[TR] TR3 Front Badge Spacing

[Keith Stewart]

Randall, thanks for answering what was to become my next question if I need to
make it fit. I was wondering if the repro was off size and there were others
out there that were correct dimensions, a replacement would be in order.
Otherwise, next step - as you anticipated - would be to make it fit.
Interestingly, the top hole in the apron is not totally circular as is the
bottom one. It is already elongated. Since I just had the apron painted, I was
not real keen on enlarging the holes but it may well be necessary. Thanks for
your suggestions.

Keith R. Stewart
75 Camden Road
London, Ontario
N5X 2K2
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E-Mail: keithstewart at execulink.com





On 2012-01-04, at 6:14 PM, Randall wrote:

>> When I went to switch over the emblems, I discovered the one
>> without
>> lettering has the studs spaced 2 1/2" on center but the replacement
>> badge has
>> the studs spaced 2 5/8" on center.
>
> My badge with letters fit both a TR3 and TR3A front apron.  That would lead
> me to believe that your badge is the problem; but it might just be a matter
> of tolerances stacking up.  For only 1/8", my approach would be to take a
> few strokes with a rat-tail file in each hole, until the badge fit.  Add a
> dab of paint or grease to cover the raw edges (which will be hidden by the
> badge).
>
> -- Randall