
> will need some cutting to get it in. Any "kits" out there? Bob
> Chamberlain-------------- >>
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