Home page
SPONSOR AD SPONSOR AD

Topic: Ten dollar screwdriver

in Forum: C3 Body


Ten dollar screwdriver

Posted: 4/15/07 5:02pm Message 21 of 26
Former Member
Send PM
Joined: 1/4/2007
Posts: 475
On second thought............
 
We could short-n everything up and just call it the....B.S. Club.



SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)

Ten dollar screwdriver

Posted: 4/15/07 5:44pm Message 22 of 26
Former Member
Send PM
HARROD, OH - USA
Joined: 7/25/2003
Posts: 335
Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.
O.K. everyone. Here are the instructions that I got from Mid America when I bought the tool and the springs. I replaced both sides at the same time.

The spring has a short end and a long end. It as you may already know is in the shape of a backward S. The short end is to be installed so that it is on the top and is toward the front side of the car and the long end is at the bottom and toward the back side of the car.

Step 1. Hold the spring with the short Loop toward the top.
     2. Drop the free end of the spring through the hole in the top of the hinge.
     3. Pull rearward on the bottom of the spring with the installation tool until the spring snaps into the slot in the bottom edge of the hinge.
     4. Put tension on the installation tool AWAY From THE ROLLERS and drive the spring UPWARD.
     5. Lubricate all moving parts.

You will also need a small hammer to drive the bottom of the spring into place while holding the pressure on the bottom of the upperward hook of the spring.

Now, for the tool lengths and bends.
The handle itself is 4" Long.
From the end of the handle to the bend the steel shaft is 5".
The length of the of the tool from the bend to the tip is 2 and 3/4".
The angle of the bend is 45 degrees and then just 1/4" from the very end it is bent back the opposite direction to a 30 degree angle. That little bend at the end is important for gaining just a bit more leverage against the spring so you can get it to line up with the slot in the bottom of the hinge.
The diameter of the tool is 5/16".
The very end is flattened like a flat blade screw driver.

Hope this helps. I will still send the tool to Tux along with the printed instructions tomorrow in the mail.
CHEERS!!! fedexbicman762007-04-15 17:48:50


Ten dollar screwdriver

Posted: 4/15/07 6:39pm Message 23 of 26
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Send PM
HARRISVILLE, RI - USA
Joined: 3/9/2004
Posts: 176
Vette(s): 68 convertible green 427 c.i.green exterior black top and interior
 Vincent, you're description and instructions are great. Thanks alot  JJoyalThumbs%20Up


Ten dollar screwdriver

Posted: 4/15/07 7:02pm Message 24 of 26
Former Member
Send PM
HARROD, OH - USA
Joined: 7/25/2003
Posts: 335
Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.
You're welcome Jean. Glad to help.


Ten dollar screwdriver

Posted: 4/16/07 5:24am Message 25 of 26
Former Member
Send PM
Joined: 1/4/2007
Posts: 475
I'll second that Vincent.
 
I visited your terrific website.....Clap



Ten dollar screwdriver

Posted: 4/16/07 4:24pm Message 26 of 26
Former Member
Send PM
HARROD, OH - USA
Joined: 7/25/2003
Posts: 335
Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.
Thank you Rich and I appreciate the nice comment on my website. I try to keep it current and add things about once a month. Come back as often as you like and spread the word if you would... Thanks!


in Forum: C3 Body


SPONSOR AD: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)