Hi Alan,
> If the commission number is correct, then your car was built in late
> '64.
>
> However, it sounds like you suspect the commission number may be
> incorrect.
I'm about 99% certain that it is an early car and not a 64 or 65 as titled.
> The early TR4's had solid aluminum mounts for the steering rack &
> pinion.
This car does have the aluminum mounts.
> Really early ones had SU carbs.
I sould like to find a pair of correct HS carbs.
> The first 6000 or so had 0 degree castor on the front end.
>
> The first 15,000 or so had horizontal pleats on the seat backs. Maybe that
> will help.
I do not believe the seats are original, they both tilt up and do NOT
have the spring and horse hair padding.
>
> Sorry, I have none of the spares you need. Good luck with the new toy. You
> have excellent taste in automobiles.
I'm sure the parts will turn up somewhere. Just have to look and look
and look.......
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
1966 TR4A CT72398L (Now a parts car)
196? TR4 CT38888LO (Chassis # 0281CT, missing OD !)
1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108 (Spring shackle problems)
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