Era Replica Automobiles 427 ROADSTER, Assembly And Service Manual

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SECTION G - BODY/INTERIOR
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With the front uprights installed as shown above, hold the
nudge bar between them, aligned with the body opening
and with about
3 /
4
" clearance between it and the body.
Transfer the hole locations from the nudge bar to the
uprights.
Drill 3 /
8
" holes in the uprights and install the threaded
inserts with a special tool or a nut and bolt.
ebod\rivnut
HINGE COVERS
The fiberglass covers are different from left to right. Don't
over-tighten the screws.
eint\HINGCVR
FRESH AIR INLET DUCTS
The left and right ducts will only fit one way. Use the
diagram below as a guide.
ebod\fduct
If you wish, paint the inlet screens.
Slip the inlet ducts over the body flanges and secure each
with 4 Phillips screws from the air-intake side.
Secure each hose to the splash panel with clamps as
shown. The rear clamps have speed nuts and are fastened
from inside the engine compartment.
FUEL FILLER CAP
See the notes on disassembly, page 59. Lubricate !