George,
Don't give last rites just yet! If I understand your description of where the
crack is, you're referring to the weld line that runs along the circular top
edge of the 'box' section that is welded to the suspension spring cup. This is
a common TR problem and can easily be rewelded. There are actually a number
of suspect areas that need a going over including the steering rack mount
brackets that another lister mentioned a day or so ago. However, if your
turret is completely unattached then there is more welding needed as the lower
section of the 'box' is also welded to the spring cup. Hopefully there is no
damage to the structure.
As far as replacing the whole turret, even TR chassis fabricators such as CTM
Engineering in the UK attach used turret assemblies as it is not economically
feasible to make them new nowadays. Combination of of low demand and very high
cost of tooling. If you have to replace the whole assembly then find one off
of a rusted chassis. It's not as hard to find one as you might think. But I
do not believe you really need to pursue this avenue. Find a good welding shop
that will come to your car. Many do 'house calls'. I had this done to my 250
years ago for the same problem.
Greg Dito
CD6250L
> The left front spring 'turret' has cracked making the car undriveable, at
>least safely.... Have any of you folks had this problem? Is there some way
>around it, or are my TR6 days over?
>
> George Loriot
> 1976 TR6
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