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My felt kept binding so I pulled it all out . . . the car runs great
though!
On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 6:27 PM, Bob Spruck <raspruck@gmail.com> wrote:
> Kirk:
>
> Once I find a set of frames, I plan to fabricate replacement Plexiglas
> panels, the felts that the plexi slides on in the tracks and most likely
> the rubber that surrounds the whole thing. One problem is that the Healey
> hardtop uses a side curtain that is about 2" taller than the side curtain
> for the BMC hardtop and standard soft top. Therefore, a BMC side curtain
> replacement rubber kit won't have enough rubber to accommodate the added
> circumference that the Healey hardtop side curtain needs. So, I plan to
> find some suitable rubber and make my own.
>
> Any body already solve this problem?
>
> Bob
>
> On 4/20/2015 7:06 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
>
> Side curtains.
>
> At the price Moss is asking for them I rebuilt mine with plexiglass from
> a plexiglass shop. It was easy to cut the shape and install. I think from
> Tap Plastics who have a brick and mortar in my area.
>
> I was also able to get a slight tint . . very slight.
>
> Kirk
>
> On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 at 8:37 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi Bob,
>> Did you get your answer? I think you need to put tape on the top side and
>> use a drill punch prior to drilling. Lets let the group confirm before you
>> try it. What do you think of that tonneau cover from that guy?
>> Lin
>>
>> 62 Sprite Deep Pink from California
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 10:01 PM, Bob Spruck via Spridgets <
>> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>> As I start to work on items on my long punch list on my new Bugeye, I
>>> am at the point of needing the phenomenal insight, experience, and
>>> helpfulness exhibited by members of this List. So, this is the first of
>>> what will probably be a lot of questions. My main concern is to not screw
>>> up and do something that I think will work, if you all know that it won't
>>> and have a better way. Here goes.
>>>
>>> The car came with a Healey hardtop and a set of side curtains. The
>>> Healey hardtop is about 2" taller than the BMC one. The Healey top requires
>>> bespoke side curtains while the standard side curtains fit the standard
>>> soft top and the BMC hardtop. My plan was to install a tonneau for the good
>>> seven months of weather here in GA and then use the hardtop and side
>>> curtains for the winter and not get a soft top and frame. Now I go to plan
>>> "B". If I can't find a set of Healey side curtains I may have to go to a
>>> frame and soft top for the winter. Anybody have any input on acquiring side
>>> curtains for a Healey hardtop?
>>>
>>> Anyway, I bought a Robbins tonneau (the long variety) from
>>> Bugeyeguy.com. Now I need to install the four Tenax fasteners and the two
>>> twist fasteners on the rear deck. What is the best way to drill the holes
>>> without chipping or scratching my beautiful Speedwell Blue paint job? Is
>>> there any place that has the location dimensions for the holes or does it
>>> not matter as long as they line up with the holes I will put in the
>>> tonneau?. Once I decide the locations should I mark them on and then drill
>>> through masking tape? Center punch lightly? Drill a small hole and then
>>> enlarge it? Any other considerations or tips?
