[Tigers] Tigers Digest, Vol 14, Issue 197

Wed Sep 22 16:52:16 MDT 2021

There's a discussion on the CAT forum. I've had a couple of original pieces and it's quarter sawn what looks to be a reddish mahogany. I've seen at least three cars with a very similar material. 

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Today's Topics:

  1. Trunk wood (Ron Fraser)
  2. Re: Trunk wood (Gary)
  3. Re: Some Help Needed with Original Items and configuration
      (James Lindner)

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Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:55:37 -0400
From: "Ron Fraser" <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
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Subject: [Tigers] Trunk wood
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                A good question has come up.

Should there be 2 pieces of wood in the trunk associated with the battery?

There is 1 piece screwed to the body at the side of the battery.

Was there originally a 2nd piece of wood under the battery tray?

I put plywood under my battery tray to get the battery mostly level with no
rocking.

If there is a 2nd piece of wood - what are the dimensions?

Ron Fraser

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Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:08:24 -0700
From: Gary <garywinblad at comcast.net>
To: Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
Cc: Tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Trunk wood
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Ron,
I believe there was only two wood pieces.
Only one under the battery on the inboard 
side (in the depression on the floor).
I seem to remember it was plywood and my
plies had become separated and deteriorated.
Paul Reisentz had the wood reproduced for
his restored cars and there is a supply left.

The next time I go there I will measure them
as well as get them available.  I can?t guarantee 
they are perfectly correct but I would
bet on it!
Gary Winblad 

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> On Sep 22, 2021, at 2:56 PM, Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:
> 
> ?
>                A good question has come up.
> Should there be 2 pieces of wood in the trunk associated with the battery?
>  
> There is 1 piece screwed to the body at the side of the battery.
>  
> Was there originally a 2nd piece of wood under the battery tray?
>  
> I put plywood under my battery tray to get the battery mostly level with no rocking.
>  
> If there is a 2nd piece of wood ? what are the dimensions?
>  
> Ron Fraser
>  
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Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:32:05 -0400
From: James Lindner <jliny5 at cox.net>
To: Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
Cc: tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Some Help Needed with Original Items and
    configuration
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Far from original but I recreated the battery breather tube using a replica Lucas battery. Totally wrong clamps because I use a battery quick disconnect. Lost a 1/2 point at the concours for that
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> On Sep 22, 2021, at 1:39 PM, Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Found a picture of the Battery breather
> From - Sunbeam Tiger - Doug's Cars (dougscars.com)
> 
> Ron Fraser
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Ron Fraser
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 1:33 PM
> To: 'James Lindner' <jliny5 at cox.net>; tigers at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Some Help Needed with Original Items and configuration
> 
> Here is a picture of the wood piece mounted to the body in my Tiger for the battery - I don't know for sure if it is original.
> 
> 10.75" L x 1.5" W x .400" thick
> 
> The plywood piece below the battery is not original.
> I have 2 pieces of plywood under the battery tray making it near level.
> 
> Ron Fraser
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Ron Fraser
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 9:50 AM
> To: 'James Lindner' <jliny5 at cox.net>; tigers at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Some Help Needed with Original Items and configuration
> 
> I see good responses and pictures to Jim's questions.  I learned many new things with this thread; thanks to all for responding.
> 
> Jim and I responded privately about the oil filter hoses so I'm posting pictures of what I believe is an original oil filter hose from my Tiger.  The hose fitting and the ink stamp.  The ink stamp is mostly off white in color with touches of red or pink.
> 
> I thought there was someone on this List who was making correct oil filter hoses or am I wrong again.
> 
> Also when I was using the oil filter original parts - I painted the engine block adaptor black - this adaptor is cast steel or iron so I painted it.  Is black the correct original color?
> 
> More questions:
> 
> Somewhere, I believe I saw an article about the Battery Wood Spacer - somewhere is the big question.  It would be very nice to know these answers, these parts are not listed in the Parts List as far as I know.    Pictures, dimensions, type of wood
> There is also the Battery Manifold Breather Tube c/w 6 plugs.
> 
> Fastener descriptions can mostly be looked up in the  Alpine Parts List, Section ZY, you need all the Alpine Parts List issues for complete coverage.
> Generally, there is a good description of fasteners in the Tiger Parts Lists with each part.
> 
> Ron Fraser
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of James Lindner
> Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 2:10 PM
> To: tigers at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] Some Help Needed with Original Items and configuration
> 
> Hi All
> Just back from SUNI?great event and an awesome turnout despite COVID concerns. Kudos to Claudia and Buck Trippel for organizing an excellent event.
> 
> At the concours, my car got 2nd place in the Stock Tiger class. I am starting to gather info to correct the minor items that in total dragged me down. Looking for some photos of the following ORIGINAL/CORRECT items.
> 
> Headlight Ground: Not sure what exactly was wrong but the comment says Incorrect headlight ground. I could really use a photo of an original headlight ground that shows the location and a closer shot of the actual connection.
> 
> Trunk Lid Buffers: Again, not exactly sure what I got wrong. The comment says no slot for buffers? It is in the same comment saying my trunk seal was upside down (I knew that? thought I could sneak by, but the judges were really sharp.). Are there slots in the trunk seal where the buffers make contact? If so, photos please. Also Photos of your buffers to include fasteners.
> 
> Battery Wood Spacer: I always thought mine was original, but the judges did not think so. A photo of an original spacer in the correct position would really help. Dimensions also a help.
> 
> I would also appreciate some photos of the fasteners that affix the trunk hinges to the body and the trunk lid. Again, I am looking for original fasteners/configuration/finish.I did not lose any points, but I heard the judges talking about these items.
> 
> Also got dinged for my oil filter assembly being dirty generally worn and beat up. Book of Norman does not specify color of fittings and pipe. Any guidance is appreciated.
> I had a few other items incorrect that I knew about and decided to live with, but in the end the total deductions did me in.
> 
> Thanks
> Jim
> 
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