Hello Peter,
Since I sent the post, I guess I should respond. First, take off the flame
suit. After reviewing my post, I can very easily see why you would respond
the way you did. I couldn't have worded it in a worse way. I missed my
intent by a mile. Secondly, if I had a problem, I would deal directly with
Moss as I have in the past. And you are correct, you (Moss) responded well
when I had a problem. Here's my intended meaning. After cutting, gluing,
re-gluing, (glue everywhere), there is no way Moss would take back this
mess! :o( With all the other items I have purchased to seal the car, I
could only hope I have better luck with the rest, because if not, there is
no way Moss would take back the mess that will be coming. It was my trusty
work that caused 95% of the problem. So, if you correctly sensed an attack,
(as I did after a re-read) please accept my apologies. However, on a more
positive note, I agree with Randall that this communication can strengthen
our hobby. Example in point, (as discussed off list with others), a brief
instruction sheet on the proper application of a seal/gasket would go very
far in helping the untrained in different aspects of restoration. So, before
I get fried, my sincere apologies and thanks for following all our posts.
Alex Manzo
BIG TIME Moss customer
72 TR6 Restored
59 TR3A Restored
60 AH 3000 BT7 (soon to be refreshed)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Arakelian, Peter" <arakelianp@mossmotors.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 05:36 PM
Subject: [TR] Trunk seal/door seal
> Ok, folks, now we are on TR3 seals.
>
> < Moss Spare Trunk gasket for the TR3A. What a mess. I have a complete
> set of rubber trim and gaskets from Moss. Doors, windows, trunk, etc. I
> hope the rest work. I can imagine trying to send them back with any
> luck..>
>
> First, did you contact anyone at Moss R&D yet? What's wrong with the
> trunk seal? Did you get it from Moss direct? Or from a Moss
> distributor? We have developed it to original profile from factory
> drawings, and made it from a very soft compound. Test fit on our TR3
> for crush - so much better than what was previously available. Moss
> return policy is the most generous - send them back.
>
> <Along these lines, the lower door seals for the TR3 that Moss offers,
> 649-020, don't seem to crush at all when in use>
>
> Again, did you contact R&D at Moss?
>
> As has been said, we cannot fix problems we don't know about. I am but
> one person who helps when he can. It is the function of our R&D guys to
> fix these problems, if they know about them. You can go to the web
> site, click contact us and get phone numbers for tech or send an e-mail
> from there. They will respond.
>
> I know I am running long, and I hope this has been taken in the spirit I
> have intended. To help, not hurt. We need feedback; we have no product
> reports on either item.
>
> If you feel the need, my flame suit is on! But I don't deserve it.
>
> Peter Arakelian
> Purchasing Agent
> Moss Motors, Ltd.
> (805) 679-7214
> (805) 692-2510 Fax
> arakelianp@mossmotors.com
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