Date:         Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:03:42 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 85 vanagon roof repair - fiberglass and the holes
Comments: To: Mark Carrig <stratmanx@yahoo.com>
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I may be misunderstanding the issue but....

Can the lock mechanism and or lock plate be aligned to compensate? Or....

Is there enough play in the rear hinge plates to allow same?

Neil.

On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 8:02 AM, Mark Carrig <stratmanx@yahoo.com> wrote:



> The issue I'm having is the bolt holes he drilled for attaching the lift
> mechinism appear to be 1/2" off from where they should be. This was noticed
> when trying to close and lock the top and it wouldnt do it.
>
> So I removed the bolts, and closed the top and lined up the brackets and
> it appears I'll need to drill new holes 1/2" from where these are now.
>
> I know this will weaken and rip thru so should I add two meal plates, one
> onto of the roof, the other inside with the proper bolt holes in, to
> sandwich the fiberglass top after I drill these new holes ?  Will that work
> properly ?
>
> Bringing it back to the shop for him to "Correct" this is out of the
> question.
>
> Thanks !
>



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Neil n

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