RE: [DMCForum] roof support.. was: Tampa tech session

["Jack Stiefel" <jackstiefel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you use the correct screws and the right number of them the fix should
hold up.  If you drilled out some big ass holes and put in sheet metal
screws I would fear the end result.  These were pretty small holes, and were
self tapping type of screws (4 of them across)

Jack Stiefel
www.fmtimemachine.com
Direct listen link: www.live365.com/stations/radiocape
 
-----Original Message-----
From: timnagin [mailto:timnagin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 6:15 PM
To: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [DMCForum] roof support.. was: Tampa tech session


My concern with using screws would be what they bite into.  The fiberglass
in that area is not that thick, and the foam inside won't hold anything.
Let me know if you would like to see a cross section of this area as I have
recently sliced and diced one to repair my car.

Greg




-----Original Message-----
From: Jack Stiefel [mailto:jackstiefel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 5:47 PM
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Subject: RE: [DMCForum] roof support.. was: Tampa tech session



I will let him describe it in detail, but basically you remove the t-panel,
torsion bars, and louvers.  Then you pry down the top of the car and drill
out some small holes.  Last you put in screws to hold everything in place.
We did Samuels car and it made a big enough difference.

Jack Stiefel
www.fmtimemachine.com
Direct listen link: www.live365.com/stations/radiocape

-----Original Message-----
From: timnagin [mailto:timnagin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 5:28 PM
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Subject: [DMCForum] roof support.. was: Tampa tech session


What exactly is Walter's procedure?  I recently saw a car with, I think,
four small pop-rivets across the top of the rear piece.  They didn't really
look large enough to do anything.

Another owner and I were discussing drilling all the way through the rear
support, through the fiberglass underbody, and install bolts.  I know about
the interference issues with the T-panel and headliner.  Mine isn't lifting
right now, and has tons of resin all over the place, but I am considering
doing this while I am in there.

What do you think?

Greg



-----Original Message-----
From: Jack Stiefel [mailto:jackstiefel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 8:34 AM
To: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [DMCForum] Re: Tampa tech session



I have a non working drivers side window and I believe I need the top of
the t-panel lowered and screwed down per Walters directions.  I am not
sure if those little projects can be done in conjunction with other
projects.

Jack





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