[TR] TR3 Ribbed or Smooth Letters

[wbeech]

The holes are there, but filled, but I have no assurance that this is the
original apron.  Also, I found 5 or 7 smooth letters in a box of junk that
came with the car.

>From the input so far, I think I am going back with ribbed even if I have to
re-drill the proper holes.  Anyone need some extra smooth letters?

Bill B
'58 TR-3A TS/30766 L
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From: bill beecher <bill_beecher at flash.net>

Can anyone shed some light as to whether I should have the smooth-faced
letters or ribbed letters on my '58?  The Moss catalog gives the changeover
as 'uncertain' while the TRA Judging Guide gives Comm #50000 as the change
point.

The PO had filled the holes, of course I have no way to be sure this is even
the original front apron for the car.

==AM==
So there's no evidence at all of the holes? The PO must have brazed or
welded them up very nicely, then. ;-)

I must respectfully disagree with the TRA Judging Guide if that's what it
says. I know for certain that TS71909L (built 3/28/60) has ribbed letters as
original.  TS73624L probably did as well, but it has a replacement apron
with no holes at all.

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