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Re: TR3a questions

To: Matrix1643@aol.com
Subject: Re: TR3a questions
From: George Richardson <gprtech@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Tue, 07 Oct 1997 08:53:10 -0400
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Merlin Group Inc.
References: <971007004103_1477196009@emout11.mail.aol.com>
Matrix1643@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I'm starting the rebuild of a '60 TR3A.  I've taken off the front wings,
> bonnet, front apron, both doors and the windshield.  I'm having trouble
> removing the bolts that hold on the windshield mounts and the bolts that are
> inside the edge of the trunk that hold on the rear wings.  Both sets of bolts
> have a flat-head type bolt or screw and I've tried  many different sizes and
> even an impact wrench as well as many types of penetrants.  Is there any way
> I can get these out without havin' to break out the drill?
> 

I was never able to get these loose without extreme measures. On the
rear wings, I used a torch. On the windshield screws, I used a drill and
retapped the holes.

-- 
George Richardson
'57 TR3, TS15559L
(getting ready to paint - and now on the web!)
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm

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