Joe,
I couldn't agree more with Dick.
Make sure that the other thing you order is the gasket for the bottom of the
windshield. The old one will never really seal well again. Then when you
put it together make sure you have a couple of extra pairs of hands and some
thin plastic. That gasket is a pain to get flat by yourself.
Regards,
Steve
tr6@kc4sw.com
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From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Sally or Dick Taylor
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 10:19 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Dash pad removal
Joe wrote:
Hi,
< I was hoping somebody might shed some light on the Dash Pad on TR6's.
I have a '71 TR6 I just bought and I am taking it apart to restore......
For the life of me I cannot figure out how to take the dash pad off. It
seems to be glued in place, but I try to remove it and nothing is
happening. In order for me to remove it, I'm afraid it will need to be
destroyed. Are these readily available items?
Any info would be appreciated.>
Thanks,
Joe
Joe---The top crash pad is spot glued into position, and held fast by
the edges tucking under the windscreen, and again between the wood dash
and its metal facia. If it is cracked and you are going to replace it,
take it off with a puttty knife!
I don't know how far you've gotten into the removal of the top pad, but
it is necessary to remove the windscreen and the wood dash, complete
with tach and speedo. If you haven't already done so, it's best to equip
yourself with a good repair manual, such as the Bentley, Haynes, or the
Triumph Repair Operation Manual before attempting some of these type of
jobs.
All of these crash pads can be purchased thru The Roadster Factory, Moss
and a couple other Triumph suppliers. The repair manuals, too. Ask for
their catalogues, as they're invaluable when working on these beauties!
Dick Taylor
'73
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