foster461 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 If you can get hold of the bolt in version of those short flat topped LTD fasteners then use them all the way round the rear from the "B" post back as they are better if you ever wanted to fit a hard top. Stuart. Stuart, thanks for that detail. I do want to make provision for the hardtop. Here is the assortment of bolt on style in my box, various peg length and bolt lengths. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Thats handy that you can get hold of the flat topped ones, The bolt lengths will depend on what they need to go through, the short will do for most and then you will need two long ones one each side for the retaining plate for the rear end hood webbing plate as it has to go through the plate and the webbing and the panel. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Thats handy that you can get hold of the flat topped ones, The bolt lengths will depend on what they need to go through, the short will do for most and then you will need two long ones one each side for the retaining plate for the rear end hood webbing plate as it has to go through the plate and the webbing and the panel. Stuart. Actually all of the new ltd pegs that I have came with a job lot of spares that I bought a few years ago so I'm not actually sure what you get today from TRF/Moss when you order new ones. I just ordered a complete kit from TRF (on sale for $50) so I'll report back what I get in a few days. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hi Stan, I have had three different thread sizes on the very rough set on the car and I think that the new ones did not come with nuts but they weren't the same as the old ones. Always get them with appropriate nuts. Also fit the leather isolation washers save the paintwork. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 They will more than likely be 2BA but could also be 10/32UNF Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) They will more than likely be 2BA but could also be 10/32UNF Stuart. My assortment includes: #8 x 32 long bolt pegs which fit the rear webbing anchor points. #10 x 32 long bolt pegs from an unknown location #10 x 32 short bolt pegs also from an as yet unknown location Update: The pegs with the short #10x32 bolt fit the doors. So there are so far three different pegs on the TR3A, the machine screw style for the dash capping, the #10 thread for the doors and the #8 thread for the rear webbing mount. Edited December 28, 2014 by foster461 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Interesting you say No8 for webbing plate as normally they are all the same at 10/32 Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Interesting you say No8 for webbing plate as normally they are all the same at 10/32 Stuart. Saved my ass once again Stuart. Funny how a number 8 screw can cut a thread in a paint filled #10 hole. Now that I have run a tap through to clean the paint out I see that both the inboard and outboard holes in that webbing anchor plate are both #10 / 32. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Thanks for the switch panel detail Rod, I'll give that a go with my smaller panel. Here's how the switch panel looks now covered with the same vinyl as the dashboard. I like this a lot so thanks Rod for the idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Don't forget the rear view mirror Stan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Don't forget the rear view mirror Stan. I'll need that around mid April Neil, before I fit the windshield. Hopefully I will find where I put it by then.. We are just starting to paint the outer panels so I'm getting on with as much of the interior, engine bay and wiring as I can over the winter while the painting proceeds. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Good job Stan to try and fit later is not easy ( I found out the hard way ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Here's how the switch panel looks now covered with the same vinyl as the dashboard. I like this a lot so thanks Rod for the idea. Hi stan, looks great! I already had exactly the Same panel covered for future use, but havent seen It mounted yet. Like the looks too! Now looking for a pull switch for the rear lamp, as a reverse light. A knob with an " R" ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hi stan, looks great! I already had exactly the Same panel covered for future use, but havent seen It mounted yet. Like the looks too! Now looking for a pull switch for the rear lamp, as a reverse light. A knob with an " R" ? The switch panel, switches and knobs all came from Holden (thanks Stuart). What is cool is the panel has elongated holes along the top edge that allow it to be attached to the dashboard using the same attachment screws that secure the heater brace to the dash so no holes to drill or any other mods needed to the dashboard or the switch panel. I dont see an "R" knob in the Holden collection but they have a blank knob or you can search for a language in which their word for reverse starts with F L W C S H or P http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproducts.asp?sg=1&pgCode=020&sgName=Electrical&pgName=Switches&agCode=0508&agName=Push-Pull+Switches&pageno=1 Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I dont see an "R" knob in the Holden collection but they have a blank knob or you can search for a language in which their word for reverse starts with F L W C S H or P Stan "W"everse ? Need to come up with another funtion for the other hole. i have skipped my spots on the front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hi Edwin, In the UK the reverse light must either be connected to a gearbox switch or an illuminated switch. The Lucas L494 reverse light came with bracket, wire, switch and light. The Lucas switches are rare and very expensive as are an original lights. The ones I have and spares all came without switches and the PO had stolen them to sell separately. Even those have variations depending on the age, you get those with wires exiting through the bottom of the hollow bolt and those with a threaded stud and the wires come through a grommet in the back of the light. The earliest ones are with a hollow stud as per the kit in the ST accessory book and were fitted in pairs. Just to add another detail the lenses were different as well, either fluted vertical pattern or pyramid points like the inside of a red reflector. All little details for those who think such things really matter, but I choose the later type for my 3a leaving the older ones for my Tr2. I probably have at least two NOS spares and a rebuilt switch if you fancy a correct period detail. Rgds Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Harris Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 As my Grandfather would call to the farm draft horse"Wee Back"? Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hi rod, I have one l494 in good shape with the hollow bolt. The original setup was one at each overrider on the side, but i dont want to drill holes in them.. I made a bracket to bolt one on top of an overrider. I dont know how the original switch looks like. Any pictures online? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hi Edwin, This is the illuminated switch i was referring to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 hmm link seems to be broken ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hi Edwin, Try this link https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Lucas+illuminated+reverse+switch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Well my plans to mount the little switch panel using the LH heater brace screws have been foiled. The odometer reset goes smack through the middle of that brace. I'm going to need a plan B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hmm in my mind the speedo is on the left Side, in my Tr2 there's only one hole for the reset , on the left. You could switch the gauges? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hmm in my mind the speedo is on the left Side, in my Tr2 there's only one hole for the reset , on the left. You could switch the gauges? According to Bill P, the speedo used to be on the left until around TS29098 after which it was moved to the right on LHD cars so that during a rally the navigator could read the odometer.. Switching the speedo and tach would be an option, I'll have to give that some thought. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RandallD Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Stan- Apologies for the poor picture, it was dark in the garage this morning - just wanted to show where I mounted a similar switch panel to the brace on my car - this one is used for an auxiliary fan and hazard lights. It is easily accessible, just not very visible until you sit in the car. Regards Randy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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