GoGuy Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi All, My TR3 is being re-sprayed tomorrow and I have a problem with the positioning of the badge. The area under the badge was corroded, so it was cut out and re-plated. In so doing, the exact original position of the badge was lost. Could some kind person give me a dimension from the top of the 'mouth' to the lower edge of the badge? Thanks GoGuy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Hi GoGuy ~ The length to the centre of the lower securing hole from the top of the mouth is 7". (This is for a TR3A but all badges were fitted in the same position.) Just to make sure I measured the distance from the top edge of the apron to the centre of the top securing hole and this is 11". This measurement is the same for all TR2/3/3A's. Hope this helps. Regards ~ Tom. Edited August 10, 2014 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Icarus60 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi GoGuy Looks like Tom has given you the answer. I have just measured my 58 3A and I measured 10" from top of apron to top of badge, and 5 3/4" from bottom of badge to top of mouth/grille line. Regards Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Just measured my 1956 TR3 - top of badge to top edge of apron = 290mm (11.42") bottom of badge to top of air intake = 100mm (3.94") Bob. Edited August 11, 2014 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoGuy Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi, Thanks to all those who replied - just going into the garage armed with tape measure and drill! GoGuy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I find it hard to believe that the distances are the same for TR2 /3 & TR3A (& the above measurements tend to show that) the apron is quite different in shape. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmellings Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi everyone I am new to the forum I wonder if anyone can help I have a 1961 tr3a and I have been told that the badge on the front apron of my car is rare. It is a standard blue and silver badge but the bottom ribbon of the badge is black rather than being the normal blue, would anyone have any ideas on this? Many thanks ian mellings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi Ian ~ My 3A badge is blue/white with black TR3 and the black bottom ribbon. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnhodges Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 According to Bill P's book, "a few later 3As had the bottom part of the badge enamelled in black". John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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