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Maintenance IssuesTR2 - TR3Smallmouth apron caulking?
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cdharter3
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« on: September 03, 2011, 09:18:42 AM »
I just had my smallmouth apron professionally stripped.  Now I have a very large gap between the headlight bulges and the apron.  There must have been some soft material in the seam prior to stripping.  Can anyone tell me what type of material this should be?  And what should it look like when finished?  Should it be a smooth (rounded by my finger) type of seam, or should it be a sharper (L-shape) appearance?  Thanks!
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bobhustead
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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2011, 06:42:43 PM »
Can you better explain the gap? Do you mean the fender to apron seam where it runs by the headlight bulges?
Bob Hustead
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cdharter3
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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2011, 09:39:17 PM »
I'm refering to the gap around the headlight bulges.
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« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2011, 11:59:39 AM »
I'm thinking those seams were leaded (lead body solder) originally, and whatever stripping process removed the lead? Just a guess.
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Chahles
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« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2012, 03:13:17 PM »
A little late with my answer, but take a look at my apron after I stripped it. I never found any gap where you say, or anything other than a conventional weld.
I'm sure I can send you a few pictures of close-ups if need be.
Again...sorry I'm so late. Just been busy is all.
Charlie Costa
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Chahles
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« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2012, 08:11:48 PM »
Of course it would help if I sent you the webpage of when I stripped the body parts of my Small Mouth '57 TR3.
Sorry 'bout that
http://thecostafamily.net/triumph/paintstripping/
Again, if you need any close-ups of the apron, inside and out...let me know.

Charlie Costa
Boston
'57 Small Mouth
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