Item Subject: Grasping for a thread/Upper grill finisher
Frank/All,
I can't offer anything w/ regards to the grill trim, it's in great shape on
mine. But I'd like to add another question or two to the list w/ regards to the
front bumper and the valance(I think it's called a valance...the sheet metal
behind and below the front bumper). I don't beleive my bumper is as curved as
it should be and the upper deck of the front valance is curved upward.
Bumper question 1: What are some of the tricks of the back yard mechanic to
reshape a bumper.
Bumper question 2: When mounting the bumper, how is it supposed to be aligned?
I've looked at a number of pictures and while looking from the side of the car,
some 'beamers have the upper line of the bumper aligned on a horizontal w/ the
ground. Others have the lower edge aligned horizontally w/ the ground. Still
others are anywhere in between.
Valance question: With the bumper removed and viewing from the front (not from
above the car), is the upper deck of the valance (right below the grill opening)
supposed to be straight or is there a slight curve towards the almighty Tiger in
the sky? It appears to me that this section has been pushed upward since the PO
has introduced the lower portion of the valance to its share of sidewalks.
Jeff
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Subject: Grasping for a thread/Upper grill finisher
Author: Non-HP-owner-tigers (owner-tigers@triumph.cs.utah.edu) at
HP-ColSprings,mimegw5
Date: 6/14/96 8:44 AM
OK, didn't think it was worth it but it has been kind of quiet...
My body restoration approaches conclusion and there are now lots of little
nagging details to be dealt with. This is more of a story with a few half
questions attached.
The upper grill finisher don't fit. The front of my Tiger was real messed
up with previous body work that had restored accident damage to a vaugly
Sunbeam like appearence. The finisher that was on the car is now way too
short to fit the more properly repaired front end. That old piece looks as
if it has been shortened with a grinder. I got a new piece from Rick at
Sunbeam specialty and guess what, it's too long!! The drivers side (we
replaced the fender on that side, also replaced the letter bar and the hinge
panel, valance, radiator bulkhead, both frame rails, bonnet, arrrrgghhhh!!!)
fits OK but besides being too long the fit is poor on the passenger side.
The new finisher is visably twisted and also looks flattened or otherwise
mishapen on the passenger side. It is also obvious that the flat lip to
which the finisher attaches is too wide on the edge of the passenger side
bodywork. The body guy is going to fix that. He says he can make the
finisher fit right too.
Has anybody else have experience in this area? Is it common to have to
"adjust" new finishers or should they just fit right out of the box?
Anybody want to loan me a never bent MKI Tiger for a few weeks so we can see
what one is really supposed to look like?
Frank Marrone MK I Tiger B9471116
marrone@wco.com 1966 LTD
Series I Alpine (2.3L powered by Ford)
Yamaha Seca 900
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