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Re: TR3 rear apron differences

To: Henry Frye <thefryes@iconn.net>
Subject: Re: TR3 rear apron differences
From: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 20:16:49 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Merlin Group Inc.
References: <3.0.32.19981016081742.00807b30@mailhost.iconn.net>
I don't know about the post TS60000 rear apron, but the difference
between the TR2-3 and TR3A  apron is only the brake lamps. In fact, on
my TR3, when I bought the new rear apron, it was actually a 3A apron
that had had the brake lamp mounts removed and welded over.

What I do know though, is that if you can salvage the old apron, do it.
The new ones are so rough that it would take either an expert sheet
metal guy or and expert bondo worker to make them look correct.

Unfortunately, I'm neither, but then again, I'm not particular either.

Henry Frye wrote:
> 
> Greetings Worldly Scions,
> 
> My TR3B was hit pretty hard in the rear before I got it. The DPPO (Previous
> once removed) had some awful bodywork done to the rear apron that got
> things sort of close. I am thinking of replacing the rear apron, that's the
> part that goes from behind the boot lid all the way down to the underside
> of the car. The spare tire lid attaches to the middle of the apron.
> 
> I looked at the Moss catalog, and find three rear aprons listed, One for
> the TR2 up to TS16472, the next is TS16473 to TS60000, and the last is
> TS60001 to the end of production. My TR3B would call for the last one.
> 
> In the Moss price list, under the part number for the part I need, it says
> use the pre-TS60000 apron. I assume the post-TS60000 apron in unavailable.
> 
> So, anyone know the differences? Has anyone tried to put this earlier panel
> on a post-TS60000 car? How tough is this panel to replace?

-- 
George Richardson
The Wyvern - '57 TR3, TS15559L - getting ready for the road!
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm

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