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TR2/3/3A Question on the lift dot fastener,

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Over the years the lift dot studs I have removed from tr3s are short and stubby about 3/8 long. I am sure they are original. The ones I bought and seen now are longer. I see that Moss sells something called “tenex peg” is that the little stubby one or are the little stubby ones no longer available. I looked on line and the only ones I could find are the longer ones about 1/2 inch.
Steve
 
Hi Steve, I bought the kit from TRF and they matched what we're on my 60 TR3A when I replaced them.

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Tush
 
sp53 said:
...I see that Moss sells something called “tenex peg” is that the little stubby one or are the little stubby ones no longer available...
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I believe the Tenax pegs are the ones along the top edge of the windscreen frame for securing the hood (top). I know what you mean about the short LTDs though I think the ½" ones are easier to use.

Here's an outfit I used when I needed some extra-long LTDs (for the double fitting of the slitted tonneau) - looks like they may have the short ones:

https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_model_t/catalogsearch/result/?q=lift+the+dot&x=17&y=14

Specifically:

https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_...e-dot-nickel-single-stud-on-8-wood-screw.html

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My car had none of the fasteners when I got it. I too started with a kit that contained all the "proper" snaps, and they were all the short type. When I finished, I found the top would not stay on at highway speeds -the lowest snap; the last one close to the door handle, would pop off on both passenger and driver sides. I got a longer LTD and no longer have a problem with the top coming loose. Since then I have looked at 'original' cars -some swear the long ones are proper and some swear the short ones are proper. I try not to swear, but have a long one at each end, and they work fine.

My car is a pre TS60,000; the locations of the LTDs is different between early and late, so perhaps long are correct for early cars, and short are correct for later. I don't know, but I do know the longer one is needed at the very end -and since it is held in place by a nut from the inside, it is not a quick change from one to the other.
 
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