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To: Will Seay <Tigers@embarqmail.com> 3V4GN+2Z554rnVGNXrdXeUAigCAdSUEINU6MRk6U3z4rPDEKfAEFN1Zf3/pEojNyEbes8Uz0AB9s3jnl/lt0KbcerdoM6FWpGHzR89sVUW3fSnbqMv1UEvXs
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Some Help Needed with Original Items and configuration
From: James Lindner <jliny5@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:38:45 -0400
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Will, Jim, Ron

Excellent info.Thanks.

Jim

Sent from my iPad

> On Sep 20, 2021, at 9:16 PM, Will Seay <Tigers@embarqmail.com> wrote:
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> =EF=BB=BF
> Jim,
> I think that what they're talking about when they say "headlight ground" i=
s the weird double-ground connector that is used to ground the two ground le=
ads from the light harness.  I have attached a picture of one.  This one is b=
roken.  It should be symmetrical with a loop on each end.  These loops accep=
t the barrel connectors from the headlight and signal/parking-light harnesse=
s.  There's one on each side and it mounts using the threaded stud from the r=
ubber bumper for the hood.  This is a pretty rare part.  I checked the Briti=
sh Wiring website and couldn't find it.  Maybe if you contact them and email=
 the picture they can help you.  Otherwise, you may have to cannibalize a pa=
rts car.  Good luck..
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> Will - 382001570=20
> Tigers@embarqmail.com
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>=20
>> On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 2:09 PM James Lindner <jliny5@cox.net> wrote:
>> Hi All
>> Just back from SUNI=E2=80=A6great event and an awesome turnout despite CO=
VID concerns. Kudos to Claudia and Buck Trippel for organizing an excellent e=
vent.
>>=20
>> At the concours, my car got 2nd place in the Stock Tiger class. I am star=
ting to gather info to correct the minor items that in total dragged me down=
. Looking for some photos of the following ORIGINAL/CORRECT items.
>>=20
>> Headlight Ground: Not sure what exactly was wrong but the comment says In=
correct headlight ground. I could really use a photo of an original headligh=
t ground that shows the location and a closer shot of the actual connection.=

>>=20
>> Trunk Lid Buffers: Again, not exactly sure what I got wrong. The comment s=
ays no slot for buffers? It is in the same comment saying my trunk seal was u=
pside down (I knew that=E2=80=A6 thought I could sneak by, but the judges we=
re really sharp.). Are there slots in the trunk seal where the buffers make c=
ontact? If so, photos please. Also Photos of your buffers to include fastene=
rs.
>>=20
>> Battery Wood Spacer: I always thought mine was original, but the judges d=
id not think so. A photo of an original spacer in the correct position would=
 really help. Dimensions also a help.
>>=20
>> I would also appreciate some photos of the fasteners that affix the trunk=
 hinges to the body and the trunk lid. Again, I am looking for original fast=
eners/configuration/finish.I did not lose any points, but I heard the judges=
 talking about these items.
>>=20
>> Also got dinged for my oil filter assembly being dirty generally worn and=
 beat up. Book of Norman does not specify color of fittings and pipe. Any gu=
idance is appreciated.
>> I had a few other items incorrect that I knew about and decided to live w=
ith, but in the end the total deductions did me in.
>>=20
>> Thanks
>> Jim
>>=20
>> Sent from my iPad
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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto">Will, Jim, Ron<div><br></div><div>Excellent=
 info.Thanks.</div><div><br></div><div>Jim<br><br><div dir=3D"ltr">Sent from=
 my iPad</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On Sep 20, 2021=
, at 9:16 PM, Will Seay &lt;Tigers@embarqmail.com&gt; wrote:<br><br></blockq=
uote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<div dir=3D"l=
tr"><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small">Jim,</div><div cl=
ass=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small">I think that what they're ta=
lking about when they say "headlight ground" is the weird&nbsp;double-ground=
 connector&nbsp;that is used to ground the two ground leads from the light h=
arness.&nbsp; I have attached a picture of one.&nbsp; This one is broken.&nb=
sp; It should be symmetrical with a loop on each end.&nbsp; These loops acce=
pt the barrel connectors from the headlight and signal/parking-light harness=
es.&nbsp; There's one on each side and it mounts using the threaded stud fro=
m the rubber bumper for the hood.&nbsp; This is a pretty rare part.&nbsp; I c=
hecked the British Wiring website and couldn't find it.&nbsp; Maybe if you c=
ontact them and email the picture they can help you.&nbsp; Otherwise, you ma=
y have to cannibalize&nbsp;a parts car.&nbsp; Good luck..</div><div class=3D=
"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small"><br></div><div><div dir=3D"ltr" cl=
ass=3D"gmail_signature" data-smartmail=3D"gmail_signature"><div dir=3D"ltr">=
Will - 382001570 <br><a href=3D"mailto:Tigers@embarqmail.com"; target=3D"_bla=
nk">Tigers@embarqmail.com</a></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class=3D"g=
mail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 2:=
09 PM James Lindner &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:jliny5@cox.net";>jliny5@cox.net</a>=
&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0=
px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Hi All=
<br>
Just back from SUNI=E2=80=A6great event and an awesome turnout despite COVID=
 concerns. Kudos to Claudia and Buck Trippel for organizing an excellent eve=
nt.<br>
<br>
At the concours, my car got 2nd place in the Stock Tiger class. I am startin=
g to gather info to correct the minor items that in total dragged me down. L=
ooking for some photos of the following ORIGINAL/CORRECT items.<br>
<br>
Headlight Ground: Not sure what exactly was wrong but the comment says Incor=
rect headlight ground. I could really use a photo of an original headlight g=
round that shows the location and a closer shot of the actual connection.<br=
>
<br>
Trunk Lid Buffers: Again, not exactly sure what I got wrong. The comment say=
s no slot for buffers? It is in the same comment saying my trunk seal was up=
side down (I knew that=E2=80=A6 thought I could sneak by, but the judges wer=
e really sharp.). Are there slots in the trunk seal where the buffers make c=
ontact? If so, photos please. Also Photos of your buffers to include fastene=
rs.<br>
<br>
Battery Wood Spacer: I always thought mine was original, but the judges did n=
ot think so. A photo of an original spacer in the correct position would rea=
lly help. Dimensions also a help.<br>
<br>
I would also appreciate some photos of the fasteners that affix the trunk hi=
nges to the body and the trunk lid. Again, I am looking for original fastene=
rs/configuration/finish.I did not lose any points, but I heard the judges ta=
lking about these items.<br>
<br>
Also got dinged for my oil filter assembly being dirty generally worn and be=
at up. Book of Norman does not specify color of fittings and pipe. Any guida=
nce is appreciated.<br>
I had a few other items incorrect that I knew about and decided to live with=
, but in the end the total deductions did me in.<br>
<br>
Thanks<br>
Jim<br>
<br>
Sent from my iPad<br>
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