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TR2/3/3A TR3A - Front Apron/Bonnet Prop-Assembly Logistics

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In the photo shown below, can the assembly shown,(plunger, spring, bracket and other bits)be attached to the apron/cross brace <span style="font-weight: bold">AFTER</span> the apron is in place? We are not sure of the attachment details because the parts manual does not illustrate this later arrangement. Only the early TR2 is shown.

Thanks, T

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It uses two of the long apron mounting bolts. You'll have to remove the two bolts and re-install them with the latch assembly.

So, I guess the short answer, is yes...you can install it after the apron.

John
 
T.
I just put the apron back on last weekend so I feel your pain! I put the hood latch assembly on after the apron. I think the only other way would be to attach it only with the small sheet metal screws that hold the little braces to the bottom of the cross-braces, then run the long bolts through the apron/cross-brace after the apron is put on. That seems complicated.
Hope that helps!
John
in Carbondale, IL
 
The real b*tch is compressing the spring into the assembly. I shot parts of it into the middle of the neighbor's back yard while doing that. Wheee!
 
I normally just leave it attached when I remove the apron, so it can clearly be installed ahead of time as well.
 
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