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In finishing off the restoration of a '60 TR3A, I have been shocked at the
poor quality of aftermarket parts (I already posted about the new slave
cylinder where the bleeder did not seat adequately).
Last week we were fitting a new windscreen when it cracked bottom to top.
Not wanting a repeat performance, I started looking for a reason and found
that the rubber buffer which is held in place by the rear-view mirror
protruded a full quarter-inch more than an old one I had in a box of parts.
I cut it back and the new windscreen went on without any problems.
I am not blaming any of the usual providers, just stating the obvious:
parts aren't getting any better and a bad $2 part can end up costing
hundreds. Restorer beware!
Andrew Uprichard
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finishing off the restoration of a ’60 TR3A, I have been shocked =
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cracked bottom to top. Not wanting a repeat performance, I started =
looking for a reason and found that the rubber buffer which is held in =
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blaming any of the usual providers, just stating the obvious: =
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costing hundreds. Restorer beware!<br><br>Andrew =
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