I had the same problem, actually, the hole had gotten enlarged a bit. I used
threaded insert (I got a kit from JCWhitney called a "nutter" but they are
available elsewhere. It works a lot like a pop rivet.) It has been holding
fine for many years.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
To: "'triumphs'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:51 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] question on top bit
>> one of the metal hooks on the top of the windshield frame
>> (the one that hooks to the top) is missing.B B how can i replace it?
>
> Normally, they just screw in. However, if the threads are damaged, I'm
> not
> sure what options are available without having to disassemble the frame.
>
> One possibility _might_ be TRF P/N 553837, which is a Tenax peg that goes
> all the way through and has a head on the other side. But you'd have to
> drill some holes mighty carefully to avoid cracking the glass, and I still
> don't know if it can be installed with the glass in place.
>
> If you find a solution, please share it. I have one hole with stripped
> threads on my project TR3.
>
> Randall
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