[Spits] size of shear bolts used in '78 Spitfire steering column lock/ignition switch

2007-06-26 Thread Harve Thorn
Can anyone tell me the size of the shear bolts used in the '78 Spitfire steering column lock/ignition switch? Is there a reference somewhere that has various nut/bolt sizes? Many tks. Harve NASS #79 ___ Spitfires mailing list Spitfires@autox.team.net

[Spits] Spitfire hardtop tie bar mountings needed

2007-09-18 Thread Harve Thorn
help! Harve Thorn NASS #79 ___ Spitfires mailing list Spitfires@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires

[Spits] help on mounting 1500 hardtop needed

2007-09-25 Thread Harve Thorn
on the rear deck. I have the seals that are noted in the various catalogs. I have read that different people have done different things to protect this area - everything from thicker seals to using the c shaped chrome door edge guard molding to trim the bottom edge. Suggestions? Many thanks!! Harve Harve

[Spits] need nicecigarette ligher handle for my spit

2007-09-27 Thread Harve Thorn
Greetings... I need a nicely painted handle for the cigarette lighter in my '78 Spitfire. The one that I have now has a barely visible painted cig on it. I would like to have one that looks better. Or, does anyone know what to repaint it with? Tks all Harve

[Spits] size of hardtop mounting bolts?

2007-11-10 Thread Harve Thorn
Can anyone tell me (or tell me where to find) the actual size of the two bolts that pass through the windscreen and screw into the captured nuts in the hardtop? I would guess that they are about 2 inches long and maybe 5/16 UNF but I need to know for certain. Many tks.. Harve NASS #79

[Spits] Help with hardtop!! Please!!!

2007-11-10 Thread Harve Thorn
Okay ... I give!! It is my first time to try to put the factory hardtop on. I have fought with this thing for the last week. I have the right bolts all around. I cannot get the @#^ windscreen bolts started when the hardtop is in place. Off of the car, yes.. I can - not a problem. The

[Spits] hardtop for spitfire - DONE

2007-11-17 Thread Harve Thorn
measured that I realized how out of straight the entire thing was!!! Wow!! Anyway... thanks again to those that made suggestions. I appreciate the time you took to help me. If I ever get it 100% I will let you know. And, as always, any other suggestions or tips are most welcome!! harve thorn