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Re: [TR] tr-3 grill

To: "'Gary Nafziger'" <nafzigerg@yahoo.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] tr-3 grill
From: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:21:25 -0700
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> It seems to be a little larger than 
> expected and
> also will need to have a little more of a "bow" bent into it. 

I had that problem with my TR3A (which I assume is what you are talking
about).  My fault, really, as I didn't give the body shop any measurements
for the grille opening after some kind person backed into me in a parking
lot and didn't even leave a note.

But the grille was fairly soft, easy to bend by hand, and IMO didn't look
too bad with a significant curve bent into it.

Here's a shot where you can kind of see the curve:
http://tinyurl.com/9mvtdnm

After bending the center enough to fit into the opening, I used some love
taps with a body hammer to work the rolled edge back down against the body.

-- Randall  

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