Twin Screws - fitting

[skelteanema]

It is funny how you can have a car for 20 years and the find out that some bits may not be original. I was fitting the Spyder retractable seat belt system to my car and had to remove the hood tray along with other bits to get access. My hood tray was held in place by countersunk screws with nuts and washers that I assumed were original.

Old screws and their flush fitting. Look OK, but not original.

I was ordering some parts and when browsing for some other bits to bring the order from SJSportscars up to the maximum weight in the shipping category I came across the twin screws for holding the hood tray in position. Now I am not a stickler for originality, but these twin screws were only about GBP1 each so decided to buy a set (and a spare). They arrived pretty quickly.

A set of twin screws. They look well made.

The screws seem quite well made and were relatively easy to fit. I have not tightened them up yet as I have other work I want to do that requires removal of the hood tray. They do seem to sit a bit proud compared with the old screws. I assume this is how they are supposed to fit, and anyway, you won't see them in place unless the hood (or in my case tonneau) is up.

Twin screws: fit a bit proud compared with the countersunk ones.

So for only a little over GBP10 pounds, I have another bit of the car back to a slightly more original state.

Working on the carpets next. You can see a sample of my carpet under the new twin screws. I got the boot mat and the front floor mats trimmed and edged, and the rest was provided as rough cutouts that I will custom fit.

[ericbushby]

Hi. Yes, they do look better than thicker headed screws and are correct for that situation. For UK readers Sue Miller stocks them.
I cut a shallow counterbore in the aluminium section by grinding a drill to have flat cutting edges and a central guide pin. I think they look even better that way should you like to consider it.
Eric in Burnley
Also with a 1967 S3 DHC

[elanfan1]

So for only a little over GBP10 pounds

Correction SJS’s aftermarket dual screw are £1.17 each, plus £4.95 UK packaging plus VAT would be almost £21.40