[6pack] Mystery part

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Bob:

That is a retaining clip.  It is used to hold something round in place, 
which is inserted through a hole, and the clip fits in a pair of grooves to 
hold it against the sheet metal.  I might make a wild guess at it being a 
trunk lock retainer clip.

Ed Bratt
Regina, Saskatchewan

1976 TR6
1970 TR6 with no motor or transmission (and is for sale)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob" <yellowtr at adelphia.net>
To: <6pack at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 5:41 PM
Subject: [6pack] Mystery part


> Hi,
>
> I posted this query to the 6-pack forum but no clear answers yet.
>
> While unpacking the hardware for the trunk (boot), I came across a part 
> that I
> cannot figure out where it goes.
>
> It is a thick shim of sorts. A 1.5 x 1.5 inch square with a "U" cut out of 
> the
> middle. Thickness is about 1/8 inch.
>
> I posted a pic on the forum. Here is the link:
>
> http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/37681/2163415140084399925S600x600Q85.jpg
>
> I have since installed the trunk lid complete with the hook catch and lock
> assembly and the stay. All work as expected. Lock opens and closes with 
> ease
> and fit and alignment is good. Stay operates as expected.
>
> During the tear down process, I made sure when taking apart something that 
> all
> associated hardware was bagged and label. I am sure it goes with the boot 
> but
> where?
>
> I have looked at the Bentley manual, TRF on-line, as well as Moss. Cannot 
> find
> the part.
>
> I took a look at my "before" photos of the trunk area but I cannot see the
> part. It looks just like my recent installation but a bit dirtier.
>
> Anyone performing a restoration with the boot hardware available that 
> could
> check if they have this part?
>
> This is a late 72.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob
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