i wouldn't get too worried about the gaps until you get
at least a shim/pad under each mounting hole, then you can
start making adjustments. if i remember correctly, there is a
pretty large gap between the front fenders and the corresponding
frame. without pads at all the mounting holes, you could have
significant alignment issues all around.
i also wouldn't let the body "stress" like you're describing
without some attempt to shore it into the correct geometry with
whatever you have available 'til your parts arrive. letting the
tub hang un-supported ain't gonna do it any good.
my 2 cents.....
Tom Di Iulio
1976 TR6 (kinda finished)
Denver, Co
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Christopher" <robc@cisco.com>
To: "Triumph List (E-mail)" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 3:46 PM
Subject: TR6 body mounting shims/pads
> Hi everyone,
>
> I am trying to line up the door gaps on the body tub of my TR6. I have a
> new body mount kit enroute to me, but have received conflicting advise as
to
> how many and where to place shims to attempt to align the rear door gap.
> The frame is completely refurbished and (to the best of my memory)
straight
> and matching the Bentley measurements for all frame dimensions.
>
> I'll be double checking the frame measurements this week.
>
> But as it stands, with no shims/rubber pads any where under the tub, the
> front door gap is great, the bottom door gap is great, the rear door gap
is
> 1" at the top and almost touching at the bottom. If the rear end is
lifted
> off the frame a great deal (1.5 - 2") the rear door gap looks OK. I know,
> however, that having 1.5-2" of shims in between the frame rear legs and
the
> body tub is far too many.
>
> I have been told to start the alignment process with three pads and two
> steel shims at each of the four floor mounting areas, and go from there.
> Can anyone confirm what is standard at these locations and how I can go
> about getting the door gaps correct (short of cutting the frame and
bending
> the rear legs upwards?)
>
> Rob in Ottawa
>
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