[TR] TR4 Door Checkstraps

[J.C. Hassall]

Jeffrey Barteet wrote:
> Hi, Folks,
> 
> I'm replacing the check straps on  my TR4, something I've been meaning 
> to do, literally, for years.
> 
> Now that I've got all the panels off and I'm in there, I see I have a 
> two-fold problem. The checkstrap assembly provided by Moss goes into the 
> kick panel area just in front of the door without issues. The problem 
> I've encountered is the 'anchor' portion of the check strap on the door 
> itself. It is distorted and almost torn free from the door.
Jeffrey,

My 63's doors were in the same condition, so I fabricated a set of 
"anchors" from sheet metal (sorry, don't remember the gauge, but it was 
just a smidge (metric dimension) thinner than the original).  Now that 
I'm actually installing the doors, I wish I'd modeled the "anchors" 
after the later -4s and -4As.  The early -4s had that dumb metal on 
metal stop design, while the later cars had a rubber snubber; the design 
change necessitated a change in the anchor design as well.  I can send 
you pix of what I fabricated if you're interested.

Anyway, you can fabricate your own anchors, then tack weld in place.  Or 
you can carefully cut them out of the door, then screw a larger "patch" 
from the inside.  Lots of options.

Jim
> 
> The PO who was the original owner must have been pretty heavy handed and 
> threw the door open pretty hard.
> 
> Is there a repair part for this? The anchor is spot welded to the door 
> frame, so it's not something you can unbolt and replace.
> 
> Any suggestions from the folks who have BTDT?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> -jeffrey
> 


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J.C. Hassall
Blacksburg  VA
64 TR4 in autox preparation
95% finished, 90% to go