TR2/3/3A TR3windshield

[TFB]

Trying to sort out windshield parts.
I seem to have most everything except Moss item #51 "tenon plate chromed" and one rt. side bolt on stanchion plate.
Is this #51 an accessory ,or if essential,how does it attach.
Thanks
Tom

 

[Moseso]

The tenon plate is essential.

#1) It is a spacer between the stanchion and the window frame. The screws that screw the stanchion to the frame are a critical fit for length. If too long they can hit the glass and break it. Omitting the tenon plate could be just enough to cause this problem.

#2) The side screen, if you plan to use them, goes behind the stanchion and closes against the tenon plate. Without the tenon plate, it would just flop around behind the windscreen. Proper fitting of the sidescreen in this area helps to "seal" the car from wind and water. Of course, most people say these cars don't so much leak, as actually invite the water in with you. I've been driving in the rain a fair bit lately, and I' am staying dry in all but the most outrageous downpours.

It is clamped between the stanchion and the window frame by the screws.

 

[TFB]

Moseso,Thanks
More elementary questions to follow.
Tom

 

[TR3driver]

The screws that screw the stanchion to the frame are a critical fit for length. If too long they can hit the glass and break it.

Worth noting perhaps, that those 6 screws (3 per side) are NOT the same length and putting the longer bottom screw in one of the top two holes can indeed break the glass.

Easy mistake, but expensive.

 

[HerronScott]

Of course, most people say these cars don't so much leak, as actually invite the water in with you.

:lol:

Scott

 

[TFB]

Randall,Thanks.
I picked up another set of screw on stanchions last night from PO.
This set uses no spacer plates,a style I saw previously on this forum,so will get new screws,hopefully find some nice tenon plates,or buy new,and be careful when assembling.
Thanks
Tom

 

[Marvin Gruber]

Tom,

Sent you a PM about parts

Marv