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Re: [TR] TR4 Hood Badge

To: "'John Macartney'" <John.Macartney@Ukpips.org.uk>, "'wbeech'" <wbeech@flash.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR4 Hood Badge
From: "Jim Henningsen" <trguy75@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:41:24 -0500
Cc: 'Triumphs' <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
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Thanks, Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: John Macartney <John.Macartney@Ukpips.org.uk> 
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 12:29 PM
To: wbeech <wbeech@flash.net>
Cc: Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com>; Triumphs <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR4 Hood Badge

I agree with Bill Beecher. Elongate one of the holes with a round needle file 
and then touch in the bare metal with a small dab of of body colour to impede 
rust. The retaining spire clips will hold it tight and snug.

Jonmac

At the Battle of Waterloo, 1815:
Lord Uxbridge:  â??By God, Sir - Iâ??ve lost my legâ??
Duke of Wellington: â??By God, Sir - so you have!â??


> On 17 Feb 2020, at 17:15, wbeech <wbeech@flash.net> wrote:
> 
> IF you elongate the hole a little to fit, it will be hidden.  It will 
> still be a snug fit as the posts will occupy the maximum length.  If 
> still unsure you could repack the void with some clear JB Weld or other 
> filler.
> Bill B
> TS30800L
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of 
> Jim Henningsen
> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 10:08 AM
> To: 'Triumphs' <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: [TR] TR4 Hood Badge
> 
> Ordered a new enameled hood badge as the body shop had tried to bend 
> it to fit the holes and cracked the enamel.  The holes on my 62 TR4 
> hood are not quite matching up with the aftermarket hood badges.  This 
> one is from England.  Any thoughts on fixing this before I experiment.  
> Badges ae too expensive to try and bend the mounting tips.  I am 
> thinking I need to shave one of the holes on a top or bottom side to 
> increase length between holes. I know this may allow badge to shift 
> after install, but what options are there?
> Thanks
> Jim Henningsen
> Ocala FL
> 61 TR3A
> 62 TR4
> 75 TR6
> 81 TR8
> 
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