PARTS CAR, how could anyone consider using a TR as a parts car. I dream of
being offered a TR(any TR) for that sort of money, regardless of the condition.
This car is described as a basket case by a person with the initials MG, don't
you all think that he is going to be biased about NOT saving a TRIUMPH :-). To
be honest, I must agree with the other message on the list(I forgot who sent
it, sorry) that if you don't feel up to restoring the car, then pass it on to
someone who does, whatever you do, don't let it get scrapped.
BTW, if anyone hears of any other (cheap)TR's that they would like to see
re-patriated, then send me the details, I'm sure I could find the buyers.
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>This car sounds like an utter basket case, and I would avoid it. I have a very
>rough TR2 which has been gathering dust for many years, which was in
>considerably better condition than what you are describing (it was a driver).
>Projects of this magnitude can be discouraging. If you are truly interested in
>owning a classic TR, I recommend that you hold out for a rough driver, and be
>prepared to pay $2000-$3000.
>Good luck! -mg
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>Is this a basket case to avoid (my original reaction after seeing the car) or
>a project car to restore (the position I was moving toward until I read the
>previous message)?
>TeriAnn Wakeman seems to be the most positively disposed toward the car in its
>current condition (her response may even help bring my wife around).
>Is there a consensus out there? Who's right TeriAnn or mg?
>I'm looking for guidance. My plan (such as it is) would be (1) to acquire the
>car at little or no cost, assuming the frame is OK and the body sag is due to
>the inner sills being rusted out, (2) find a place to store it for a year
>[again, hopefully, at little or no cost, I'm not talking about great storage,
>just something that will keep it out of the weather - think old barn] save it
>from obilvion now and (3) start work/stabilize it somewhere down the road.
>Andy Mace, I'd be interested in your view.
>George Oliver
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