Author Topic: Boot spring metal rods ?  (Read 2861 times)

Jonty

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Boot spring metal rods ?
« on: August 23, 2010, 08:41:59 »
i have a 1969 merc 280 sl and i had to unclip the long metal boot spring rods ? now i am struggling to get them back in the right position i need a photo or advice i  have had to unclip the boot springs to release the tension on the soft top hood cover but they sprung round when unclipped ? i need to know how and in what position they go as its not outlined in the Haynes manual if anybody could take a close up picture of there boot springs a photo of each side it would help me a lot to determine how the springs should be rotated :'(
« Last Edit: August 25, 2010, 09:48:46 by Jonty »

Larry & Norma

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Re: boot spring mechanism position drawing
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 09:27:13 »
Hi Jonty,
If you put your UK location in your profile you may find someone who lives close enough to show you their car.
Just an idea ;)
Larry Hall (Gnuface)
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