John Long
Member
As the title suggests, I am trying to decide how best to attach my convertible tack strips.
Obviously, I have some metal work to do, but the early GM header bow has no area underneath that would allow screws or rivets to protrude without being seen. I am also concerned the tabs which are designed to fold over and retain them will be weak and brittle.
While I can replace some of the tabs as I repair the front bow, I have been thinking a out placing the tack strip in a bed of urethane window caulk, epoxy cement, liquid nails, or maybe Corvette panel adhesive. I even saw a Corvette site that said they embedded them in body filler!?!?
Have any of you guys had to cross this bridge and if so, what did you use?
These pictures show the design of the bow. Obviously I just got it sand blasted and have done no metal work yet.
Obviously, I have some metal work to do, but the early GM header bow has no area underneath that would allow screws or rivets to protrude without being seen. I am also concerned the tabs which are designed to fold over and retain them will be weak and brittle.
While I can replace some of the tabs as I repair the front bow, I have been thinking a out placing the tack strip in a bed of urethane window caulk, epoxy cement, liquid nails, or maybe Corvette panel adhesive. I even saw a Corvette site that said they embedded them in body filler!?!?
Have any of you guys had to cross this bridge and if so, what did you use?
These pictures show the design of the bow. Obviously I just got it sand blasted and have done no metal work yet.