Jack,
the hand crank related mounts are the only mounts which originally belong on
the cross tube. Perhaps the previous owner added some rods to support the
hand crank bracket. You can remove the welding points.
Regards, Alex.
Jack McCarrick wrote:
> On the front of the TR3A frame there is a roughly 3/4 inch diameter tube
> that the hand crank guide braces attach to. On this frame there appears
> to have been a small bracket mounted on that tube centered between those
> hand crank related mounts. All that is left on this frame are parallel
> weld marks in the center. Anyone know what the brackets purpose is?
> Should I be concerned about reconstructing that mounting point. This
> car has too many things to correct ($$) for me to try to assemble it for
> any type of show at this point. It's best immediate hope of survival is
> as a driver/cruiser.
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance.
> Jack McCarrick
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