BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 1/7/2021 at 12:53 PM, MilesA said: My old pockets had been cut into by the cables when used to open the doors, so I slipped pieces of slit windscreen washer tubing over the new pocket edges to protect them. In practice I use the external handle to open the door except on the rare occasions when the sidescreen is in place. Miles Should be a metal hook riveted to the trim panel inner face to support the cable so it does not cut the door pocket. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Nope. Another short cut taken on the resto! Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted January 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Should be a metal hook riveted to the trim panel inner face to support the cable so it does not cut the door pocket. Peter W Noticed on John Skinners door cards there is a nylon or plastic block on the back next to to pocket, which I presume is a guide for the cable. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 hours ago, roy53 said: How about TR 3 Stuart ? [ not 3a ] TR3 doesnt have the buttons either. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Should be a metal hook riveted to the trim panel inner face to support the cable so it does not cut the door pocket. Peter W Correct and often missed on repros. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 My kit came from Roadster Factory and included the metal hook. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just now, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: My kit came from Roadster Factory and included the metal hook. Peter W Manufactured in this country IIRC. Stuart, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 hour ago, stuart said: TR3 doesnt have the buttons either. Stuart. Thanks Stuart, so the same as a tr2. Dose anyone have a photo of this ? Also the metal hook mentioned. Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted January 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Taking note of the mention of the metal hook to prevent the door release cable cutting into the cardboard pocket, I modified a couple of picture hooks and have attached these to the back of the door panels with epoxy glue. I have not seen any originals, so this is my best guess at shape and placing on the panel. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, Ralph Whitaker said: Taking note of the mention of the metal hook to prevent the door release cable cutting into the cardboard pocket, I modified a couple of picture hooks and have attached these to the back of the door panels with epoxy glue. I have not seen any originals, so this is my best guess at shape and placing on the panel. Ralph Looks good. here is a photo of my old door casing. Hook is at the back only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 When I removed the right side door (needed to grind some bad welds) one of the bolts fell in behind the panel. IS here a way to retriever it without removing the fender? Also, is there any reason not to significantly shorten the hoses for the heater? These were cut to the same length as the hoses being replaced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, David Owen said: When I removed the right side door (needed to grind some bad welds) one of the bolts fell in behind the panel. IS here a way to retriever it without removing the fender? Also, is there any reason not to significantly shorten the hoses for the heater? These were cut to the same length as the hoses being replaced. Inside the rear of the front fender is a bolted on sealer or baffle plate. If you remove that it may give enough access. Challenge is undoing the bolts that hold the plate in place. Peter W Edited January 9, 2021 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Or what about removing the circular "speaker" plate on the inside ? Re the hoses, they look like straight hoses to me, the originals should have been "L" shaped, and not that long. https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/hose-heater-silicone-602057x.html Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Thank you both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted January 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 38 minutes ago, Lebro said: Or what about removing the circular "speaker" plate on the inside ? Bob. Do they all have that? Ralph. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Ralph Whitaker said: Do they all have that? Ralph. Not on late cars no. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted January 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Looks good. here is a photo of my old door casing. Hook is at the back only. Not a bad guess then, I got it pretty much spot on by the look of yours, and almost the same shape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 30 minutes ago, Ralph Whitaker said: Not a bad guess then, I got it pretty much spot on by the look of yours, and almost the same shape. You did. How close are you to driving? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 32 minutes ago, stuart said: Not on late cars no. Stuart. If I remove the left side sealer plate would I be able to see if the captive nuts for the dimmer switch mount are installed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted January 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, David Owen said: You did. How close are you to driving? My target is this spring if we are allowed to play out. I can see there being a delay in the registration process due to Covid restrictions though, so I am starting the process now if possible to get a head start. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 32 minutes ago, David Owen said: If I remove the left side sealer plate would I be able to see if the captive nuts for the dimmer switch mount are installed? Yes you should be able to if you can get it undone. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 33 minutes ago, David Owen said: If I remove the left side sealer plate would I be able to see if the captive nuts for the dimmer switch mount are installed? My comment about late cars was in reference to the speaker hole in the right hand footwell side not being fitted on late cars. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 I’ve decided to have Scruffy’s engine out for paint, being as lockdown not set to end anytime soon. so today cleaned and primed the removable covers tomorrow will have the engine cases out and bolt them to engine stand for prep and paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 5 hours ago, stuart said: Yes you should be able to if you can get it undone. Stuart. Thank you. 5 hours ago, stuart said: My comment about late cars was in reference to the speaker hole in the right hand footwell side not being fitted on late cars. Stuart. Got it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T Rusty Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 On 11/30/2020 at 6:19 PM, David Owen said: Thanks. If they break I will find someone competent to show me how to remove them. Hello David, did you find someone competent to remove them? The o rings on my 3A tranny leak badly. I have an extra lid which I planned to re-do with new o rings and use. But in spite of all care the square screws sheared off. I used every tool I had and extractors I had to buy and every fluid I’ve heard of but the sheared off, hardened stubs, are still in there. I’d gladly send the lid to someone who could extract the broken screws. Thanks. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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