>>>
>>> All opinions are greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> Bob Spruck
>>> Sharpsburg, GA
>>>
>>> '67 Midget vintage racer
>>> '72 Midget still awaiting its second restoration
>>> '61 (?) Bugeye restored, needing minor attention
>>> 6+ parts cars in my MG hospice
>>>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">My felt kept binding so I pulled it all out . . . the car =
runs great though! =C2=A0</div><div class=3D"gmail_extra"><br><div class=3D=
"gmail_quote">On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 6:27 PM, Bob Spruck <span dir=3D"ltr"=
><<a href=3D"mailto:raspruck@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank">raspruck@gmail=
.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"ma=
rgin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<div bgcolor=3D"#FFFFFF" text=3D"#000000">
<font size=3D"+1"><font face=3D"Arial">Kirk:<br>
<br>
Once I find a set of frames, I plan to fabricate replacement
Plexiglas panels, the felts that the plexi slides on in the
tracks and most likely the rubber that surrounds the whole
thing. One problem is that the Healey hardtop uses a side
curtain that is about 2" taller than the side curtain for the
BMC hardtop and standard soft top. Therefore, a BMC side curtain
replacement rubber kit won't have enough rubber to accommodate
the added circumference that the Healey hardtop side curtain
needs. So, I plan to find some suitable rubber and make my own.<br>
<br>
Any body already solve this problem?<span class=3D"HOEnZb"><font co=
lor=3D"#888888"><br>
<br>
Bob<br>
</font></span></font></font><div><div class=3D"h5"><br>
<div>On 4/20/2015 7:06 PM, Kirk Hargreaves
wrote:<br>
</div>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">
<div dir=3D"ltr">Side curtains. =C2=A0
<div><br>
</div>
<div>At the price Moss is asking for them I rebuilt mine with
plexiglass from a plexiglass shop.=C2=A0 It was easy to cut the
shape and install.=C2=A0 I think from Tap Plastics who have a bri=
ck
and mortar in my area. =C2=A0
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I was also able to get a slight tint =C2=A0. . very slight.=
=C2=A0</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Kirk=C2=A0</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_extra"><br>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 at 8:37 AM, Linda
Grunthaner via Spridgets <span dir=3D"ltr"><<a href=3D"mailto:=
spridgets@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">spridgets@autox.team.net</a>>=
;</span>
wrote:<br>
<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;bord=
er-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div dir=3D"ltr">Hi Bob,
<div>Did you get your answer? I think you need to put tape
on the top side and use a drill punch prior to drilling.
Lets let the group confirm before you try it. What do
you think of that tonneau cover from that guy?=C2=A0</div>
<div>Lin</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>62 Sprite Deep Pink from California</div>
<div><br>
</div>
</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_extra"><br>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">
<div>
<div>On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 10:01 PM, Bob
Spruck via Spridgets <span dir=3D"ltr"><<a href=3D"m=
ailto:spridgets@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">spridgets@autox.team.net<=
/a>></span>
wrote:<br>
</div>
</div>
<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8e=
x;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div>
<div>
<div bgcolor=3D"#FFFFFF" text=3D"#000000"> <font size=
=3D"+1"><font face=3D"Arial">As I start to
work on items on my long punch list on my
new Bugeye, I am at the point of needing the
phenomenal insight, experience, and
helpfulness exhibited by members of this
List. So, this is the first of what will
probably be a lot of questions. My main
concern is to not screw up and do something
that I think will work, if you all know that
it won't and have a better way. Here goes.<=
br>
<br>
The car came with a Healey hardtop and a set
of side curtains. The Healey hardtop is
about 2" taller than the BMC one. The Heal=
ey
top requires bespoke side curtains while the
standard side curtains fit the standard soft
top and the BMC hardtop. My plan was to
install a tonneau for the good seven months
of weather here in GA and then use the
hardtop and side curtains for the winter and
not get a soft top and frame. Now I go to
plan "B". If I can't find a set o=
f Healey
side curtains I may have to go to a frame
and soft top for the winter. Anybody have
any input on acquiring side curtains for a
Healey hardtop?<br>
<br>
Anyway, I bought a Robbins tonneau (the long
variety) from Bugeyeguy.com. Now I need to
install the four Tenax=C2=A0 fasteners and the
two twist fasteners on the rear deck. What
is the best way to drill the holes without
chipping or scratching my beautiful
Speedwell Blue paint job? Is there any place
that has the location dimensions for the
holes or does it not matter as long as they
line up with the holes I will put in the
tonneau?. Once I decide the locations should
I mark them on and then drill through
masking tape? Center punch lightly? Drill a
small hole and then enlarge it? Any other
considerations or tips?<br>
<br>
All opinions are greatly appreciated.<br>
<br>
Bob Spruck<br>
Sharpsburg, GA<br>
<br>
'67 Midget vintage racer<br>
'72 Midget still awaiting its second
restoration<br>
'61 (?) Bugeye restored, needing minor
attention<br>
6+ parts cars in my MG hospice <br>
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