I've had a total of 2 break on the TR since 1973. Keep in mind though
that in that period the beast has been repainted 4 times the snaps
having been replaced each time just because. Also the metal snaps that
were standard on TR-4s and 4a's tended to bite into the paint allowing
rust to begin to form. That said to each his/her own
Deano
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Bauder
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 2:47 PM
To: John Macartney; jim hearn; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] RE: Questions on 'Which type snaps, etc.'
Jonmac,
That is interesting! I had never thought about the plastic snaps being
less strong and therefore less reliable.
I have of course seen lots of the later TRs with the metal snaps, but
always felt that metal snaps had been installed because the owner either
did not know what was correct or didn't want to buy the proper plastic
snaps.
I am about to replace all of the snaps on my TR250 and of purchased the
'correct' plastic snaps for both top and tonneau. Now I am wondering
whether I will be asking for a bunch of broken snaps in the relatively
near future?
So my question to the list is are the plastic snaps as supplied by the
usual suppliers reliable? Are they breaking sooner than they should?
What has been your experience? Comments?
TIA,
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