PaulAA Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Chaps ... having another go with this question. I'm looking for some practical guidance on how to fit both popper and lift-the-dot fasteners to the new tonneau, ideally with the strapline 'no special tools needed'. It might be obvious and straightforward, but I'd really like to avoid learning through trial and error and end up make a botch of it. Nothing worthwhile appears on Youtube and there's nothing in the forum. Thanks Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graze Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Paul Mine didn't have lift the dot fittings but had the eyelets on the dash fitted. If yours doesn't have these I'd fit the two centre ones first and then work outwards to align the tonneau with the screen and then once they are done move to the centre fitting at rear of cockpit. Again I then moved out both sides alternately. Look on buckeye for hood fitting instructions for help. Chalk the locations for each popper. Remove hood from car. Place heavy rug or blanket over boot with wide piece of timber on top and use that as a base for punching the dots in place good luck. Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulAA Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Thanks, Graze. I'm trying to find out how to fit the lift-the-dot fasteners without damaging either the fastener itself or the mohair. It seems a bit unlikely that the fastener will hold together (and grip the fabric) with just the four lugs bent over, so I'm speculating there may be another process involved. I remember you said that your four front end lift-the-dots were fitted when it arrived. Mine weren't, but I had to send the tonneau back for adjustment and I asked for them to be fitted. Unfortunately, this hasn't happened, so I'm on my own... Cheers Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 If you do not have the correct punch use the inner as a template on the outside and use a small bradle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Mine has a lift the dot on the strap that dangles down that fastens to the transmission tunnel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulAA Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Neil Does that mean that you make one large or five small incisions per clip? The clip is right on the hem/seam, so do you need to reinforce the fabric around the penetration? Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graze Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Paul the front just has eyelets not lift the dot fasteners I'll send you a photo tomorrow Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 The proper tool for doing the fixing holes for lift the dot fasteners is this one. http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1179-lift-the-dot-punch.aspx But for a tonneau on a 6 you shouldnt need it. They should have these at the front http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1582-brass-eyelets.aspx And these down the door tops and round the rear. http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1042-durable-dot-fastener.aspx Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulAA Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Stuart Magnificent, thank you. Tonneau supplier sent four lift-the-dot fasteners and like a sap, I was about to start hammering them into place... Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham J Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Old thread..but if a TR6 comes with a tonneau, with door snaps, but no pegs on the dash, what is the solution? Can the dash pegs be installed without disassembly of the TR? the tonneau has the rings on the front, as per Stuart's response. Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 (edited) The pegs are on lugs which bolt under the windscreen mounts, a double in the middle and singles on the outside. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233134614211 Edited April 20, 2019 by Drewmotty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham J Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Thank you Andrew, is this a purchase and replace, or do you modify the existing mounts? Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Hi Graham, have a look here https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr5-6/weather-equipment/tonneau-covers-fittings/tonneau-hood-stowage-covers-tr5-6.html Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 The stud carriers fit under the existing bright trim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham J Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Thank you Andrew and Roger. Any pics? I am going to a flea market tomorrow, I may be able to pick up what I need. Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Graham J Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Thank you Andrew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuartG Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Hi I would also suggest you fit one stud at a time check its fit before marking and fitting the next one.Its a bit of a slow process but you only get one shot at positioning each one so is the safest method I found. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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