TR2 Grab handle. TS70L

[roger murray-evans]

I understand that the original TR2 grab handle was of a single OD of the tube?(And

dipped black finish).

Can any one tell me what that tube OD should be please?My car came with the usual

tapered chrome item and I'd rather like to modify that accordingly,assuming the

mounting flanges and other dimensions are similar.

 

Of course, I would be in the market for the real McCoy!

 

On a similar subject, some Philistine has, in the dim and distant past, trodden on

the top of the scuttle, not only creasing the top panel, but snapping the timber

under-rail, which carries all the captive screws, nuts etc for the dash and scuttle.

I can repair it, but an unsullied replacement would be nice in the unlikely event that someone

has one lurking!

 

Otherwise, I have sourced an ally spare wheel cover to replace the incorrect steel

panel that came with the car.The reason it has a steel replacement is going to be

pretty evident once the filler has been blasted off the rear apron!

also.... having had the removable outer steel panels blasted and reduced their weight by 50%,

I decided the ally bonnet felt rather heavy, so invested in 5litres of stripper.

4 days and both sides back to bare metal.

Weight of bare bonnet 14lbs.Weight of paint and filler removed.12lbs! Damage is

limited to 4 very soft dents and no evidence of attempts to knock them out.Probably

should be grateful!

 

Roger M-E

 

[ijonsson]

This is mine, soon going into the car.

http://www.ijonsson.se/tr2/docs/IMG_3110_1.jpg

.. and it doesn't feel like a tube but a solid round bar

Edited August 27, 2017 by ijonsson

[roger murray-evans]

Inge,

Much appreciated!

All the info I need!

 

Regards

Roger

[roger murray-evans]

Thanks to all.

Mmy rather demanding list has been fulfilled!

 

Roger M-E