TR2/3/3A Apron support and pin/latch assembly TR3

[Tr3aguy]

Guys,
I need a breakdown or picture of the spring pin assembly the latch or holds up the bonnet. It is attached to the support brace that attaches under the apron support.

Also what color is the apron support supposed to be?
Thanks

 

[TexasKnucklehead]

Something like this? I'd guess it should be the same color as the body of the car, but mine is black (now).

 

[Tr3aguy]

Thanks...exactly what I need....how is it coming texas?

Russ thanks as well.....

 

[Geo Hahn]

Designed by the same guy who did the Claymore mine.

I, too, think body color is correct - though, of course, the paint will wear off pin with use.

 

[TexasKnucklehead]

Great. I know how helpful a picture can be. That assembly is one of those that seems obvious when it comes apart, but after it's painted is very difficult to tell how it went together.

It's finally getting cool enough to go into the garage. I don't think it was over 95 yesterday, but I've got myself involved in a few other projects and the TR3 is buried again. I have made some progress with body panels, and have brackets for seat belts ready to be welded. Both outer rockers and dog leg bottoms have been fitted as well as one rear fender patch. Soon I'll start welding. I wasn't expecting so much reforming of replacement parts. Progress is slow, but coming.

 

[Vaark01]

JP,

Body color is the correct answer. However as Geo says, the paint on the pin will scrape off with use. I took the paint off my pin and polished it as best as possible. It looks nice.

Paul

 

[Tr3aguy]

Thanks got mine all cleaned up....now for paint and reassembly....

I even have all of the parts......does it mount using the long screws through the brace?

 

[Geo Hahn]

When reassembling I probably used zip ties or dental floss or such to hold the spring in a compressed state until all was secure, then cut & set it free.

Here's a pic (why did I leave those bolts unpainted?):

 

[PSUTR3B]

Why leave the bolts unpainted? Because it looks good!! I know at the factory they were painted but most of us painted the wings, apron, etc off the car and then assembled. That latch was toward the end of assembly. Brushing in the bolts and washers would be a royal pain and I just think they look better unpainted--assuming that is the way they were all left.

The only clear memory of assembling the latch is that it was not easy and and took more than one effort. I don't think I painted the pin.

Gary

 

[Moseso]

When reassembling I probably used zip ties or dental floss or such to hold the spring in a compressed state until all was secure, then cut & set it free.

Awww! Where's the fun in that? The last time I did it (out on the driveway) I shot bits of it into the neighbor's yard -- twice -- before finally getting it to go together.

 

[TR3driver]

Awww! Where's the fun in that? The last time I did it (out on the driveway) I shot bits of it into the neighbor's yard -- twice -- before finally getting it to go together.

 

[tinman58]

The big washer on the bottom of the spring is somewhere in the attic of my garage! Went flying while trying to assemble it. I ended up using a big fender washer.

 

[CJD]

You know, I've been looking at those 2 little side brackets for a year wondering where they go. Mystery solved! Very helpful pics!

John

 

[Tr3aguy]

So...I was hoping to have newly painted parts to post....but it will be a bit....family Stuff and not the fun kind!

 

[MGTF1250Dave]

Aloha JP,

If you want to avoid the excitement of shooting pieces around the garage or over to your neighbor's yard you can try this. Drill a small hole through the bottom of the plunger about 1/8" from the end and use a cotter pin to hold it in the assembly. My plunger was also damaged by vibrating against the top plate of the housing to the point a large slot was worn into it. I had to weld it up and grind it smooth as a repair. To prevent that from happening again I used a nylon gromment by enlarging the hole in the top plate. Here are some photos:

 

[Tr3aguy]

Thanks again for all the help....my interpretation.....below.

Only popped the spring once....almost in the face...

Again,,,,

Redid the cross brace as well....

 

[CJD]

Beautiful!

Thanks to your post I actually got mine re-installed correctly too!

John

 

[HerronScott]

JP,

Looks great!

Scott

 

[jwolff]

Nice work JP! I'll be calling on you when I get to mine

 

[Tr3aguy]

Is that next week Jason...LOL