Chris Bottomley Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Hi all I'm new to the forum and relatively new to the TR6 (a 74 CR aquired last May). I need to sort out the angle drive and the rear engine mounts which will involve removing the tunnel. As it is still the original fibreboard tunnel and is liberally coated with loose duck tape I suspect it will end up in pieces. Does anyone have any views on the relative merits of the plastic/ glass fibre replacements? I couldn't find any other threads on this. I guess that there is only a single source for each? I had some sucess on my GT6 reinforcing the fibreboard tunnel with glass mat and resin but I supect the TR tunnel is too far gone and oil soaked for this to work. Regards Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Hi Chris, welcome to the forum. I have a 4A with the same tunnel. I use a plastic one. It fits pretty well and is easy to cut and shape if needs be. It is handy to split the tunnel and cut the rear 6 or 8 inches off and then rejoined with self tappers etc. This helps to remove it when needed. Also consider cutting access holes for the speedo angle drive, and OD rigging link if its an A type OD. Have another access hole for the OD solenoid, again if it is an A type. Not sure where the best place is to get it but some posters have commented that Racetorations do a good one. I suspect that TRShop also do a nice one. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Austin Branson Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Hi Chris, welcome to the forum. I have a 4A with the same tunnel. I use a plastic one. It fits pretty well and is easy to cut and shape if needs be. It is handy to split the tunnel and cut the rear 6 or 8 inches off and then rejoined with self tappers etc. This helps to remove it when needed. Also consider cutting access holes for the speedo angle drive, and OD rigging link if its an A type OD. Have another access hole for the OD solenoid, again if it is an A type. Not sure where the best place is to get it but some posters have commented that Racetorations do a good one. I suspect that TRShop also do a nice one. Roger Sorry to hijack this thread - but, please Roger, give me more info on sub-dividing the cover - I'm sick and tired of taking that damn thing out.Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Hi Austin, not sure how others have done it but I simply cut there rear 6 to 8" off. I then reattached the parts back again using some Ali sheet acting as a butt strap held together with self tapping screws, You need to make the cut forward enough to clear the hand brake. Haven't got a pic. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whatmore179 Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Here you go. Have a look at this one. http://www.racetorations.co.uk/triumphs-c56/tr4a-c8/tr4a-interior-and-trim-c42/racetorations-split-gearbox-tunnel-tr4a-6-p200 Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) At a price the Racetorations fibreglass two piece cover is the Rolls Royce of them all. And it fits. Oops. Simulpost. Edited December 6, 2016 by peejay4A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Ragtag Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 I don't know if he still does them but in my view the CTM fibreglass cover is superb value. Cheaper than the plastic ones that don't fit properly but fits like a glove. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 This is a fiberglass tunnel, and it's strong enough to stand on. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) Another choice - SC parts are doing a split plastic one £119 (it's a Bastuk item) http://www.scparts.co.uk/sc_en/gearbox-tunnel-1-122812.html I have bought one for our TR5 re-build. 1st impressions - it will need a little felting to make it fit. The speedo access cover needs to be cut out and the oil filler access on the other side. But don't they all. Best Bill Edited December 7, 2016 by Bill Bourne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 I stil have the metal one on my 3A, however, I did cut it like the pic *ed_h* posted. The round holes can also be filled using a rubber grommet like the ones you find in the 3A floor covering the jack hole. The front and rear half on mine are connected with a sort of dzus screws: when you release the screws, they stay in place. First time I spotted those screws was on a small plane, on an civilian airport near my town. I begged the guys at the workshop next to the runway for a few of these - and got them. Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Another choice - SC parts are doing a split plastic one £119 (it's a Bastuk item) http://www.scparts.co.uk/sc_en/gearbox-tunnel-1-122812.html I have bought one for our TR5 re-build. 1st impressions - it will need a little felting to make it fit. The speedo access cover needs to be cut out and the oil filler access on the other side. But don't they all. Best Bill The Racetorations one doesnt need fettling and has the access plates already there. Worth the extra plus Im not keen on SC. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 +1 for the Racetorations one, all you need to do is drill the fixing holes. Perfect fit and a great bit of kit. Well worth the money IMHO. (null) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Bottomley Posted December 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Thanks for the info guys, will have to decide whether to buy a cheapie and get the jigsaw out or raid the piggy bank. From the GT6 experience having one that fits well saves a lot of cursing. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) Hi Chris I have an old fiberglass one that you are welcome to have. Collection only but I don't know how far away you are. PS welcome to the club/forum. (null) Edited December 7, 2016 by Kevo_6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 This is how I modified the transmission tunnel on my 3A. Everything is easily accessible and I don't have the bother of having to remove the complete tunnel. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 This is how I modified my transmission tunnel on my 3A. Everything is easily accessible and I don't have the bother of having to remove the complete tunnel. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 The Racetorations one doesnt need fettling and has the access plates already there. Worth the extra plus Im not keen on SC. Stuart. I'm just advising what other choices there are - trying to be helpful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Hi Tom, how many hands do you have ??? Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Hi Roger ~ It's obvious I have three ~ doesn't every TR owner have three? I once knew a German bloke called Hanz Up ~ Hande Hoch!! Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Bottomley Posted December 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Kevo, Thanks for the offer of a fibre glass tunnel. Have sent a PM. Regards Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 This is how I modified my transmission tunnel on my 3A. Everything is easily accessible and I don't have the bother of having to remove the complete tunnel. Tom. img253 - Copy.jpg img254 - Copy.jpg What's really worrying Tom is they seem the same colour as Donald Trumps !!! Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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