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Re: [T3] putting early metal hinge cover on '69 Squareback


On 2 May 2003 at 19:14, Russ wolfe wrote:

> Not having an early hinge cover to compare, it is hard to say. I was
> just looking at the area right by the rear hatch. The dimples may have
> been used for "self drilling" screws. I didn't look, but that might be
> what is used for the plastic covers.

The screws used with the late hinge covers are just normal sheet metal screws. 
I don't know what was used with the early 1-piece cover, but my guess is that 
they were the same.

When I took possession of my brand new 68 I found a drill bit that had fallen 
down under the rear rubber mat. It was stuck in a corner and took quite an 
effort to get it out, but when I did I discovered that it was a metric bit. It 
must have been dropped there on the assembly line, so I think there is evidence 
for those just being center marks to be drilled out later, if necessary.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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