Adrian Saunders Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Would anyone be able to get me some measurements of the footrest to the vertical and horizontal mounting faces of the tunnel and an approx angle that it leans. I know there’s no precision required here, the measurements will be a good starting point though. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Im sure doug would have dashed out with his ruler but he's supposed to be in scotland, So trying to be helpful its below the dash and above the floor ...........Hmmmm Sorry i dont gave a Gt6 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 I do have a GT6. It doesn't have a footrest. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Hello Just measured my footrest for a GT 6, this measuring the metal bracket (the section the foot actually touches and without the rubber on) and from the inside edge of the cardboard tunnel (non metal side/ non body side) The bottom sits 18mm from the horizontal, gap between the bottom of the metal support and the section of the tunnel that sits on the floor. The bottom of the bracket is 100mm from the vertical edge of the tunnel the section that placed against the bulk head. The top of the bracket is 82mm from the same surface as above. Hopefully that makes sense if not I could attempt to add a picture tomorrow. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Another thought the tunnel carpet should have a cut in it for the foot rest, if so can't you use that as a template to the position. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Dougs just re carpeted his gT6 and the carpet needed a cut and binding to surround the rest. but he's in low internet scotland just now if he's at the leaping salmon theres a beer in the way Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 For right or wrong I left the footrest off when I recarpetted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted May 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 18 hours ago, Graham C said: Hello Just measured my footrest for a GT 6, this measuring the metal bracket (the section the foot actually touches and without the rubber on) and from the inside edge of the cardboard tunnel (non metal side/ non body side) The bottom sits 18mm from the horizontal, gap between the bottom of the metal support and the section of the tunnel that sits on the floor. The bottom of the bracket is 100mm from the vertical edge of the tunnel the section that placed against the bulk head. The top of the bracket is 82mm from the same surface as above. Hopefully that makes sense if not I could attempt to add a picture tomorrow. Graham Graham, thank you. I’ll check this out tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekS Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 I hope this helps, it was taken when I was changing the clutch slave cylinder, the alloy panel is removable to get to the gearbox filler. No dimensions unfortunately... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 1 minute ago, derekskill said: I hope this helps, it was taken when I was changing the clutch slave cylinder, the alloy panel is removable to get to the gearbox filler. No dimensions unfortunately... WOW... That is brilliant. I really like the whole concept of the plate and the footrest. Do you mind me pinching the idea... you should patent it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekS Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Thankyou, I did that a lot of years ago and it has paid dividends. I tie the carpet up out of the way with string when working there. There is a backing plate/frame the same size with a cutout and 6x captive nuts in it, fastened to the tunnel side, remove 6x screws and the filler plug is right there. The screws are dome-headed allen screws, they are easier to remove and re-insert with an allen key than ordinary slotted screws were. Also, I found that a half inch AF socket is a good fit on the filler plug; topping up or changing the oil is a doddle. A bit of a parp doing it but WELL worth doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 ...and, if you remove the footrest and plate, you can get at the tunnel cover screw and plate behind. Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 On 04/05/2019 at 16:28, derekskill said: I hope this helps, it was taken when I was changing the clutch slave cylinder, the alloy panel is removable to get to the gearbox filler. No dimensions unfortunately... Hi Derek, please excuse me, but, where’s the bulge for the starter? My access hole is further to the left than yours too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Think thats due variances to 4cyl and 6 cyl tunnels Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 On 03/05/2019 at 21:58, Graham C said: Hello Just measured my footrest for a GT 6, this measuring the metal bracket (the section the foot actually touches and without the rubber on) and from the inside edge of the cardboard tunnel (non metal side/ non body side) The bottom sits 18mm from the horizontal, gap between the bottom of the metal support and the section of the tunnel that sits on the floor. The bottom of the bracket is 100mm from the vertical edge of the tunnel the section that placed against the bulk head. The top of the bracket is 82mm from the same surface as above. Hopefully that makes sense if not I could attempt to add a picture tomorrow. Graham Hello Graham, I’ve attached a picture of a footrest positioned roughly to the dimensions you gave me. Does that look similar to yours? It doesn’t fit the tunnel very well at all. Is this common with the replacement, plastic ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekS Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Adrian, please accept my apologies, the pic I've posted is of my 1500 Spitfire tunnel cover. I didn't realise that the GT6 is different, sorry. Very diplomatically explained, Pete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, derekskill said: Adrian, please accept my apologies, the pic I've posted is of my 1500 Spitfire tunnel cover. I didn't realise that the GT6 is different, sorry. Very diplomatically explained, Pete! Derek, rest assured, I will incorporate the cover/ foot rest if I can. I am looking to (primary) mount the footrest at the bulkhead and the tunnel secondary. I will of course share everything. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Hello Adrian Attached are some pho tos, hopefully these will help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Your position does not seem to far off. Any chance of temporary fitting the foot rest and installing the tunnel to see how you foot rests upon it. Sorry about the orientation of the pictures first time for posting pictures. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Graham C said: Your position does not seem to far off. Any chance of temporary fitting the foot rest and installing the tunnel to see how you foot rests upon it. Sorry about the orientation of the pictures first time for posting pictures. Graham Hi Graham, is this a GT6 tunnel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 It is a GT6 tunnel. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 The area of the tunnel that the footrest fixes to isn’t big enough. I can’t get all three fixings in as the foot rest overhangs. Area not big enough &/or larger radii on the plastic tunnels or, have I got the wrong footrest? Can anyone send the dimensions of the footrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Guys, I assumed that Triumph used one footrest across all small chassis cars, not so according to Canley C’s parts lists. So, do I have the wrong one? Pictures below demonstrating the dimensions. P1: 3 1/4” wide P2: 2 1/4” high P3: 3 1/2” long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Hello Adrian I have measured my footrest and have the same as yours. My pictures show approx 3/4 to an 1 gap between foot rest and inside edge of tunnel ( not bulk head side) Let me know what measurement you want off the tunnel to compare tunnels? Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted May 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Hi Graham, some measurements of the flat area that it is fixed to, please. The pictures below show it the best that I can get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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