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Re: [TR] I need schooling regarding side curtains

To: Michael Lang <mlang99@comcast.net>, triumph list <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] I need schooling regarding side curtains
From: Greg Gelhar <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 9 May 2009 04:46:08 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Mike,

I converted a set of the later Dzus mount side curtains for TS27536LO by 
welding up the Dzus holes and redrilling for the wedge pieces. I too was given 
a mixed set of side curtains when I bought the car. One door used Dzus, the 
other had the original wedges. It was interesting that I found the missing 
wedges used as shims under the fuel tank straps. I had no problems with the fit 
of the original top.

>Subject: [TR] I need schooling regarding side curtains
>
>I am restoring a 57 TR3 (TS11544L). When I bought the car I received 3
>rather rough looking Dzus style side curtains and an assortment of side
>curtain brackets, both Dzus and wedge mount. They also have sliding
>windows. Based on my research, the wedge mounts went away at TS28825.
>
>Can I retrofit my Dzus side curtains with wedges and zippers when I
>rebuild them, or are there major differences in the construction of the
>frames? I have been attempting to keep the car fairly original, but are
>there benefits to using the Dzus mounts?
>
>The Moss catalog kind of implies that using the later side screens
>requires use of the later top which then implies that there is some sort
>of structural difference.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mike
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