Hugh Fader wrote:
> So, it looks like I need to install reinforcement brackets and probably
> u-joints. I think I can do the u-joints myself and I want to minimize my
> costs. But, I am not equipped to weld the reinforcement brackets. So, how
> should I approach this? I suppose I could drop the differential and shafts,
> tow the car to a welder and have him put on the brackets, tow the car back,
> and install the differential with new u-joints. I have some friends who
> weld, so I could try to get them to do it in my garage also. I'm guessing I
> need to drain and possibly remove the gas tank too. Does installing the
> reinforcements require any special TR knowledge or skills? Any other ways I
> could get this done?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Hugh Fader
> 72 TR6
Hugh,
You should be able to find a welding jobber in the phone book that has portable
equipment on his truck. You can do all the disassembly and fabricate or
purchase
the plates ahead of time so your weldor is ready to go when he gets to your
house. No need to remove the gas tank, just have it full so there's no vapor
above the fuel level. Also, remove the trunk board so you can keep an eye on
the
felt pad below the tank. A good weldor can work quickly enough not to generate
so much heat as to be a risk to the pad, but it doesn't hurt to keep an eye on
it
anyway.
Cheers!
Brian Schlorff
Power British
1242 East Ridge Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-2754
610-270-0505
610-270-3059 fax
(new website under construction...finally!)
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