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Old 12-23-2010, 10:00 AM   #2
Tom Wesenberg
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Default Re: Cowl Lacing Install- Seeking Wisdom

I use an awl to poke holes for the rivets and screws. I rivet one end and hook it into the center slot, then pull it tight around the cowl and measure where to poke holes for the second J hook to enter the middle slot. After riveting the second hook I try it for fit and then cut the excess off. I didn't flatten the lacing for the 1930 AA I did, but I seem to recall a couple friends saying they flattened the lacing for their cars. Probably best to try the lacing and hood for fit first, then if it appears to need flattening, flatten it before doing the riveting.

As you said, I insert the tightening screws as the last step.

I don't know what the correct screw finish is, but it may be listed in the parts price list, as most of the hardware finishes are, although there are a few mistakes in the PPL, at least as far as count and size of some hardware.
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