pfenlon Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 Restoring my USA spec TR4, has not been without its trials and tribulations. The latest is just embarrassing. It had had a TR4A centre section "H" frame fitted at some time, This I had nicely recovered, and along with my new carpet set began to fit it. Now for a LHD car the 4A "H" frame would not present a problem, the right hand application, being OK. For a RHD car, applying the handbrake means Jamming your left wrist between the Brake lever and the "H" section....................... Anyone wanting a TR4A "H" section let me know, ( What a plonker ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 I'd be interested in this if you no longer want it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 Just a thought Pete - why not convert to a 4A type handbrake on top of the tunnel? More convenient and while lacking the ultimate mechanical advantage of the earlier type it can be modified for improved performance. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 Hi Pete, the 4A centre HB can work well (the 4 HB is very good tho') By the way. That is a TR5/6 'H' section - it does not have the raised lip on the gearstick cutout. Is it not possible t slightly bend the HB away from the 'H' section. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted March 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 50 minutes ago, tim hunt said: Just a thought Pete - why not convert to a 4A type handbrake on top of the tunnel? More convenient and while lacking the ultimate mechanical advantage of the earlier type it can be modified for improved performance. Tim Thats too much work sadly, TR Bitz are going to look for a normal one tomorrow. Roger, knowing my luck it would break, and in its normal position it can worry your leg a little, and more if moved a bit to the right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Salisbury Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 Back in the late 60's Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick and Titch said "Bend It"!! ... just a little!! I'll get my coat!! Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 I'll help you find it !! Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 3 hours ago, tim hunt said: Just a thought Pete - why not convert to a 4A type handbrake on top of the tunnel? More convenient and while lacking the ultimate mechanical advantage of the earlier type it can be modified for improved performance. Tim Made up a kit covering all this for aTR4 group member who was struggling with the original handbrake. Worked well, and from memory total cost less than £100.00 John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) It would be a shame to discard the 4A H frame because it adds rigidity to the body. Why not attempt to shorten the lever until your wrist clear the H frame if possible (2" should be ok). Wrist watch being another story.... Edited March 16, 2021 by Geko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Geko said: It would be a shame to discard the 4A H frame because it adds rigidity to the body. Why not attempt to shorten the lever until your wrist clear the H frame if possible (2" should be ok). Wrist watch being another story.... Standard TR4 one does the same job, thats why they fitted them. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean f connaughton Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 hi. stitched cover lovely job. can you tell me the contact and cost of same . sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted March 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 7 hours ago, sean f connaughton said: hi. stitched cover lovely job. can you tell me the contact and cost of same . sean Cost was £70, trimmer was pete Lenton in Cheadle Hulme cheshire, now owned by Brian after Pete's death, nice bloke on 0161 4852464 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean f connaughton Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Stitched leather covering lovely job . Can you tell me where you got it done and the cost? Sean. Hi Pete. Spoke to Brian as you said nice bloke, As i live in Southern Ireland i was hoping that he could supply only as i was not comfortable sending frame over by post...He will have a look to see if he has the pattern off yours and i am to contact him in say a weeks time, Thanks Sean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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