[Rx7 seats for 4a]

Yeah I measured them up and they are too big..

Thank you for your comments.

[Rx7 seats for 4a]

Thanks Ron,

I'll measure them at next possible opertunity and let you all know how I get on.

Regards Rob

[Rx7 seats for 4a]

Hi,

I know that mx5 seats can be fitted to a tr4a.But I wondered if the seats from an RX7 would fit.

Can anyone post the dimensions of mx5 seats as I have been offered RX7 seats and don't want to be left with useless seats taking up room in my garage.

Cheers Rob.

[B post position]

Hi all,

After fitting new floor ,self tapped new inner and outer sill in position I'm stuck as to what is the correct position for new b post.What gap should there be between the door and b post should it be the same as the gap at bottom of door?I notice from the passenger side that the b post sits back at a slight angle from the leading edge of the inner rear wing panel but when I offer up new b post at an angle the bottom lip pulls out from outer sill pressing. Any info on this or explanation on this please or even better some photos of these panels on situ.

 

Regards Rob

[Cavity filling]

Great advice guys.A lot of points there I hadn't

Considered.

 

Regards Rob

[Cavity filling]

Hi all,

I wondered if anyone had considered

using expanding foam in hollow structures

of chassis,sills etc.

Having used this is the building

trade I wondered if it would help minimise

damp conditions in these areas and add

some strength.

 

Any thoughts?

Regards Rob

[Wire wheel hubs]

Sorry terry I forgot to mention I've only got the wheels and the splines on these look pretty good.

My concern was if I bought hubs that would have a totally different width/length of groove or are they all the same?.

 

Cheers Rob

[Wire wheel hubs]

Hi all,

Just acquired a set second hand wires for my tr.Are all the hubs a universal fit for the splines

or do they have to be matched?.I haven't looked too closely to see if there are any numbers

etc. Please advise.

 

Cheers Rob.

[Rear wings straight or curved?]

Hi guys,

 

Thanks for all the advice.The reason I am checking is because my car needs all the normal body repairs that a resto project requires eg cills ,inner and outer wings front and rear b post and a post and also complete rear deck.And the situation with the shape of the wing makes itself prevalent when all the associated parts that correspond to the outer wing ie rear deck forward,centre and rear panels.I can only guess that because these panels are just provisionally clamped in place that they are not in correct position.So I will assume the shape of outer wing to be a guide for these and take it from there.I'll post again with my progress or otherwise.

 

 

Cheers lads all the best Rob.

[Rear wings straight or curved?]

Hi all,

 

Should the rear wing for a 4a be totally straight across the top edge where the wing bead fits

The ones I have are curved slightly and don't follow the shape of inner wing please advise.

 

Cheers Rob

[Bar metal panel prep]

Hi all,

Advice required as to best method of preparing panels in resto.As. I am doing a lot of panel repair and replacement is there a more cost effective way to prime panels I.e spray on etch primers etc as opposed to aerosol cans ind if so what's the best to use etc.also closed off panels such as cills and b posts to what extent are these painted are they just etc primed or are they finished with anything else?and are the meeting faces coated in a seam sealer prior to welding ? Any advice welcome.

 

Cheers Rob.

[Overdrive gearbox]

Hi, I am looking for some info on an a type overdrive gearbox. The one in question is from a tr3.can this be fitted to a 4a and if so any modifying required?any serial nos to look out for etc.

 

 

Cheers Rob.

[Rear wing fitting]

Cheers guys for all your advice top class as usual. All the best Rob.

[Rear wing fitting]

Hi, I'm begining a restoration on my 67 tr4 a and am wondering if there is any tech diagrams for the body panels I.e fitting procedures etc.also how much of agap,if any ,should there b for the rear wing bead that fits between outer and inner rear wing?

 

Cheers Rob

[Wire wheels]

Ok cheers lads good advice.

 

Rob..

[Wire wheels]

Any reasons why? As I know they we're fitted to early tr4s and are fitted to the much heavier Austin Healy 3000.

 

Cheers Rob.

[Wire wheels]

Are 48spoke wires suitable for a tr4 a.?

 

Cheers Rob.

[Tr4a overdrive]

I'm currently restoring my '67 tr4a.Iwould like to fit an overdrive gearbox and I believe it is possible to use parts from other triumph cars to make this possible as an alternative to trying to get an A type overdrive as they are pretty rare and also quite pricey.What are the possible alternative options and are these "parts bin "overdrive set ups any good or reliable.

 

Look forward to your advice.

 

Cheers Rob..

[14"KGB wire wheels]

Cheers guys, ill probably just leave it.

 

Thanks Rob.

[14"KGB wire wheels]

Hi, I've been offered a set of 14" wire wheels from an mgb. Would these be ok to fit to my '67 tr4a?Has anyone fitted this set up before?

 

Cheers Rob.

[Chassis hogging]

Thanks for all the varied and helpful info.

Rob.

[Chassis hogging]

Naw

[Chassis hogging]

When I bought the car the left hand side was missing both wings and door but the driver side was missing just the rear wing.although the gap between driver side front wing and door looks ok the gap at the bottom of the door is bigger at the rear.The reason I suspect hogging is that the chassis is visible at the rear valance by about 10 mm.Does this mean hogging or not?

[Chassis hogging]

Just noticed after reading restoration manual that my tr4a 1967 is hogging.whats the best way to remedy?