roger murray-evans Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Needing to make sure I have enough bods to refit the TR2 shell to its chassis without too much struggling. Mostly post-prime males in the logistical frame! The shell will be just the bare tub. Cheers Roger M-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) 3 of us did brother's TR2 shell/tub onto the chassis after it came back from blasting. We have an 'H' shaped bracing frame inside between hood frame bolt holes and inner front bulkhead sides. plus a cross brace (Dexion) between front body mounts (useful to lift on) and the apron mounting aluminium cross tube to stop the wobble. No wings, doors, bonnet, apron , or boot lid are fitted. Cheers Peter W Edited September 27, 2019 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 My wife and I did it 30 years ago with I think one other helper. More recently I had four able bodied people and I had fitted a brace for each door opening to prevent the body twisting. I didn't bother with bracing 30 years ago, just lifted it off the trailer and onto the chassis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Two people, one at each end, can lift it a few inches. Four people, one at each corner would be ideal if you need to lift it to put it on stands or turn it over. I used a two ton engine crane with a long boom to do most of the lifting since I had the body on and off the frame many times but I had helpers when I needed to turn the tub over for painting. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger murray-evans Posted September 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Have 5 able men and 1 very able woman lined up for Sunday! I've just removed the carbs and the handbrake, and wrapped the rear shocker mounts and spring shackles in cardboard to reduce any impact damage. Thanks for the advice . Roger M-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 56 minutes ago, roger murray-evans said: Have 5 able men and 1 very able woman lined up for Sunday! Roger M-E Shouldn’t that be Have 5 able men OR 1 very able woman that’s what my wife believes anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, roger murray-evans said: Have 5 able men and 1 very able woman lined up for Sunday! I've just removed the carbs and the handbrake, and wrapped the rear shocker mounts and spring shackles in cardboard to reduce any impact damage. Thanks for the advice . Roger M-E Good plan Roger. In addition to the people doing the lifting it is good to have someone free to deal with issues like something getting snagged without having to put the tub down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 I trust you have also removed the steering box & column ! Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger murray-evans Posted September 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 Never refitted Bob.I've been using 2 idler assemblies for easy maneuvers! Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 40 years ago my father and I did it on our own, engine and box in situ. ..........wouldn't attempt that now. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger murray-evans Posted September 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 I don't know what all the fuss was about. 5 blokes and 4 women.Took around 55 seconds and zero damage! Roger M-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 I don't see any bracing across the door aperture tops ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger murray-evans Posted September 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 No quarter asked.None given Bob! My bodyshop man was instructed to fit bracing bars, but he pooh-poohed the whole idea.My bodyshell being pretty much rot free, and with all the impact damage body repairs being conducted on a straight chassis, he completely relies upon his judgement and an accurate measuring stick.Based on a great deal of previous experience, I let him do it his way, but I know that bracing the doors, as a minimum, is usually the way to go, and if i were doing my self, that would be my chosen route.The truth will out when the panels are refitted and gaps come back under scrutiny. I do, however, have complete trust in his work. Roger M-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 ST Lifted almost completely trimmed shells as seen in this short film. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Lebro said: I don't see any bracing across the door aperture tops ! A properly repaired shell shouldnt need them. Ive done quite a few and when you get to the paint stage you have to remove them anyway. Two man job to lift and fit a bare shell to a chassis Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 I have been told that, on the assembly line at Coventry, the fitters used persuaders (known as heavy hammers to the likes of us) to make panels fit properly, but if too far out, panels would go to ST dealers as items to be sold for repairs/replacements. I cannot vouch for the truth of this! I can say that when the Thames Valley Group visited Canley on 26th November 1970, there was a serious shortage of parts, and the roads on the site were crowded with TR6s and other models, each fitted with 3 nuts per wheel and a bag hanging from the rear view mirror detailing all the parts which would have to be fitted once they became available! This allowed production to continue, but how long the shortages lasted, I have no idea. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, ianc said: I have been told that, on the assembly line at Coventry, the fitters used persuaders (known as heavy hammers to the likes of us) to make panels fit properly, but if too far out, panels would go to ST dealers as items to be sold for repairs/replacements. I cannot vouch for the truth of this! I can say that when the Thames Valley Group visited Canley on 26th November 1970, there was a serious shortage of parts, and the roads on the site were crowded with TR6s and other models, each fitted with 3 nuts per wheel and a bag hanging from the rear view mirror detailing all the parts which would have to be fitted once they became available! This allowed production to continue, but how long the shortages lasted, I have no idea. Ian Cornish One of their favourite implements for "Aligning" panels was a cricket bat. At the end of the week the pile of panels that didnt fit definitely went to the dealers as spares stock which is why any original "Stanpart" panels that come for sale although being better than the repros will still need fettling to fit. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger murray-evans Posted September 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 In my defence at what would otherwise be a display of overkill, the complete rolling chassis, with engine and gearbox, were situated behind the body, so the whole shell had to lifted above rocker cover height in order to allow the chassis to be rolled forward under the rear apron and floors and then forward to the engine bay.If the body had started at the rear of the chassis, i could probably have fudged the job on my own.One of those things that doesn't occur to you when spreading the carcass around! Roger M-e Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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