Sill kick plate fixing

Post by **Chazbee** » Wed May 25, 2016 10:32 am

I have a 1968 convertible. Should the kick plates be fastened with self tappers along the upper edge as well as the bolts at the bottom? If so where exactly should they go and how many?

Post by **ManyMinors** » Wed May 25, 2016 11:44 am

They should be secured by self tappers at the top - three I think - which screw into the top of the boxing panel. The original holes are probably present in the boxing panel unless that has all been replaced?

Post by **Chazbee** » Wed May 25, 2016 3:29 pm

The reason I asked was because the new stainless covers I've bought don't have the holes for the self tappers!

Post by **greendefender123** » Wed May 25, 2016 4:13 pm

You could always try it without the screws. Wont make to much difference but might rattle. Tho its not more work to put screws in afterwards.

Post by **ManyMinors** » Wed May 25, 2016 5:06 pm

It shouldn't "rattle" because the door should shut tight against it. If you don't put the screws in then the door has to move the kick plate every time you shut the door which adds a little strain to everything else. So, it is better to screw it to the boxing panel as would have been done originally. The rubber strip near the bottom of the door should create a seal against the kick plate.

Post by **midget** » Sun Jun 26, 2016 2:35 pm

Oh dear, that's a surprise(to me), I thought they were supposed to be body colour, in fact I've just fitted a new one and sprayed it this morning! They were silver before, but rotten on bottom edge.
Not arguing, but is this correct please?

Post by **taupe** » Sun Jun 26, 2016 3:31 pm

Yes silver

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:19 pm

It's your car - paint the purple if you like !

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