Adie TR3A Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 My early 3A (oct 57)came from the states with aluminium side screens fitted. These have no covering on the window part just what appears from the bits left a "T" shaped rubber seal that fits in a groove on the top edge from front to back. There is an upholstered flap that fits on the bottom edge. These are wedge fitting frames. Questions: are these correct as they are ie anodised aluminium as others i have seen are steel frames that have been covered Any idea of a source for the rubber seals Regards adrian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 They are the usual US Acme manufactured screens, not original. If you want to continue to use them then you`ll have to have a look through the usual rubber seal suppliers catalogues to find something suitable https://coh-baines.co.uk/ https://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/ https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/ Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adie TR3A Posted May 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 Thanks Stuart Although not original i think i will stick with these, the s/h steel ones i have seen for sale look like they need a lot of work. I will get the frames polished locally and then have them anodised. The bottom flap looks an easy enough job for my local trimmer to redo Knew about woolies and baines but not seals direct should be able to find something at one of these regards adrian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 As Stuart has stated the US made aluminium framed side screens or Side Curtains. TRF does a rebuild service. https://www.the-roadster-factory.com/side_curtain_flyer.htm Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) Dear Adrian, I think I remember the design, but am curious all the same; could you post photos of these frames? (They may have one advantage, if they are lighter than the factory-built ones). Edited May 16, 2020 by DavidBee extra point made Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adie TR3A Posted May 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 David There are a s/h pair for sale on ebay right now item number 164183632226 with good photo's Think the alloy frames may be wedge type only bur as the locating arms are screwed on it would be an easy change to the Dzus type regards adrian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 4 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: As Stuart has stated the US made aluminium framed side screens or Side Curtains. TRF does a rebuild service. https://www.the-roadster-factory.com/side_curtain_flyer.htm Peter W TRF will rebuild factory sidescreens and do an amazing job too. I dont think they will tackle the aftermarket versions though. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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