BODYWORK CONTINUES...ALIGNING THE BONNET

Fitting the body panels on the Triumph has required numerous hours.  The awkward fit is mostly due to several minor collisions that have taken place over the years.  However, Triumph cars in general were born with these issues.  We are realigning and adjusting each panel in an attempt to improve the fit.

In the photo above you will notice the exaggerated gap between the bonnet and the fender.  Much of this is the result of minor damage to the edge of the bonnet.  Our body repair experts, Paxton and Carl are realigning the damaged area.

The preliminary cuts and welds have been made and the bonnet and fender are now in alignment.

Very little filler will be required.

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

BODYWORK CONTINUES...INITIAL REASSEMBLY

In order to complete the bodywork, the body parts must be reassembled so that the margins between the panels can be adjusted.

In the photo to the right you will notice a wider margin between the fender and bonnet.  A metal strip will be fixed to the edge of the bonnet thus narrowing the margin.  

There are also a few issues with  the elevation of the panels.  As you can see in the photo to the left, the edge of the bonnet is a bit higher than the edge of the fender.  The other fender has similar problems.  The goal is to adjust all the panels so that the margins between them are the same width.  

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-448-2253

BODYWORK CONTINUES...REPAIRING FRONT FENDERS

Some minor rust and collision damage was discovered in the front fenders.  I suppose one would expect that at some point.  After all, this TR3 is 56 years old.  Shown in the photo to the right is the section of the right front fender that was removed.  The rust and collision damage had been repaired with layers of fiberglass and new metal.

A new patch panel was fabricated and fastened in place.

After the repairs were completed, the inside of the fender was coated with a rubberized undercoating.  The fenders are now ready for a "trial" reassembly.

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253