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Re: TR3 Body Mounting kit

To: DRSkruffy@aol.com
Subject: Re: TR3 Body Mounting kit
From: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 19:23:54 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: Merlin Group Inc.
References: <a2.7a011dc.26af6af2@aol.com>
I Started with 2 pads at each mounting point and added and removed pads
until the doors were aligned correctly. It's not always obvious which
pad you've got to change to make a difference, but I all makes sense
from a geometric standpoint. 

DRSkruffy@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 7/25/00 9:26:12 PM !!!First Boot!!!, Gbouff1 writes:
> 
> << "Level" as far as I am concerned is similar to the expression " beauty is
> in the eye of the beholder".  Strictly a visual, if it looks level it is
> level.  If your frame is not quite true and you adjust the body to the
> reference of the frame, the body will be technically level but appear to sag
> or look a little off.  Also remember that the rear springs are "handed" (at
> least on mine) so the drivers side will sit a little taller than the
> passenger side until you sit in the car.
>   >>
> 
> Sounds good. I was of the opinion that you started with a couple pads on each
> and added/subtracted as needed until it looked "right."
> 
> I have also heard people say they can be used to get the door openings to the
> correct width. This makes sense as well.

-- 
George Richardson
Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559LT -
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
Griffin - '71 Triumph Stag - undergoing restoration
Pikachu - '75 Triumph TR6 - undergoing repair
Kitty - '83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas - Daily Driver

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