John,
Congratulations.... sounds like your grinning from ear to ear. You will
love the TR4.
I agree with Art Kelly.... If the overdrive gearbox needs a home let me
know and don't tell anyone else.
Brian Sanborn
62 TR4 CT16260L - Groton, MA
My TR4 Restoration Web Site
http://www.net1plus.com/users/sanborn/Home.html (Big Update on 6/13/99)
E-Mail: sanborn@net1plus.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Johntr6@aol.com <Johntr6@aol.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, July 03, 1999 9:01 AM
Subject: New TR4
>
>Having initiated the thread on 6's vs 4's a few a week ago, I'm now the
>proud(?) owner of a 64 Tr4, an original BRG to match my repainted BRG TR6.
I
>probably paid too much - $2250 - but engine runs and idles smoothly,
clutch
>and gears work, although couldn't test drive because brakes are out. Body
is
>clean, except for a surface break on the door from over extension because
the
>hinge strap is missing, but new paint will be needed. Interior is OK, with
>new panels and seat cover in mailing box. Also, complete OD transmission
and
>spare engine from, PO says, a 4A. Two huge oil-sodden boxes full of parts
and
>junk, good tonneau and softtop, and - the finest treasure of all- the
>original owners manual! And a Haynes. Lots of new parts.
>
>So, the promised comparison tests of 6 vs 4 are some time in the future. I
>think I'll get it roadworthy, and if I enjoy driving it as much as the 6,
>consider a frame-up restoration. Unfortunately i live in a little house on
a
>tiny lot on the water (that's the Atlantic Water) with a one car garage
full
>of woodworking tools. Maybe O'l fabricate one of those "temporary "
plastic
>shelters folks around here erect so as to work on their boats in the
winter.
>"Temporary" for me, however, is likely to be years....not to be
appreciated
>by the neighbors.
>
>Anyway, lots of fun ahead.
>
>Cheers, John
>TR6 running
>TR4 resting
>
>
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