This is a great idea. I also have a kit car and will need lots of help with
the multitude of fasteners.
Rick
Cincinnati, OH
TR4A CT57505L
TR3A TS41311L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Brooks" <jabrooks@mindspring.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 6:33 PM
Subject: Nuts & Bolts
>
> Since I bought a kit version of my TR3 a few years ago (you know, came in
> multiple boxes and pieces), I constantly find that bolts are missing.
> Simply identifying which of the 573 miscellaneous bolts/screws that came
in
> jars belong where has been a challenge, to put it mildly.
>
> Anyway, I have a copy of the TR2/3 Spare Parts Catalogue and the Bentley
> service manual, '76 edition. (I purchased both in the early 80's at Cox
> and Buckles on trip to Europe, and d**m glad I did!) . The recent thread
> got me excited, so I sat down and started a spread sheet. At this point,
> I've pretty much finished the steering, front suspension, and half the
body.
>
> It's been a bit depressing. At this point, I've counted 968
> nuts/bolts/washers in 125 unique part numbers. I have the TRF price list,
> also in Excel, so I'll do a lookup and see which parts may be the same
even
> though they have different numbers. I expect this task to take another
day
> or so, then I'll find a place to post the spreadsheet for folks.
>
> I have noticed that the spare parts catalogue isn't complete - it didn't
> list the screws that secure the vent lid to the scuttle. Luckily, TRF
did,
> so that got in. However, the list will probably need scrubbing.
>
> Mark, that photocopy you posted is excellent! I'd love to see the rest.
>
> Also the list of bolt numbers and torques for the engine and suspension
> components is in the service manual, so I'll see about getting that
scanned
> and posted as well as included in my list.
>
> jb
> '58 TR3A
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