RMP NC Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Hello I am curious about the purpose of the raised chromed tab that appears attached to both my boot hinges. Just curious, haven't seen these before but maybe I just overlooked them. thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Probably mountings for a boot rack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Salisbury Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Probably a boot rack attachment point. Cheers Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RMP NC Posted May 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) Ok, there is a boot rack in the parts boxes I got with the car. Haven't looked how it attaches yet as I don't like the look of them generally and plan to not use it, but the answer sounds entirely reasonable. Was this sort of attachment a factory fit or is this aftermarket? My Heritage Certificate does not mention a boot rack. It also does not mention the fiber board dash or formula wood wheel or the Triumph branded AM radio, that I have so maybe those all including the boot rack are US dealer installs. This is a July 64 build, registered as a 65 TR4 in the US. Edited May 19, 2020 by RMP NC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bleednipple Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) It looks like the brackets for the AMCO type rack, which is a popular type used on TR4s and 5s. Almost certainly aftermarket, I'm not aware of it being a factory option although someone more knowledgeable on here will confirm that or otherwise. [EDIT] Here's a link to some pages from the 1960s AMCO accessories catalogue, on Paul Anderson's site, that shows the boot rack very well. http://tr4a.weebly.com/tr4a-amco-accessories.html Nigel Edited May 19, 2020 by Bleednipple Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Should find those brackets slotted, so if you carefully slacken the boot hinge bolts they will slide off. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RMP NC Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Great information. Thanks guys. Exactly what I wanted to learn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trevor Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 They make removing the bookrack easier and came with the rack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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