[TR] TR6 door pins

[alan salvatore]

I use two thin screw drivers to compress the spring. And leave a gap to see
the hole in the handle.
I use a straight pick and use masking or electrical tape to tape the pin to
it.

Al

On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 6:12 PM, Stan Foster <stan at redtr6.com> wrote:

> Use something long and sharp like a woodworkers bradawl, compress the
> mechanism and shove the sharp end of the awl in the opposite side of the
> hole that you intend to insert the pin. The awl will be strong enough to
> hold the mechanism compressed more or less while you shove in the pin while
> backing out the awl.
>
> Stan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Burlein [mailto:floridatr6 at cfl.rr.com]
> Sent: Sunday, November 8, 2015 6:07 PM
> To: Stan Foster <stan at redtr6.com>
> Cc: Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 door pins
>
> Ok, second question, best way to compress the whole thing other than a
> second set of hands?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Joe B
> 72 TR6
>
> > On Nov 8, 2015, at 17:57, Stan Foster <stan at redtr6.com> wrote:
> >
> > Numerous options after you have compressed the gubbins to expose the
> spindle and hole including surgical locking forceps to hold the pin secure
> while you insert it or use coat hanger wire, sawn through about half inch
> from the end, insert it and then bend to break off the end remaining in the
> handle spindle.
> >
> > Stan
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> Joe Burlein
> > Sent: Sunday, November 8, 2015 4:27 PM
> > To: Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> > Subject: [TR] TR6 door pins
> >
> > Ok, it has been years since I've had the door panels off my car. I just
> got done doing some work on them and I can't get the stupid handles on!
> What is the trick?!?  HELP!
> >
> > Joe B
> > 72 TR6
> >
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