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Re: [TR] TR3A Hood/Trunk hinges

To: "Adrian Jones" <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A Hood/Trunk hinges
From: "THOMAS FANSHER" <tfansher@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:22:52 -0400
I used a large cotter pin for a while once.
Tom
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adrian Jones" <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:42 PM
Subject: [TR] TR3A Hood/Trunk hinges


> Hi folks,
>
> Well, I just back home from work and guess what.  The pin from one of the 
> boot hinges had apparently fell out - leaving the trunk lid supported by 
> only one hinge.  The pin in the other hinge is OK - flush with the hinge, 
> but the pins in the hood hinges look like they may also go AWOL, both 
> sticking out about 1/16 inch.  Has anybody experienced this?
>
> At the very least, I would suggest adding this to your quick weekly 
> inspection of the car.
>
> Before I start the quest (undoubtedly futile) for a suitably sized drill 
> bit to cut up as a replacement pin, has anyone got a spare hinge they 
> would like to sell?
>
> Regards, Adrian
> TS 58324
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