[TR] TR4A Air Duct Mounting

[Brian Thomas]

Thanks Jerry for the comment.

The V shape certainly appears to be factory.  I've only had the car for 25
years and can't comment on any accidents before my time.

I did hit a deer about 4 years ago and while the hood was displaced rearwards,
the grill and bumper escaped any damage.  Besides, I had installed a cardboard
duct before then and had the same problem.

I find it interesting that Richard offers a different product for the TR250.
>From the pictures it appears the 250 doesn't have the overflow bottle cut-out
- maybe the top piece is also different?

... and no, I haven't looked at a TR250 yet - perhaps a 250 list member can
comment?

Brian

-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Van Vlack [mailto:jerryvv at roadrunner.com]
Sent: August-31-14 10:23 AM
To: Brian Thomas
Subject: Re: [TR] TR4A Air Duct Mounting

Interesting, I worked with Richard on his prototype to assure fit and
function, we mostly were concerned about the radiator overflow bottle. The
final version fit my car perfectly. (CTC69150l) Richard makes a 250 air duct
and if you need a different top piece he may be able to use a 250 top with the
4A sides. Not speaking for him but that may be a solution. I'd guess I'd be
interested  in determining if in fact 250 and 4A upper valances are different
with that V shape. Intuitively, I can't imagine why that would be changed as
the body basically stayed the same in that area.
Is it at all possible that your car was damaged at some point resulting in
that V shape? Have you looked at a 250 to see if they are different?

JVV

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Thomas
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 10:06 AM
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net> List
Subject: [TR] TR4A Air Duct Mounting

I'm currently in the process of installing the GoodParts stainless steel
radiator air duct in my TR4A and have a small problem.

My 1967 TR4A is a very late one - CTC78390L - and the upper valance panel to
which the top piece of air duct mounts is V shaped putting the middle mounting
point 1/2 inch or so in front of the two others.  I wonder if TRIUMPH maybe
switched to a TR250 style late in the run?

I had encountered this problem with the two previous "cardboard" ducts but had
simply ignored the mid-point mount.

Anyone else been there - done this?

I've asked Richard Good for comments.

... and thanks to John Donnelly and Dave Connitt for recommending GoodParts -
I'm very impressed with the overall quality of the product!

Cheers,

Brian
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   Wolfe Island,  Ontario      Toys:     54 TR2,  56 TR3,  67 TR4A,  01 XKR,
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