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Re: TR-3 Body panel availability??

To: Bryce Mack <bmack@direct.ca>
Subject: Re: TR-3 Body panel availability??
From: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 16:20:59 -0400
Cc: Fred Thomas <vafred@erols.com>, Triumph List <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Organization: Merlin Group Inc.
References: <000001bd9f9f$93f70da0$2bd999d1@brycemac>
That's 'cause there hasn't been any progress since September! Between
business and weather, I still haven't painted the thing.

Bryce Mack wrote:
> 
> Well looks like my mig and body hammers are going to get a fair bit of use
> over the next 4 weeks I have off to get this project done. Hey George, I
> keep visiting your website and you havn't updated the recent progress since
> Sept.
> 
> Fred thanks again for the assistance!
> 
> Bryce Mack
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   George Richardson [mailto:gprtech@frontiernet.net]
> Sent:   Wednesday, June 24, 1998 5:27 AM
> To:     Bryce Mack
> Cc:     Triumph List
> Subject:        Re: TR-3 Body panel availability??
> 
> Although many of these panel are availiable as reproductions, the
> quality varies.
> If you can get a parts car, you may be better off.
> 
> The front inner fenders are only availiable as whole assemblies. I made
> up new
> mounts myself. The area where the sill attaches is the bulkhead
> assembly, your
> best bet here is to just cut it off and weld in a new shee of metal.
> 
> The doglegs behind the door are availiable, but fitting is a real chore.
> 
> I don't know about the spare tire cover, but I imagine you could find a
> used one somewhere
> if nobody makes new. If you actually mean the rear of the car around the
> spare tire cover,
> you can buy those, but you're better off shaping and welding in small
> patches.
> 
> The trunk (boot) L section is not availiable at all. I made these myself
> as well.
> 
> Bryce Mack wrote:
> >
> > In stripping down my smallmouth to put in (purchased) floors, sills and
> > rockers, I wish to address some of the other rusty areas.
> >
> > The rear outside of the tire access panel
> >
> > The triangular panels at the outside of the trunk covering the frame
> (inside
> > the wheel opening)
> >
> > The front inner fender area where sill attaches.
> >
> > The bottom area behind the rear of the door (dogleg?)
> >
> > The trunk l section (where the rubber goes)
> >
> > Are there panels available without buying 1/2 a car?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Bryce Mack
> 
> --
> George Richardson
> '57 TR3, TS15559L
> (getting ready to paint - and now on the web!)
> http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm

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

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