Drilling out the other tow hole (left front fender)

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strelnik

Discussion Starter · Jan 15, 2020

I have acquired a new left fender for my 2009 fortwo/451. I know people have drilled out the hole which was blocked on the left side.
From among those who did it: did you use a template of some kind?
Are there lines to follow on the internal side of the fender?
What size bit? What kind of tool? Did you use a drill motor, a plunge-cut router?

I just returned from six days in the hospital with pneumonia.
After I catch up at work, I'll tackle this job on the next available weekend.

I await your wisdom. Thanks!

PS Has anyone modded things for rear tow holes?

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strelnik

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 16, 2020

smark said:
Paul would know the position, and procedure......

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Smark,
Thanks for the info. Who is Paul? What is his forum name and how do I contact him?

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strelnik

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 17, 2020

Thanks very much

1983JZR3W said:
Paul used to own Barnes Machine Service. He made the rear camber eliminator kit. He sold his business and retired as far as I know. I am pretty sure he lives somewhere in Ohio. PM
"Jetfuel" on this site. They are friends and should be able to give you Paul's contact information. Good luck finding what you need.

Thanks very much for your help!

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strelnik

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jan 17, 2020

smark said:
Contact the smart madness vendor too. Go to their web page. Boris folks will be glad to assist you.

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Thanks! Is Boris in the US or outside?

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strelnik

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 27, 2020

jetfuel said:
...somebody ring?...
...drill a pilot hole...3/8 will do it...26 1/2 inches from the right hole center...and level with right side...the final diameter will be determined by the diameter of the cover plug...
...BarneyO thought he was going to retire but he's as busy now as he was before and resides out in the corn fields of Shelbyville Illinois...

Jetfuel....Cya

Is he the guy with the smart fortwo tractor?

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strelnik

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jan 28, 2020

jetfuel said:
...not that I know off...but. He did built a combine/snow plow with a 350 Chevy engine for the town he lives in....
...he also went nuts and built a Toyota powered smart that just rocks...we called Frankensmart....a true work of love...dedication...and ingenuity that will blow you away...
...check it out whenever you get some time

Toyota powered smart?

As some of you may know I have purchased an '08 from "Kermit' and have decided to do a make over since the original engine has inhaled major dirt from a split vacuum hose that I talked about in another thread. This project is going to take some time and quite frankly will serve no purpose other...

www.smartcarofamerica.com

Jetfuel...not as nuts as he is....

This is not nuts, it's pushing the envelope.

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strelnik

Discussion Starter · #17 · Feb 26, 2020

Mick said:
I drilled out the left side for the tow hook just measure the same spot as the right side and then use a simple hole drill the same size as the right you can call me with questions 509 969 0805

Thanks for your help. When I dig myself out of the snow I will call.

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