Andy,
That tab on the frame is most likely there as a tow hook or tie down, though it
looks added, not factory.
As for the rear shock conversion, I have a couple modifications that I plan
when I redo my spare chassis.? One is to place a piece of square stock behind
the conversion at a 45 degree angle between the top of the bracket down to the
frame to prohibit flex of the top of the rear shock conversion bracket
backwards in a arcing motion.? There are a few pictures at
www.triumphowners.com/108.?; Scroll down to the pictures section and look for
the title Rear Shock Conversion Problems, then look at the last picture.? Not a
great picture but better than nothing.
The second would be to form a Z type bracket to allow for a bump stop to be
used.? Another lister has done this and my search for pictures I thought I kept
turned up nothing.? Essentially it would attach at the top of the bracket and
come down in roughly a Z motion to engage at the bump stop.? I am not convinced
that bolting the Z bracket in would create enough strength to effectively work
in a Dukes of Hazzard maneuver.? Maybe welding at the top and a bracket at the
bottom might be necessary.? My two cents.
Nice job so far by the way.
If you decide to powder coat the primer I would be interested in a report on
your adventure.
Aaron
Aaron Cropley
71 TR6 (Throttle Body Injection!)
http://www.triumphowners.com/108
2002 Mini Cooper S
Topsham, Maine
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Packard <apackard68@comcast.net>
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 3:32 am
Subject: [6pack] Holiday resto progress and tube shock bump stop question
Happy Holidays, list. I received the gift of time to spend in the garage
from my wife this past week. Follow the attached link for photos of my
progress.
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