Subject: [Tigers] Odd Bolt in Soft Tops - Alpines and Tigers- normally very rusty

From: Dan Richardson <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:42:32 -0500

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Pictured is a bolt that is hardly, if ever mentioned that plays an
important part in our Sunbeam Soft Tops, every time the top is raised or
lowered.
I noticed for the first time a few days ago how easily the drain trap
I noticed for the first time a few days ago how easily the drain trap under
the bronze bracket for the soft top hinge can become plugged causing water
to fill up and submerge the "bolt". My Blue Boy was not in such bad shape
back in 2008 when undergoing restoration.

But several of the parts to the tops I have for my other Alpines are in
very bad condition. A friend (David H) called me asking for some
replacement bolts about a week ago. We discussed the rusty condition and
their causes. That is when I searched for and found some of my parts were
in need of replacement.

I was in  the shop (CenterLine Eng) today with Larry watching him make a
bolt for me. That is when I read the POST Mark Davis made asking about a
source.

My search a few day ago turned up ZERO, so here goes..........I should add
that if anyone out there is interested in doing this fabrication, please do
so quickly. The first on next week CLEng will be activated.

Repeat! If you are interested in purchasing a pair or more please let me
know ASAP.

Thanks,

I am having replacement bolts made to duplicate the "originals". Tentative
sell price be around $18 to $20 a pair. The more made, the lesser the
price. I have asked for 50 pairs. If interested please let me know ASAP. I
will be confirming the quantity for order this coming week.

Thanks for posting this for me,

Dan Richardson
[email-masked]

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if" size=3D"4">Pictured is a bolt that is hardly, if ever mentioned that pl=
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few days ago how easily the drain trap under the bronze bracket for the sof=
t top hinge can become plugged causing water to fill up and submerge the &q=
uot;bolt&quot;. My Blue Boy was not in such bad shape back in 2008 when und=
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erif;font-size:14.6667px">But several of the parts to the tops I have for m=
y other Alpines are in very bad condition. A friend (David H) called me ask=
ing for some replacement bolts about a week ago. We discussed the rusty con=
dition and their causes. That is when I searched for and found some of my p=
arts were in need of replacement.</span><br style=3D"font-family:Georgia,&q=
uot;Times New Roman&quot;,Times,serif;font-size:14.6667px"><br style=3D"fon=
t-family:Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,Times,serif;font-size:14.6667p=
x"><span style=3D"font-family:Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,Times,ser=
if;font-size:14.6667px">I was in=C2=A0 the shop (CenterLine Eng) today with=
 Larry watching him make a bolt for me. That is when I read the POST Mark D=
avis made asking about a source.</span><br style=3D"font-family:Georgia,&qu=
ot;Times New Roman&quot;,Times,serif;font-size:14.6667px"><br style=3D"font=
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"><span style=3D"font-family:Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,Times,seri=
f;font-size:14.6667px">My search a few day ago turned up ZERO, so here goes=
..........I should add that if anyone out there is interested in doing this=
 fabrication, please do so quickly. The first on next week CLEng will be ac=
tivated.</span><br style=3D"font-family:Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;=
,Times,serif;font-size:14.6667px"><br style=3D"font-family:Georgia,&quot;Ti=
mes New Roman&quot;,Times,serif;font-size:14.6667px"><span style=3D"font-fa=
mily:Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,Times,serif;font-size:14.6667px">R=
epeat! If you are interested in purchasing a pair or more please let me kno=
w ASAP.</span><br style=3D"font-family:Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,=
Times,serif;font-size:14.6667px"><br style=3D"font-family:Georgia,&quot;Tim=
es New Roman&quot;,Times,serif;font-size:14.6667px"><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,Times,serif;font-size:14.6667px">Th=
anks,</span><br style=3D"font-family:Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,Ti=
mes,serif;font-size:14.6667px"><br style=3D"font-family:Georgia,&quot;Times=
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y:Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,Times,serif;font-size:14.6667px">I am=
 having replacement bolts made to duplicate the &quot;originals&quot;. Tent=
ative sell price be around $18 to $20 a pair. The more made, the lesser the=
 price. I have asked for 50 pairs. If interested please let me know ASAP. I=
 will be confirming the quantity for order this coming week.</span></font><=
br></div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-family:&quot;trebuchet =
ms&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:large"><font color=3D"#0000ff" style=3D"backg=
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or:rgb(238,238,238)"><span style=3D"font-family:Georgia,&quot;Times New Rom=
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