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Re: Hinges on TR3

To: Pat <pleask@mailhost.wlc.com>
Subject: Re: Hinges on TR3
From: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 06:45:43 -0400
Cc: TRlist <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Organization: Merlin Group Inc.
References: <002901bff44b$1e9d19c0$69768e8b@pleask>
I've got 2 sets of the brass hinges for the early cars, all seemed in
good condition, but I ended up bending the hinges to fit properly. All
of them were bent slightly differently to start with.

Pat wrote:
> 
> When I go to "Dry fit" my doors to my tub, the hinges of the door do not
> seem to close "Flush" with each half of the hinge. It's like I need a spacer
> between the body and the back side of the hinge in order for the hinge to
> close the 180 degrees.
> 
> You TR3 owners... if you have a chance can you please have a look at the
> hinges and see how flush they are when closed ? (The DPO has butchered the
> car a bit and I don't know what should be right or not)
> 
> Thanks,Pat

-- 
George Richardson
Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559LT -
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
Griffin - '71 Triumph Stag - undergoing restoration
Pikachu - '75 Triumph TR6 - undergoing repair
Kitty - '83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas - Daily Driver

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