Don:
I have recovered my fascia support, using a kit from
MOSS.
It is actually pretty easy to get good results. Strip
the old cover off thoroughly. Spray the back of the new cover and the
bracket with good contact cement and let dry (I used Borden's).
Use a plastic garbage bag to cut several 1' x 1' squares
of plastic, and press them into place on the back of the new cover.
Use one for the shifter area, one for the radio area, and one for
each leg. These will adhere loosely, and can be pulled out from
between the cover and the bracket as you work it into place.
Work a single section at a time (i.e. one leg, the top, etc)
by holding the new cover against the bracket and pulling out the
corresponding piece of garbage bag. You will need a heat gun to
work areas that don't want to conform to the bracket. Beg borrow
or steal one if you don't have one, as it is indispensable.
Use the heat gun to soften excess 'skin' on the new cover
edges and wrap it around the backside of the bracket.
It goes pretty quickly, and looks pretty good, if I
do say so myself...
Cheers,
Vance
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1974 Mimosa Yellow Triumph TR6
Cogito Ergo Zoom
(I think, therefore I go fast)
-----Original Message-----
From: Don Malling [mailto:dmallin@attglobal.net]
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 8:31 PM
To: 6-Pack
Subject: TR250 questions -- radio antenna access & transmission tunnel
removal
List,
How do I get access to the radio antenna? I see where the antenna lead
comes in under the dash -- looks like a crude hole was drilled through.
The antenna appears to be in the same cavity that holds the wheel boxes,
but I don't see an access panel. Neither Haynes nor Bentley says
anything about it. Maybe I need to take out some of the under dash stuff
to see it?
The transmission tunnel seems to be glued in place? All the bolts are
out but it's still tight. Gave up and came in from the cold. Can I
expect the remove the fiberboard tunnel intact, or should I plan on
buying a replacement?
Has anyone replaced the padding on the aluminum fascia support panel --
the radio console and gear shift handle console? Looks to be glued on
with contact cement -- can't imagine getting one on correctly with
contact cement. Would need about 10 hands. Seems I remember from years
back that TRF installed the padding on the aluminum frame.
Thanks,
Don Malling
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