Jeffrey Barteet wrote:
> Hi, Folks,
>
> I'm replacing the check straps on my TR4, something I've been meaning
> to do, literally, for years.
>
> Now that I've got all the panels off and I'm in there, I see I have a
> two-fold problem. The checkstrap assembly provided by Moss goes into the
> kick panel area just in front of the door without issues. The problem
> I've encountered is the 'anchor' portion of the check strap on the door
> itself. It is distorted and almost torn free from the door.
Jeffrey,
My 63's doors were in the same condition, so I fabricated a set of
"anchors" from sheet metal (sorry, don't remember the gauge, but it was
just a smidge (metric dimension) thinner than the original). Now that
I'm actually installing the doors, I wish I'd modeled the "anchors"
after the later -4s and -4As. The early -4s had that dumb metal on
metal stop design, while the later cars had a rubber snubber; the design
change necessitated a change in the anchor design as well. I can send
you pix of what I fabricated if you're interested.
Anyway, you can fabricate your own anchors, then tack weld in place. Or
you can carefully cut them out of the door, then screw a larger "patch"
from the inside. Lots of options.
Jim
>
> The PO who was the original owner must have been pretty heavy handed and
> threw the door open pretty hard.
>
> Is there a repair part for this? The anchor is spot welded to the door
> frame, so it's not something you can unbolt and replace.
>
> Any suggestions from the folks who have BTDT?
>
> Thanks!
>
> -jeffrey
>
--
J.C. Hassall
Blacksburg VA
64 TR4 in autox preparation
95% finished, 90% to go
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