TR2/3/3A TR3A body to chassis help

[griff]

Hoorah! Got my tub back from painter! Can someone provide some how-to knowledge?
I am putting the bodytub on a replacement frame and need guidance on how to determine which washers and pads should be considered mandatory and which are optional.

Also in general where to start and what sequence to go forward (I realize I have to make sure the mounting points line up- I am more interested in making sure I know based upon the chassis frame pad/kit shown in Moss Catalog which go between chassis and tub and which go on top of tub.

If a conversation works better email me a phone number and good time to call and I will do so.

thanks in advance

Griff

 

[emmett1010]

I bolted mine up nice and level--
Then when I tried to put the rear bumperette brackets on, I had to adjust the rear mounts.
When I bolted the front apron on, I had to adjust the front mounts,
and when I bolted the doors on I had to adjust the center mounts.
Your car will require a lot of hand fitting.
I suggest that you not finalize torquing the bolts down until you are near completion.
Emmett

 

[griff]

Yea, I am planning on doing just that. I would still like advice on what you have between frame and tub(washers pads etc).

On the Moss Chassis frame page they show multiple washers including aluminum ones under the inner-wings and it appears that if I do that the body mounting strips would not bel "pinched down" to stay in place.

Am I right in assuming that the tub should sit directly on hte body mounting strips and then build up to that point at the body mounting pads on outriggers and rear?


Thanks
Griff

 

[rlwhitetr3b]

I do not want to highjack this thread, but did you have you tub mounted on something while it was being repaired? Do you have any pictures of the tub?

 

[Tinkerman]

The shop manual has a good diagram as to where all of the pads go and no, since I am using one to two body mounting pads the body is not going to be sitting on the rubber strips. I'm with Emmett keep everything loose until you are happy with all the fits. I'm going through the same thing right now so will be interested in hearing how you come along.

Cheers, Tinkerman

 

[mallard]

The ideal way is to have the chassis complete with drivetrain, the whole works sitting on the ground. Then install the tub to the frame then trial fit all the body panels until you get them where you want them then take it all back apart and then get things painted. I plan on having the tub painted, then installed to the chassis, then the inside of the fenders, doors, bonnet, ect. install all that, then block the car and then paint the outside of the car. A ton more work that way but the results are much better. It's very easy to damage the paint trying to get things to fit with out trial fitting everything first. Eastwood has a new product that you put on your panels before fitting to protect the paint and then remove it. You may want to look into that. A protective film is much cheaper than paint rtepair. Good luck and try to post some pictures.