[TR] TR4 license plate position

[Steven Newell]

CarlSereda at aol.com wrote:

>Unadulterated U.S.TR4/4A, owners:
>For some reason on my TR4 I have 7 drilled holes in the rear trunk lid in the
>license plate area. I installed this used trunk lid around 1980 after a hit
>'n run left me with severe damage. Getting ready to weld at least 5 of these
>holes closed, and want to ensure I have the 2 remaining drilled holes in the
>right spot for my license and amco rack. Can you please tell me the height of
>your 2 bolts from bottom edge of trunk lid (center of bolt head to bottom edge 
>of lid?
>
My TR4, still warm from the first top-down drive of the new year on a 
balmy 45F day, measures 8 1/4" from the lower edge of the bootlid to the 
center of the bolt head.

Steven

PS I saw a new MINI convertible enjoying the fresh air today; must be a 
real British car after all.