Where to snip? | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

Boothy

I pretty much see where to cut this to gain access to the access plate but I figured I ask before doing so. The old measure twice cut once thing.

All the bolt holes lined up nicely when the body went on but, as you can see, the glass is in the way of the access panel. Trim it back then make a clean aluminum plate to cover (removable of course)?

Thanks in advance.

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1/5/148:03 AM

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Terry Nuckels'04 JPS Speedster NorCal

Where to snip? That's what my hungover urologist said to his nurse prior to my vasectomy...

I cut the fiberglass shelf up and over about 4" and the width of the plate, then fabricated an "L" shaped aluminum hatch cover fastened with hex head screws.

1/5/148:57 AM

ALB

You're talking about getting to the shiftrod connector, correct? Do whatever you need to do. Al

1/5/148:59 AM

Boothy

Thanks guys. That's what I thought. Just wanted a second opinion.

Yup, "Where to snip?" should have been different. Made a few flinch I'll bet.

1/5/149:07 AM

WOLFGANG'89 CMC FWB, FL Supporting Member

Here's photo of mine. I cut back too far though. I hid the aluminum hinge on the back side and foamed around so water would not get inside. As seen I used the cut out fiberglass as the access door.

https://www.speedsterowners.com/clip/plate-hinge

Here's link to the thread where I have more pictures. I cut back 4" - should have only cut back 3.

Schroll down 6 replies or so.

https://www.speedsterowners.com...shift-coupler-access

1/5/149:37 AM

ALB

Originally Posted by Boothy:

Thanks guys. That's what I thought. Just wanted a second opinion.

Yup, "Where to snip?" should have been different. Made a few flinch I'll bet.

First thing I thought about when I read the title...

1/5/149:37 AM

Boothy

Thanks Wolfgang! Very helpful photos and I searched but didn't see that thread from 09.

You guys are the best!

1/5/143:00 PM

TRP

Originally Posted by ALB:

Originally Posted by Boothy:

Thanks guys. That's what I thought. Just wanted a second opinion.

Yup, "Where to snip?" should have been different. Made a few flinch I'll bet.

First thing I thought about when I read the title...

Yah. I flinched and ran to the fridge for a bag of frozen peas.

1/5/144:11 PM

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