Paul,
I have trouble believing that a TR4 rear spring would break due to a broken
shock bolt. I guess if it was really rusted.......I replaced the springs with
new ones on my TR4A solid axle. The job was not too tough. The new springs are
so stiff that I can stand on the back of the car and it does not move. The
leaves are very thick for such a light car. They are original spec. springs
from TRF.
In the states, it was a factory (or dealer) option on the later TR4s from
around 1963? on to have the wooden dash as an option. As you know, this became
a standard item on the TR4A. Go for it if you like the looks. I sure like how
mine looks. Good luck with the car.
Dave Herr - Central Pa. Triumph Club
73 Stag
65 TR4A (under Construction, estimated completion Spring 97!)
-----Original Message-----
From: Heuer, Paul [SMTP:paul.heuer@dsto.defence.gov.au]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 1997 8:33 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: TR4 help please + TRs in Australia
Hi all,
I'm new to brit cars, looking to buy a TR4/4A.
I'm going to see a TR4 tomorrow that has a broken rear spring or springs.
The story goes that the shock absorber bolt came loose and resulted in a
broken spring. Is this feasible? Why do springs break in these cars?
How much work am I looking at to fix this? The car is running, and I want to
fix up the big faults and keep it running. Are springs from other
TRs/Triumphs in general interchangeable with the 4's?
On another tack, I see there are a few listers from Australia: I'm looking
for someone in NSW to go and eyeball a TR4 in Coffs Harbour. Can anyone
help?
While I'm at it, I really wanted a timber dash in my car, but all the cars
on sale round here are TR4s. Is it complex/forbidden/unwise to fit a 4A
timber dash to a 4? There is some difference about the headlight switch,
right? I'm afraid the white painted dash leaves me cold.
That's enough questions for today, but just wait til I buy a car!
Cheers,
Paul.
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