[TR] TR3 fender/bonnet/apron gaps

[Paul Dorsey]

Okay, After mounting the outer fender on the inner fender,
the apron mounted to the inner fender, and the
bonnet mounted to the hinges, and with all bolts loose except the inner fender
to apron bolts which are relatively tight, I now have a good feeling of what
must be done.  (Pics available of my predicament)
    The gaps on both sides of the car are the same.  On each side the gaps
increase to up to 1/2" between the outer fender and hood, and 3/8" between the
outer fender and apron. The fender/hood gap and the fender/apron gap are next
to each other.  But I've been told that these gaps can be dealt with.
        If one applies two cinch type straps: one attached between the
radiator stays, and the other where the horns go.  One of these anchors might
come loose but they can repaired, eyes could even be attached to the fenders
and later removed.  Andrew Uprichard told me this pulled-in this gap nicely;
have others had success with this method?  Of course in my case, pulling out
the apron gap will be sufficient, since this will get most of the bonnet side
gaps!
    Thanks for the TR3 enlightenment!

Paul Dorsey
60 TR3