[TR] TR3 floor replacement questions -

[Andrew Uprichard]

As long as you have the access you need, I see no problem with replacing the
floors with the engine in situ.  In my case(s), the footwells needed
patching in addition, and I would have had difficulties welding the patches
with the engine there.

Presumably you'll be careful with gas lines and the like.

There's no doubt that as you restore, you end up chasing gaps and small
movements in the architecture can come back to haunt you,  But I'd think if
you have the sills and A and B posts in place that it wouldn't be a problem
not having an apron or cross-brace.

Usual disclaimers about not being an expert, etc, etc (but I have restored
two TR3s now)

Andrew Uprichard

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tom Deutsch
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 2:10 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] TR3 floor replacement questions -

Hi folks. Quick question if I may on replacing the TR3 floors;
 
Does it matter is the engine is in/out of the car when replacing the
floorboards? She has slabs of sheet metal just resting in there now with a
couple of tack welds.

I have the front apron and cross-brace off as well - does that matter?
 
Thanks.

Tom
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