Paul Down Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 My son is about to restore a short door TR2 and asked my a question that I cannot answer. On the Moss site: https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/body-chassis/body-panels/rear-body-floor-panels-tr2-3a.html It shows item 19 ( rear wing fixing clamp) When we dismantled the car 40 years ago I could not recall such a clamp being fitted but then my memory is failing fast. Perhaps it had rusted away? Does anyone know if this was an original fitting or a later enhancement Thanks Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Yes original fitment to pull the very rear of the wing by the lamp tight into the back panel, it might well have not been fitted to the very first few cars but certainly from then on. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) As Stuart states they were original fittings. They are an absolute swine to fit believe me! This is a two man job! I had to struggle by myself! Tom. Edited July 12, 2018 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 As Stuart states they were original fittings. They are an absolute swine to fit believe me! This is a two man job! I had to struggle by myself! Tom. Which is why they are often not re-fitted after wing removal. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 You're perfectly right there AlanR Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 My very early 2 had this fitted http://www.leacyclassics.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=rear+wing+clamp&cat=1388 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Hi Rod ~ The boxed captive nut on your bracket appears to be on the inside and not on the outside of the bracket? I've read on the Forum that some brackets had the captive cages fitted on the wrong side. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) That's interesting, the photo in the above link shows the clamp incorrectly made, the captive nut should be on the other side. When I was putting my car together (early TR3) the clamps supplied by the TR shop were the same. I moved the captives to the other side. Bob. https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-602167 You beat me to it Tom !! Edited July 12, 2018 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) Hi Bob ~ I'm completely confused now! Which side should the captive nut be on? Perhaps my clamps, supplied by Moss, had the captive nuts on the wrong side? This might explain why I had great difficulty in fitting them.? I had to bend my clamps inorder to get the securing screw to engage with the nut. My clamps came as per Bob's (Rimmer) pattern. Tom. Edited July 12, 2018 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Down Posted July 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Many thanks to all for a very comprehensive answer, great place this Forum!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 The photo in the Rimmer link above is correct Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thanks Bob ~ That's exactly what I fitted (eventually!). Regards ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Dose anyone have a photo of the clamp fitted position ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 A couple of photos here: Taken looking up under the wing, outer wing on the left, rear of wing at the bottom. click on to enlarge. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Thanks Bob now need to find someone with long arms Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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