put a rubber washer or gasket between any hardware and the fiberglass to
hold it tighter without as much chance of cracking the top.
Cory
84 Westy
N. Bridgton, ME
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Kay" <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 7:58 AM
Subject: RE; Drilling Fiberglass

> Steve,
> Put the bit to it and let her fly !!
> The bit will go through the glass so fast, that there won't be enough
> heat to do any damage to the surrounding areas.
>
> This is a no brainer !!
>
> Just be sure to drill the holes a little smaller than needed, as the
> glass will tend to spread a little when sticking those screws or
> whatever fastener intended, and won't hold very good.
>
> If at all possible through-bolt, and nut the items to be attached, and
> use washers for sure----fiberglass is brittle, and has very little
> holding power.
>
> Later,
>
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> Terry
> 74 Campmobile (Clementine)
> 85 GL
> 86 BMW 325 ES
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