Is it possible someone could post a picture of the underneath of the tail piece please. I have managed to buy one now. I knew it had damage to be repaired. It's a bit of a mess where a frame fixing stud has been pulled through the fibreglass. I've enclosed a pic of what I have. Many thanks in advance
Fastback Tail
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Tail piece pics
Steve many thanks, fantastic. Measurements would be good. I suppose distance between the two studs would be handy, and approximate angle of the forward stud. There must be a captive nut in the fibreglass mould I suppose to locate the stud. I'm thinking that the one I have has been overtightened and pulled through. How does the tail piece fix to the frame. I've recently bought a basket case Fastback so am getting familiar with everything.
many thanks
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Fastback Tail bracket
The tailpiece attaches to the frame with a bracket, part no 06.0506
https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details/15297/bracket-tail-fix-fastback-
The bracket is secured by two 5/16 UNF studs, part no 06.0779, these are similar to the carb manifold studs if you have spares.
So, you need to embed a 5/16 nut and a penny washer to spread the load into the tail.
I think rather than using measurements and angles, the best route would be to get the bracket and studs and use these as a positioning guide for your work. Once you have these all becomes clear. Speaking personally, I would use something like JB Weld to set the nut and washer in place and then cover with a thin layer of fibreglass.
I’m halfway through my restoration, turning an Interstate into a Fastback. Even if you have the manuals and restoration books, I find the parts book to be the best source to identify the parts and the order of assembly.
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Tail Piece
Steve many thanks for your input again. Everthing is a lot clearer now and makes sense.
regards
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Here are a couple of shots of mine.
Hope they help.
Let me know if you need any measurements