Aaron,
Not sure where you're located, but Triumph Works in PA does all of the work
you require with the body on, however it ain't cheap...try $1970.00
http://www.triumphworks.com/tr6_chassis_frame_tr6_chassis_fr.htm
Triumph Works
P.O. Box 392
Claysburg, PA 16625
Greg
CD6250L
----- Original Message -----
From: <Acekraut11@aol.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2003 11:30 PM
Subject: Frame & Differential Mount Fun
> Hi List,
>
> This probably falls into the category of live and learn. Although I know
better, my purchase last August was based upon emotion and not upon
extremely careful examination of the car. Despite that, I am still happy
with my decision, but now after a friend was kind enough to put my car upon
a lift for very careful examination, I have discovered a few "problems".
>
> The first is that I have the dreaded differential mount cancer. The
passenger front and driver rear are toast. I am sure I am not the first to
have taken this route. I realize a frame off would be best to repair the
problem, but without a garage and sufficient space myself it really isnt a
possibility right now. I also know this can be done while the body is still
on the frame, although not very easily. The questions I have are a little
different. For those who have had this done while on the car, what words of
wisdom can I gain from your experience? Can anyone give me an estimate of
about how much labor time should be expected. I realize every car and
therefore every repair will be different, but I am looking for a ballpark.
I promise, I wont call you to complain if it goes longer than you estimate.
>
> Secondly, although the two parts of the frame where the trailing arms
mount have been reinforced, it is quite obvious that the job wasnt done
nearly as nicely as it should have been. On the drivers side one side of
the inner bracket is not really holding onto much and the other bracket is
actually welded to the frame. The question is, has anyone replaced these
pieces with the body still on the car? Is it even possible?
>
> The day certainly was happy considering the beautiful weather and then sad
considering the rather disappointing news regarding the car. I did identify
the problem with the brakes. Seems that the PDWA that I replaced O rings in
is now leaking slightly from the large bolt on the end. It is as tight as I
can get it. Anyone had problems here before? Anyone use plumbers tape on
the bolt before? I plan on exploring the problem tomorrow. And good news
bad news about blinkers, temp gauge and fuel gauge not working. Good news,
it was a blown fuse. Bad news, not sure what is causing it to fail. Sigh,
sure seems like one step forward, two steps back. (except today, it was
more like two miles back.)
>
> Cheers everyone,
>
> Aaron
> (working hard to keep a positive attitude)
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