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Re: [Tigers] Roof Latch Shims?

To: "rfraser@bluefrog.com" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>, 'Terry Packer' <packertl3@yahoo.com>, "TIGERS@AUTOX.TEAM.NET" <TIGERS@AUTOX.TEAM.NET>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Roof Latch Shims?
From: "Teepen, Jere" <jteepen@usatoday.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 16:52:17 +0000
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Thread-topic: [Tigers] Roof Latch Shims?
I was just rummaging through some stuff in the garage and found one of these
shims.  I am certain I did not know that I had one in my possession...

If anyone would still like a photo, please let me know and I will send it.

Jere Teepen

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From: Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Fraser
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2014 6:36 AM
To: 'Terry Packer'; TIGERS@AUTOX.TEAM.NET
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Roof Latch Shims?

Terry
        This was a topic back in Jan this year. I'll have to look to see what
information is there.

Here is a note I wrote:

There is a shim listed in the Alpine Parts List in the SI & SII section; pg
YV11.
2201875 Shim - Toggle Catch

I don't see it listed anywhere else so no idea if it is a continuation part
beyond this point or if there is another part number for the shim used later.

I did some searching through my parts piles and found 1.

It is a cast aluminum part.  Looks like they may have been cast in pairs then
cut across the thick part of the wedge.

1.32" x .79"
Wedge .128" to .045
2 slots - .24" x .485"

Ron Fraser


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From: Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Terry Packer
Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2014 6:46 PM
To: TIGERS@AUTOX.TEAM.NET
Subject: [Tigers] Roof Latch Shims?


Hello All

I
 hope someone can answer a few questions  regarding the wedge shaped shims
which should reside between the soft-top latches and the top's front bow. They
were installed to improve alignment of the tongue on the latch with the
receiver on the windshield headrail.

Anyone:

1) know where replacements can be purchased? SS doesn't carry them.
2) have an original from which you could supply dimensions or at least a pic
or two?
3) have any tips on fabricating a replacement? Is there a look-a-like part
or material that makes a     good starting point?
4) confirm whether these shims were installed under the latches of both soft
and hard tops?

Thanks
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