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Have you ever run across the pesky little @#!! clamps used on wayne 70's to hold the stainless steel bezels in place ?

I know I have and they are really a pain. They are made of pot metal and are peened to the trim bezels. When you try to install the trim they just pop loose. Due to time, corrosion etc they pop off very easily and are not prone to reattachment. Who knew you could purchase #0 machine screws (from Mcmaster Carr)? Thay are small enough to do the job and still have the glass fit !

I simply drilled 2 small holes(about 1/16") through the formerly peened area. I drilled from the other side following the new hole but with a bit large enough to sink the nut. I put it all together using a teeny tiny washer and it holds like (or better then) a champ.

Thanks Mcmaster Carr !

I am fininshing 2 70's and will post finished photos of both within a week or so. I did one Sinclair Dino and the other Flying A in a red and green paint scheme.

Hope this post helps anyone distraught by those ridiculous clamps. See photos and feel free to ash questions.

SW

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Great tip.i know I've had that problem!


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I JB Weld the POT METAL pcs to Stainless Trim.


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