Tazio Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I'm looking for a solution for fixing my Clams to the front headlamp/wing bracket, how are yours fitted?CheersAlan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Mine, as fitted by Caterham in 1985, had a thick foam strip on the bracket (draught sealer?) and a 1/4" bolt through the wing and bracket. The bolt looked like a standard galvanized gutter bolt, including the square nut underneath. I will be replacing that with a stainless mushroom headed Allen bolt and nylock plus possibly rubber of plastic washer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Blyth Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 As above, 1980 Sprint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Mine, an 84 car had a bonded in fixing under the wing either side of the wingstay, and were held on by a small strap under the bracket by two screws per side, these have failed. I had a BDR with the domehead solution, and have ordered some, though i was wondering if anyone had adopted a solution using something like Big Heads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A7 OOH Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Mine is a later model (94) live axle and the intermediate stay is not fitted. The front headlight bracket gives the wing its only fixing point and it appears to be very secure with no flexing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 The outboard end of my wing stay (1982 car) is attached through the GRP moulding with a 1/4 inch screw, and Nyloc nut, between these there is a 3/16 inch rubber packing. don't over tighten this as the wing will crack. i Also used large diameter washers under the screw head to spread the load, no problem so far. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 Thanks guys, appreciate all the inputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecular--Bob Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Bighead do fixings with studs, would they work for you if they were bonded to the wing?https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264804195758?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=264804195758&targetid=1279902197899&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1007064&poi=&campaignid=12689626702&mkgroupid=124353408922&rlsatarget=pla-1279902197899&abcId=9300529&merchantid=110844740&gclid=CjwKCAjwwqaGBhBKEiwAMk-FtLj3n0pBB76dJV7CYP28QJA_0ue4fm363MDK983pjHOnSnLW5De6phoCFSAQAvD_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooty Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Alan,Domehead roofing bolt with a rubber washer between grp clam and bracket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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