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TR2/3/3A TR3 Tapping Plate ????

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GerryL

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According to the post in the link below some TR3's containned a tapping block in lieu of captive bolts on the A pillar to secure the hinge. Was the plate itself welded to the A pillar. If it was free floating it would hold the hinge in place once the screws were tightened. This was implemented to make door alignment easier.

Is this accurate? https://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,3925
 
My car is 60732 and has a plate for each hinge. The plate "jiggles" to allow adjustment of the hinge.

John

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Now this shows I'm getting old. I was wrong...my hinges are captive nuts. The plate was for the latch. oops...

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ISTR they are captive nuts on my cars as well. But the nuts are loose inside their cages, so there is a small amount of adjustment available.
 
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