Guest ntc Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) Hi Guys Thought you guys might like to follow this one as the 5 refurb went down well standby Stuart what do you think of the gaps mate? As requested Alan Edited August 1, 2010 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) what do you think of the gaps mate? Definitely not as original!! Are you sure you have left enough space for the paint?! AlanR Edited August 2, 2010 by TR 2100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Definitely not as original. Are you sure you have left enough space for the paint?! AlanR Looking good Neil, nice one mate Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 I'd mount the chromed striker plate on the "B" posts as well as the horizontal latch in the doors and check again. On both the TR3As that I did, I had tho shorten the angled end of the door latch before sending it to the re-chrome shop - as well as grind off about 1/8" from the serrated back of the plate on the "B" posts so the doors could close. I agree with Alan about the paint thickness. As for the arched portion at the top of the door to skuttle (above the hinges), I'd leave that. Once the black rubber strip in in that space, it will look fine. The blue paint on the lower outer sill is still blue which tells me that this sill was done prior to what you're doing now. It appears to me that the lower outer door sills may be repros and these are pressed straight. If the door is an original door with an original outer skin, you will find that the door has a curve from front to back of about 1/8". The sill looks flat from one end to the other and if you add some lead filler to the outer sill to conform to the curve that should be on an original door, the sill would look better and with a nice radius on this bot, you could make the bottom gap look better. Also you might want to consider raising the door by the hinge plates. The photo is fron the 2nd TR I did. After painting, it came out looking super. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 I'd mount the chromed striker plate on the "B" posts as well as the horizontal latch in the doors and check again. On both the TR3As that I did, I had tho shorten the angled end of the door latch before sending it to the re-chrome shop - as well as grind off about 1/8" from the serrated back of the plate on the "B" posts so the doors could close. I agree with Alan about the paint thickness. As for the arched portion at the top of the door to skuttle (above the hinges), I'd leave that. Once the black rubber strip in in that space, it will look fine. The blue paint on the lower outer sill is still blue which tells me that this sill was done prior to what you're doing now. It appears to me that the lower outer door sills may be repros and these are pressed straight. If the door is an original door with an original outer skin, you will find that the door has a curve from front to back of about 1/8". The sill looks flat from one end to the other and if you add some lead filler to the outer sill to conform to the curve that should be on an original door, the sill would look better and with a nice radius on this bot, you could make the bottom gap look better. Also you might want to consider raising the door by the hinge plates. The photo is fron the 2nd TR I did. After painting, it came out looking super. Don The shell is totally original as is the sills Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Well that did not take long there are those that know and those that don't tat ta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alanwcoote Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Morning All I am impressed at the way you have managed to get a wavey line between the door and wing rather than go for the boring, usual uniform one seen on other cars Don . Its a breath of fresh air to read postings and view photos from people whos cars looked super after painting. My wife looks pritty good with make up on. Sarcasum Lowest form of wit ( great in it ) Patch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Well that did not take long there are those that know and those that don't tat ta And those who "don't know" - should they, or could they, have known? Shame you deleted the photo so quickly. Now, no-one can see what it's all about. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 And those who "don't know" - should they, or could they, have known? Shame you deleted the photo so quickly. Now, no-one can see what it's all about. AlanR Hi Alan I have owned 11 Tr's and rebuild 5 of them . I do not mind constructive criticism, but bullsh"" not for me thanks .I help others on here as they do me.Pics put back at the top Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Hi Neil, The gaps look pretty good mate, uniform and straight..that must have have took some work, my hats off to you.. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 And those who "don't know" - should they, or could they, have known? Shame you deleted the photo so quickly. Now, no-one can see what it's all about. AlanR And there are those who don't understand what's going on! The photos look superb buts what's with the comments, who upset who? Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomMull Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 And there are those who don't understand what's going on! The photos look superb buts what's with the comments, who upset who? Rgds Ian Thanks Ian, my thoughts exactly. Tom Mulligan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 All looking good, guess you are going to be busy for a while, I'll try not to bother you with to many calls and questionsHonest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 All looking good, guess you are going to be busy for a while, I'll try not to bother you with to many calls and questionsHonest Anytime you know better than that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 (edited) Just to say thank you to Paul( UVC 166) for all his advise today I hope you liked what you found Edited August 6, 2010 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Don The shell is totally original as is the sills Neil, Not that it's particularly important but, this must be one very very rare TR as there can't be many/any other sidescreen cars with unrepaired but not-rusty shells. How lovely! My TR3 is all steel now, having been a lot of holes and rust/filler/general horrible stuff before the rebuild. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 (edited) Neil, Not that it's particularly important but, this must be one very very rare TR as there can't be many/any other sidescreen cars with unrepaired but not-rusty shells. How lovely! My TR3 is all steel now, having been a lot of holes and rust/filler/general horrible stuff before the rebuild. David Hi David Thanks,and yes no filler(apart from where the factory put it,no welding, no rust just the odd stress cracks in the engine bay to sort front inner wing Edited August 6, 2010 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Update: With the help of my glamourous assistant Emoes, starting this morning 8:30 to fit body back on the chassis finished by lunchtime. Every hole lined perfect and a quick refit of panels spot on. Very happy bunny!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Excellent - any more photos - or were you too busy to take any? Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Update: With the help of my glamourous assistant Emoes, starting this morning 8:30 to fit body back on the chassis finished by lunchtime. Every hole lined perfect and a quick refit of panels spot on. Very happy bunny!!! Ideal mate well done. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 (edited) Bloody Hell Neil, at this rate it will be ready for Stafford saturday week. Sounds like it.s all coming together nicely, looking forward to seeing your hard work Edited August 8, 2010 by Clarkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emoes Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Bloody Hell Neil, at this rate it will be ready for Stafford saturday week. Sounds like it.s all coming together nicely, looking forward to seeing your hard work Please don't give him ideas Clarkey!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Well his bonnet will be there at least Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Well his bonnet will be there at least Stuart. Will we be using it for a beer table Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Will we be using it for a beer table Probably the most rare beer table ever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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