Bruce T. Clough wrote:
> We bought a new '79 FHC TR7 last weekend. That's right, new.
I hadn't realized there were any of those left at dealerships -- I had
realized there were some that were bought privately and were simply
garaged for many years, but none still at original dealers. How many
miles were on the car when you purchased it? Does it need all the seals
replaced from 17 years of non-use?
> I'm going to make good videos of this car before I drive it so concourse
> fanatics can see what it looked like when it came from the factory...
> a. Carpet looks like it was made with used remants, the edges aren't
> bound and it is several shades of green, a cross between celery
> and pea soup. Pathetic!
> b. Exterior paint is full of fish eyes, orange peel, and even runs!
> c. decals look like they were painted on with a bad stencil.
> d. Body panel allignment? Please don't make me laugh!
Gee, it sounds like the car would need to be restored in order to even
place in a concours!
--ken
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