Dave: Did you take measurements from points left front to right rear and
right front to left rear? any deviation would indicate what side is out of
alignment. The fender alteration is suspect.
----- Original Message -----
From: "dconnitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
To: "Triumphs" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 3:47 PM
Subject: Hood (bonnet) gap problem
> Hi List,
> I have discovered a problem when test fitting my freshly primed TR4A
> hood. The gap between the fenders and the hood is way off on one side. I
> posted a new page on my website to show my dilemma.
> There was some accident damage done to the driver side front at one
> time. The frame had been repaired and half a new inner fender was
> installed. It all looks pretty straight until I mounted the hood.
> Thought about spacing the hinges over to even up the gap but that won't
> work either as the rear of the hood matches up really well with the
> cowling as it sits now.
> Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
> Best Regards,
> Dave Connitt
>
>
> Dave Connitt
> Cincinnati, OH
> '65 TR4A
> web page http://home.fuse.net/davestr4a
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