I had the same hole, because a PO had had a radio installed I presumed it to
be the speaker hole. I just cut a piece of tin and closed it up. I have
been caught in a couple of rain storms since then, but nothing comes in.
If you are not going to have a radio, seal it up and just be sure your
fender and sealer plate are properly installed.
Bill
Bill Beecher
'58 TR-3A TS30766L "Tarbaby"
www.triumphowners.com/1566
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
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-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave1massey@cs.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 6:17 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 kick panel hole
In a message dated 7/11/2011 9:57:58 PM Central Daylight Time,
lgmtr6@yahoo.com writes:
> I'm in the process of restoring a 58 TR3A and with the fenders off,
> there is a big hole almost 8" across and looks to be factory cut in
> the passenger right side foot well. It looks like a great place for water
to get in.
> What is it for and should I seal it up?
>
My 57 had the same. It looks suspiciously like a speaker mount. Sure,
seal it up with an 8 inch weather proof speaker.
Seriously, did you see evidence of water damage originating from that
opening? I didn't. I had plenty from everywhere else but I think this is
sufficiently shrouded. Besides, who drives these things in the rain
anymore?
Dave
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