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Re: battery tray replacement

To: "Robert L. Williams" <rlwilliams@navix.net>
Subject: Re: battery tray replacement
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 03 Apr 1998 16:36:31 -0800
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net, Spitfire Mail List <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
Organization: Curry Enterprises
References: <l03010d00b14ad3f429ea@[207.91.29.131]>
Rob,
I can't comment on the floor panels, but other parts I have bought from
VB are of excellent quality.  All were made in England (some marked with
the Rover name).

When I replaced my battery box, I not only had to remove the entire old
box, but the brace as well.  Since it is impossible to get a spot welder
into the area at that stage, I brazed the box in place and it seems to
be holding up fine.  Probably a better way of attaching it would be a
MIG welder, though.

Joe Curry

Robert L. Williams wrote:
> 
> Fellow Triumphers:
> 
> I nedd some advice and/or help.  My son and I are going to replace the
> battery tray in the Pilgrim- his Spitfire4.  Question #1-  do you chop out
> the whole old battery tray (lip and all) or just all of the bottom and
> enough of the sides that the new one will drop in?  Question #2-  We're
> looking at replacing the floorboards before the seats fall through.  There
> seems to be quite a price variation out there.  I know that this seems to
> be a hobby where you get what you pay for, but I've seen prices from $99 to
> $149 per side.  Anyone care to comment on the quality of product from VB,
> TRF or any other vendor from which I do not have a catalog?
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Rob Williams and Dan the soon-to-be 14 year old sports car driver.
> and the Pilgrim Spitfire4 FC 526 L

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