john minchin Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 I am in the process of trimming my TR3a and when I took it apart in a slot just behind the door on one side was a strip of twisted rope type material which seemed to be on the receiving end of a few tacks to hold the seal or trim in that area. The one I am missing I am intending to replace with a bit of old pallet wood. My question is - What should it be ? Thanks in anticipation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 I glued in a length of MDF Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Forest TR3A Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 In my opinion they adjusted the position of the b-post / striker plate or - on the long run - the position of the front / bulkhead to the rear of the car with this gap. In this area it's possible to vary about half an inch... Or am I wrong with this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 It was originally a bit of Jute, I would use a sliver of wood thats hard enough to take the carpet tacks that were used to hold the furflex in with originally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Read Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 As I am about to strip off my doors and front wings could anyone post a photo of what I need to look for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 The "Rope" fits in the slot in the back of the "B" post as marked here. below. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john minchin Posted December 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 I put in a piece of pallet wood as this seemed top meet the criteria. By the time I had whittled it to fit there was only a sliver left. Thanks for the picture Stuart, that is actually my car judging by the roll over bar holes in the inner wing. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 28 minutes ago, john minchin said: I put in a piece of pallet wood as this seemed top meet the criteria. By the time I had whittled it to fit there was only a sliver left. Thanks for the picture Stuart, that is actually my car judging by the roll over bar holes in the inner wing. John Correct John it is. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 I am at the same stage, trimming the rear wheel arches and fitting the rear trim panels. I have whittled some wood down and fitted it in, now need to attach the furflex . I have been looking through all my books to try find a picture that shows how the top of the furflex is finished off. I am thinking that if i cut it over length and remove a small section of the rubber tube from inside, I could maybe fold the unsupported material over and trap it under the 1/4 trim panel. Any help or photos appreciated. Same problem with the A pillar furflex too. Ralph. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john minchin Posted December 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 Ralph, I'll PM you as this is going off topic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Ralph Whitaker said: I am at the same stage, trimming the rear wheel arches and fitting the rear trim panels. I have whittled some wood down and fitted it in, now need to attach the furflex . I have been looking through all my books to try find a picture that shows how the top of the furflex is finished off. I am thinking that if i cut it over length and remove a small section of the rubber tube from inside, I could maybe fold the unsupported material over and trap it under the 1/4 trim panel. Any help or photos appreciated. Same problem with the A pillar furflex too. Ralph. Please start a thread on how you resolve the ‘end of furflex’ issue. I too am at this stage. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Read Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 The photo is interesting my 3A does not have a groove in the inner quarter panel. It is flush and the trim is simply screwed to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john minchin Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 This is where I am. You can see the wood down each side. The wood is approx 10mm wide. I would appreciate any clues as to how and where the furflex attaches as the side arch trim panels cover the wood. I am having to adjust the length of the side rear arch trim panels not because they are made wrong but the car seems different side to side, only by 5mm or so. For 25 years my car had no furflex fitted and I rarely if ever drive it with the hood up so in many ways does it matter if fitted at all ? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john minchin Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 A link to the new thread as requested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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