Englishmaninwales Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 Dear All I have obtained a new tonneau with fittings kit plus tool and instructions. Before I proceed to make a dog's breakfast of the fitting, any hints or advice or warnings will be gratefully received! Thanks Malcolm Hickey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 Good luck. One of the most irritating things to fit! Consolation is that it seems to work very well even if it does not end up looking as tight as a drum. Best tip is to get it wet and allow it to shrink slightly then fit it on a reasonably warm day as the size changes a lot depending on temperature. Too cold and it sags later on a hot day. I presume you've the fitting instructions. Do not forget the old adage-measure twice so you only drill once! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buda Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 librally cover the area to be drilled with masking tape and leave it on untill youve done the rivits (around the popper anyway) this should save you marking the paint (if you have any) - obviously take it off in the popper area cos you wont be able to after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted May 19, 2003 Author Share Posted May 19, 2003 Thanks for the advice. I rather suspected this isn't going to be easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 Don't panic. It is an easy job. Just take your time and you'll be fine. Work from the centre outwards. Do watch out for the steel chassis strut behind the alloy skin on the front lowermost poppers; you need a good drill and a steady hand. I was concerned that the alloy might squeeze in and dent when I riveted it but actually it is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Grundy Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 toatally agree with Julian, take your time, make sure the tonneau is warm and use plenty of masking tape. Another useful tip. Put a very small grommet down the drill bit so it buts against the chuck. If the drill does go through the skin quicker than you anticipated its not going to gouge great lumps out of your paintwork. If only I'd heeded that advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted May 20, 2003 Author Share Posted May 20, 2003 Thanks for the advice. Hopefully completed this coming weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smegnoguk Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Let us know how you get on. I am keen to fit one myself. You will be able to publish the definitive guide! Who's looking at the Ferrari? Nobody, that's who! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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