Frankenstein bolts

Mike - Wellington MX5 ... · Post by **Mike - Wellington MX5 ...** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:14 pm

I'm trying to replace the standard chrome screw on the back plate, with a
frankenstein bolt. It looks like the standard screw comes out, and then has
to be fitted from underneath, to screw into the base of the frankenstein
bolt. Only trouble is, that the access hole to the underneath looks like it
needs a trained monkey. Am I missing something?

Oh, BTW, we now have 10+ cars coming on the Warbirds trip - always room for
1 more.

Thanks, Mike

KSCRIM · Post by **KSCRIM** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 11:50 pm

The Frankenstein "bolts" are actually a fancy nut which screws onto a short
8mm stud, which is screwed into the nuts in the body.

Kevin

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EricW · Post by **EricW** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 9:16 am

Hi Mike,

This has given me an interesing mental picture! I have been trying to work out
what part of the car you are referring to, what you are trying to do and
why.

Can you enlighten us further

Eric

KSCRIM · Post by **KSCRIM** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 11:09 am

Eric, they are the hard top rear mounting fasteners.

Kevin

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Mike - Wellington MX5 ... · Post by **Mike - Wellington MX5 ...** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:30 pm

Thanks Glenn, this looks what has happened, the head of the Frankenstein
bolt has come away from the stud. Thanks for the advice.