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Finished up the Wicker Bill install last night. All went well, but I learned a few things that I should pass along. If it helps someone else, great!
The Riv-Nuts that I bought came from NAPA, and required a 1/2" bit - not a Z bit as I previously described. Instead of spending $30 to buy a riv-nut tool online, I chose to spend $10 making my own. I made up the difference by driving to about 6 different hardware stores to procure parts, but I was in the Camaro so I was having a good time wasting my time and money. Prolly should have stayed home and ordered the tool on-line.
I had to purchase riv-nuts, as my kit that came with the Wicker Bill had been opened at some time. All of the squishy washers, instructions and template was there, but it had been previously opened. The paper template was in OK shape, but a little ragged on one side, perhaps had water spilled on it. When I cut the template out and applied it to the car, I didn't like the looks of the ragged side, and the measurement of the holes didn't seem to exactly line up with the other side of the car. Being a bit nervous about drilling holes, I decided to only drill the 3 center holes, install the WB, then use it as a template for the other 4 holes to be drilled. This method worked out nicely, and happily the whole thing lined up when I was done.
I don't really like my choice of hardware - went with some inexpensive black bolts/washer stuff from the DIY store. Shopping around, it seems like the cool lightweight stuff is pretty pricey.
Also found that the instructions for the trunk lid washers called for all 4 washers to be installed - 2 per side. My trunk would not close with all 4 washers, so I only used 2 total - 1 per side. Trunk closes fine now.
So, that's it - car looks cool with the Gurney Flap. I can tell my limited vision out the back is even more limited. After I check it out a bit, I'll probably run it in the lower position for the street, raise it for track days.
In case you've never seen a Z/28 with a Wicker Bill, here are a few pics:
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