This is an extremely tough repair. That point is actually free to pivot
around the pin, and if it isn't, it'll break. If it's not at the correct
angle horizontal angle it'll break
I was able to weld mine back together again, and it's stood the test of
y constantly raiding and lowering the top, so I guess I got it good
enough. Either that, or I added enough weld to the joint that it's
flexing someplace else that's less brittle.
cm.sherman@verizon.net wrote:
>I recently purchased my 1971 Stag MK1, and have begun a ground-up
>restoration. And so, as I make my way tearing down the car into smaller
>pieces, assessing the "damage" along the way, I have discovered all sorts
>of fun projects (we love our cars).
>
>The Convertible/Hood Frame is broken at the forward joint (see link
>below),
>and I'm uncertain on how best to repair, if even viable.
>
>The front bar (locking/release lever section) is in good/fair condition -
>some rust, but could salvaged - perhaps some lead filler could revive it.
>The rest of the frame is perfect.
>
>BUT, the two sections are BROKEN apart (front bar snapped from side bars)
>How should I fix this?
>
>http://members.verizon.net/~vze1k4sw/drawings/frame%20Repair.jpg
>
>[ ] Welding (I've never done this before)
>[ ] Rivet a support plate between the two
>[ ] Bring it to a specialist? (suggestions)
>[ ] Frame exchange (Rimmer Brothers offers a but $460 plus freight is too
>rich for me).
>[ ] Forget the top altogether :)
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Corey Sherman
>1971 TR6 CC57290LO
>1971 STAG LE1326L
>cm.sherman@verizon.net
>
>
>
>
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1975 Triumph TR6 - Undergoing restoration
1972 Triumph Stag - Daily Driver
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