Tools/Side-screens: What is the proper way to store and display.

The toolroll, jack ratchet and hammer (if required) went in the spare tire; the jack and starting handle on the passenger side of the compartment in the straps. S-T didn't provide any protection although the bags offered by Ken Nachman are highly recommended to avoid scratching the paint of the car and tools. The bag contains the jack, ratchet and hammer. It can go into the strap.

Same with the sidecurtains. S-T didn't provide anything. The Nachman bags provide protection and can still allow the curtains to fit into the trunk.

Nachman still runs an add in the Newsletter.

I never argue with Jonh as he knows more than I can ever hope to about side screen Triumphs. Assuming the question related to show display, here is my take on the subject:

First, a tool roll is not currently required for concours judging at TRA. If you have a roll and it is not correct in some way it can count against you while if you do not have a roll it cannot count against you. The safest way point wise is to omit the roll. For the purist, do as you wish.

On show day, generally the tools are displayed in the boot (trunk). This would include the tool roll, jack, hammer (for wire cars) , coach key, and glove box owners manual. I may have omitted something.

Side curtains are normally displayed either against the rear fenders or on a home made stand of some sort.

Chris

I never argue with Jonh as he knows more than I can ever hope to about side screen Triumphs. Assuming the question related to show display, here is my take on the subject:
First, a tool roll is not currently required for concours judging at TRA. If you have a roll and it is not correct in some way it can count against you while if you do not have a roll it cannot count against you. The safest way point wise is to omit the roll. For the purist, do as you wish.
On show day, generally the tools are displayed in the boot (trunk). This would include the tool roll, jack, hammer (for wire cars) , coach key, and glove box owners manual. I may have omitted something.
Side curtains are normally displayed either against the rear fenders or on a home made stand of some sort.
Chris

-chkresser

Thanks Chris.
A home made stand?  Hm mm!  Sounds interesting.  Do you (or anyone) have a photo or diagram of such a stand?

Thanks,

tags

I have allways simply leaned the sidecurtains on the respective rear fenders and layed oput the tools in the boot, but a stand is nice idea. Another idea might be a folding luggage rack like hotels use; they are cheap on eBay or at flea markets and many can go in the boot. The toolkit, manual, and other display 'noogies'  can be set on a flat board or stiff plastic sheet layed across the stand. Painting the board or covering in with cloth or felt in a complimentary color works great. All would stow nicely and show well. If you have a fitted suitcase you'll have to show the tools somewhere...

Toolkits are indeed optional although the evidence is pretty clear that they were supplied from 1958 (or earlier) until I believe June or July 1965. They are relatively easy to assemble, although in recent years it has become rather difficult to find the feeler gauges, smallest spanner, and now, even the greaseguns. The best bet is to leave an incomplete or nasty kit out until it's ready. Most people have them, but again, it's not required at this time. I suppose I should check the TR4 manual just in case... 

Another slick idea is to mount the coachkey to the driver's footwell using a small set of Terry's clips like those supplied to Jaguar for that purpose. S-T never did this of course, and you can argue that there are security concerns. I did this on my TR3A after its brief concours run. As a judge, I would not deduct for this, but would not argue the point if another judge chose to do so.

Thanks Lou.  I'll give Jeff a shout!

John:  These are great ideas.  I especially like the folding luggage rack idea.

Regards,

Tags

Hello all, I have been following this posting thread with interest and have not had much to contribute. I did stumble across this picture from the TSOA manual which at least shows the stowage of the jack, starting handle, and wheel brace in the spare tire compartment. It does not show the placement of the toolroll or wire wheel hammer. For what it's worth ...Bill Lynn

Hello all, I have been following this posting thread with interest and have not had much to contribute. I did stumble across this picture from the TSOA manual which at least shows the stowage of the jack, starting handle, and wheel brace in the spare tire compartment. It does not show the placement of the tool roll or wire wheel hammer. For what it's worth ...Bill Lynn
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-triumphtr2

Thanks Bill.  In fact I remember that photo from the owner's manual.  We felt that in this case stowing the tools like shown here, without protection probably would cause some chipped paint an rattling noises.  We found some nice light grey toweling and wrapped the tools shown here.  When we show the car, we will display everything on a board as suggested above.

Give Ken Nachman's tool bag a try. They aren't expensive, are well made, and can be tossed about. The hold the jack (except early TR2), the ratchet and the wheelbrace/hammer. I had one of the original prototypes in my 3A.

Hi,

I purchased the above mentioned jack and ratchet bag from Ken as well as the bag for the side curtains.
They are both of the highest quality and have met or surpassed my expectations. Make the buy. I'm sure you will be equally satisfied.

Cheers,

Ray

TR3-A
TS54473L
"Emily"

Sounds like Ken's bags are the way to go!