[TR] Installing '59 TR3A Rear interior Pannels

[wbeech at flash.net]

Scott,
I think you will find it easier to install the rear side panels before you
install the rear panel that covers the tank.  What I did was to measure the
holes and approximate their location on the panel, then using a small hole
cutting knife from my x-acto set I cut the hole through the vinyl and the
padding, this helps to prevent the padding from being wound in the drill bit
when you drill a pilot hole and then the screw when you put it in.   I know
that I probably missed the original holes but some fraction of an inch but
as long as they were equal on both sides of the car the appearance was not
affected.

The strip of 'wood' along the "B" post is to tack the fuzzy draft blocker
into place, you should screw into the metal that is just aft of this.

Good luck,
Bill

Bill Beecher
'58 TR-3A TS30766L  "Tarbaby"
www.triumphowners.com/1566
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
course, some times it is difficult to make it go"





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Subject: [TR] Installing '59 TR3A Rear interior Pannels

I was able to install the inner wheel well covers on my TR3A this weekend
with good results. The next step after installing the rear panel that covers
the gas tank, and the rear cappings, is the two side panels. I can see the
holes that the finishing screws go into on the body, and the holes on the
capings,that line up with these but the interior panels do not have any
holes except for the two large holes for the screws to go through that
secure the top bow. I thought I could put the screws in and put a touch of
paint on the heads (taping them first) and then push the panel in place to
mark the location of the holes, then punch through using an awl. Also, I
assume that the B post that has the strip of wood also takes some screws,
but without the holes in the panel, and none on the wood (I had to replace
these as the originals were roted out), I am not sure where these would go.
Any thoughts from those that have BTDT on how to get these holes marked
correctly so that all line up properely?  TIA

Scott Suhring
Mechanicsburg, PA
'70 TR6
'59 TR3A

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