barty Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Can any body tell me please what is an acceptable door gap around a long door as I am in the middle of a restoration and setting up A and B posts, and will the gaps around bonnet and boot be the same. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR Man Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 4 mm looks too big. I think 3.5 mm is the max any gap on a TR should be. 3 mm looks the nicest.You may have to weld on some metal to get this all around the door. Try and get it too look even all the way around. It is a lot of work but well worth the effort. Under 2.5 mm and you may get rubbing. There is nothing nicer looking than a 'sidescreen' TR with even narrow (3mm) gaps. Purely my personal opinion and not based on 'originality' or anything like that. Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR24178 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) These cars were built using imperial measurements, It does not apply to these vehicles!!!!!!!! 1/4" is ok 5/16" is ideal but 3/8" is a lot too much, But too close will end up with the doors hitting the shuts as the body and chassis flex, Edited November 24, 2012 by TR24178 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 There is a lot of disagreement here. 1/4in is 6mm. 3/8in is 9mm. 5/16in is therefore 7.5mm So the answer appears to be anywhere between 3mm and 9mm as long as its the same all round. This can't be right. Al. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Salisbury Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Just been out to the garage with a pair of callipers, 3mm is perfect, 6mm is definitely too big, and 9mm is in the next garage!! Cheers Rob PS one thought, are these gaps before or after paint? ... my 3mm gaps are after paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Build it so a 1/8in or 3mm drill will slide in easily but a 3/16in wont go. Al. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barty Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks all for your help I think I will go for the 3mm gap it should look better than going to big. Does anybody know of any rear quarter panels to fit between B post and rear wing anywhere as I am struggling to find some. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Sufficient that when driving and the chassis flexes the panels do not collide chipping the paint off..... Cheers Peter W PS No one went for "Two warm pennies" then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 With a long door car you are better off with slightly larger gaps as the doors will flex a bit more than later cars, Good point about allowing for paint and primer though you dont want too much on the edges for obvious reasons. Probably best to go for around 4mm and leading the edges is easier than welding. Barty I have got a R/Hand quarter panel. PM me for details. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Sufficient that when driving and the chassis flexes the panels do not collide chipping the paint off..... Cheers Peter W PS No one went for "Two warm pennies" then MK2 and S type Jaguar door gaps were an old penny width Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR Man Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Yes, Stuart makes a lot of sense about 4 mm door gaps in a long door TR2 because of the extra flexing - I hadn't thought of that. You still can use 3 mm gaps for boot and bonnet. It is a great chance to get everything correct before you re-spray. It's too late afterwards and it would be eternally irritating for you if it doesn't look right after the finish has been completed. Regards, Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR24178 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) I think 1/8 is much too narrow when you see how much everything moves!! Had a look at photos old and new don't see anything that tight Edited November 24, 2012 by TR24178 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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