Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Roof rack and Deflector installation

[Ed Veneck <edveneck@xxxxxxxxx>]

Can't help you with the the chrome Strips but the
screw for the luggage rack are held on with a Rivet
Nut.  Here is a link to Eastwood showing them, but I'm
sure you can find them cheaper locally. 
http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/search/searchresultsmain.jsp?affiliate=1&fresh=1&searchType=advanced&RS=1&keyword=rivet,nut

Ed
--- Bill Larkie <bldfw@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I pulled out the two side windows on my 72 Gremlin
> leaving only the windshield to be removed before
> hauling the shell off to the paintshop.  
> 
> Before I do that, however, I want to drill holes for
> the roof rack and the the air deflector so that the
> freshly drilled exposed metal is sealed with primer
> and paint.  The roof rack came with four chrome
> luggage strips that are held onto the roof with
> plastic clips that go through the sheet metal. 
> They're almost like a pop rivet.  Has anyone
> installed
> these strips before using the same clips?  If so,
> what
> was your resourse for that?
> 
> Also, the factory luggage rack bolt holes are a
> larger
> are the grommet type with a metal sleeve.  Anyone
> resintalled those types, and if so, where did you
> get
> them?  Is there an alternative?
> 
> Regarding the air deflector, how close to the rear
> sheetmetal is that supposed to be installed?  I
> noticed on the underside of the deflector at the
> outer
> tips, there is a soft rubber bumper type insert
> suggesting it's supposed to be in close contact with
> the painted sheetmetal.  Anyone have any thoughts on
> that?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Bill
> Dallas, TX
> '72 Gremlin
> '72 Olds Custom Cruiser Wagon (newly restored)
> '71 Mark III
> '70 Cadillac Convertible
> 
>  
> 
> 
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