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Re: [TR] TR3 Body Question

To: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 Body Question
From: Michael Lang <mlang99@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:41:36 -0700
Both corners are bent inward on TS11544L. I always wondered if they were
that way from the factory! I didn't straighten them as I figured the
cappings would cover them up.

Mike

>> On one side of the car it is folded over - on the other
>> it
>> is more upright, creating a rather sharp edging.
>>     
>
> Carl, on TS13571L both sides are folded over.  I checked this morning, but
> didn't have time to take pictures; possibly I could get some tonight.
>
> ISTR that TS39781LO is more like you describe, one side folded almost to
> right angles, and the other side only bent a little.  I'm guessing that the
> original factory workers just gave them a swipe with a hammer, and didn't
> particularly worry about the angle as long as the dog leg capping fit in
> place.
>
> -- Randall 
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