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TR2/3/3A Apron support and pin/latch assembly TR3
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TexasKnucklehead
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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.
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.
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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
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
MGTF1250Dave
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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:
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:
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HerronScott
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JP,
Looks great!
Scott
Looks great!
Scott