MRG1965 Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 All, I need to repair the boot lid of my TR4, but I only need to make the boot lock hole the correct shape again as the lock rotates in the boor lid whether its locked or not, thus making the boot insecure. Given the cost of a new repair panel is £300ish and I only need to lock hole portion, does any body know where I can gat a repair patch or have the correct dimensions so I can fabricate my own. Regards Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Here is an inner panel made by RogerH, tweaked a bit by me, that I am using to fix boot-lids. https://flic.kr/p/fUsKn1 Roger makes the outer panels also but you need to cut your own hole. https://www.flickr.com/gp/90670218@N04/2k7543 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I remember AlanT saying that he's got a couple of spare boot lids, watch this space Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I can measure the holes I made I you want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Hi Mark, you may be able to weld repair the profile back. PM sent. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRG1965 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Hi Mark, you may be able to weld repair the profile back. PM sent. Roger Thanks PM replied to. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRG1965 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I can measure the holes I made I you want. Hi Alan, if you have it to hand I'd appreciate some measurements. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graze Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Mark I've got the same problem but can't do any welding as car is painted and otherwise complete Dimensions would help also Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRG1965 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Mark I've got the same problem but can't do any welding as car is painted and otherwise complete Dimensions would help also Graze Hi Graze, yes I'd like not to weld too as mine too is virtually pristine, but unless the metal is folded back inside and just needs bending back or something can be done inside, I'd resigned myself to having to do some paint repairs. Need to strip it out to see what the actual damage is, but the wife went out an brought a new bathroom pedestal basin and tap last night, so that's most of my Saturday booked up. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Hi Mark, if you have good paintwork it would be a shame to start welding around it. When looking inside at the lock/handle hole have a very good look along the bottom folded edge of the boot. People do horrid things here to cover up rust etc. If the bottom fold is poor then you may well require extensive work and paint. However if in good order then plan B comes in to play (if only we knew what plan B was). The escutcheon for the handle has the two ears that fit into the extended slots in the hole. If they protrude far enough through the skin panel it may be possible bond (glue) a plate on the inside that is big enough to fit snugly to support the glue. Good luck Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRG1965 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Hi Mark, if you have good paintwork it would be a shame to start welding around it. When looking inside at the lock/handle hole have a very good look along the bottom folded edge of the boot. People do horrid things here to cover up rust etc. If the bottom fold is poor then you may well require extensive work and paint. However if in good order then plan B comes in to play (if only we knew what plan B was). The escutcheon for the handle has the two ears that fit into the extended slots in the hole. If they protrude far enough through the skin panel it may be possible bond (glue) a plate on the inside that is big enough to fit snugly to support the glue. Good luck Roger Hi Roger, yes definitely need to get in there and see the damage/rust/bodgery. Was hoping to have a days tinkering on Saturday, but the boss has some plumbing tasks in mind for me. If there is a glue type compound that could be used to hold a plate inside the boot lid to provide suitable location for the handle that would be better for me, at this point. See if I can get some time tonight to strip the handle out and take some pictures. Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Here is horrible stuff on the bottom of a boot-lid. https://flic.kr/p/fqphm6 https://flic.kr/p/fwbaa5 Here is the size of hole I am cutting. Bear in mind that I am copying something that someone else may have copied from someone. In other words I can't be sure that the factory cut them this way. Hole dia = 0.85in, 21.5mm Slot length = 1.15in, 29mm Slot height = 0.25, 6.4mm I'd suggest you make a start a bit smaller and work up to get the fit you want. I put two 3/16in hole in first, then cut the central hole with a conecut. Then file out a bit. Edited September 9, 2014 by AlanT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRG1965 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Here is horrible stuff on the bottom of a boot-lid. https://flic.kr/p/fqphm6 https://flic.kr/p/fwbaa5 Here is the size of hole I am cutting. Bear in mind that I am copying something that someone else may have copied from someone. In other words I can't be sure that the factory cut them this way. Hole dia = 0.85in, 21.5mm Slot length = 1.15in, 29mm Slot height = 0.25, 6.4mm I'd suggest you make a start a bit smaller and work up to get the fit you want. I put two 3/16in hole in first, then cut the central hole with a conecut. Then file out a bit. Thanks Alan, The plan is to cut some stiff card slightly thicker than the steel in the boot lid and use the lock handle as a guide, so I can practice rather than play jeopardy with my dremel then use that as a template to see what can be done. Appreciate the caveat on the dimensions. Mark Edited September 9, 2014 by MRG1965 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Ask if you need any more photos or info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRG1965 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Ask if you need any more photos or info. Cheers Alan, will do, will drop some photos in, once I've worked out how to add photos, seems only to like web based photos, can't browse my own pc and upload, bizar. Can't even see how to load images in to my media, must be missing something very obvious or a setting is switched off. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Don't bother with loading photos on the forum. Ain't enough space allowed to make it worthwhile. Use a photo-site and post the links. Lot of people use Photobucket. I use Flickr which works fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Hi Mark, if you can go photobucket etc then that makes life easy. However uploading pics is easy. Firstly you are limitedto 1.9Mb. Reduce your pic size to appx 100Kb. Go into the 'reply to this topic' box. Click on 'more reply options' bottom righthand corner. Click on 'browse' Double click your pic Click on 'attch this file' - bottom lefthand corner. PLace cursor where you want the pic. Click on add file middle lefthand side. Roger Edited September 10, 2014 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 You get a pretty good image for 100kB but you only get 19 of 'em in 1.9MB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRG1965 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) Hi Mark, if you can go photobucket etc then that makes life easy. However uploading pics is easy. Firstly you are limitedto 1.9Mb. Reduce your pic size to appx 100Kb. Goint the 'reply to this topic' box. Click on 'more reply options' bottom righthand corner. Click on 'browse' Double click your pic Click on 'attch this file' - bottom lefthand corner. PLace cursor where you want the pic. Click on add file middle lefthand side. Roger Hi Roger, ah easy when you know how, thanks. File names need to be very short, that's the only thing I noticed. Mark Edited September 10, 2014 by MRG1965 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Well you can strip off the handle and look for the possible reason to remove that boot lids.I think it is not a good idea to apply glue to hold those plates as it could get off soon and then you have to fix it again.I would rather suggest to fabricate the required parts with provided dimensions or get some locksmith to look for the problem.The expert advice and live evalaution of the problem id musyt and can help. SPAMMER - Do Not Click on link link is to Retire ready.co.uk. Bandoola I have reported it Peter W Edited May 20, 2015 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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