I checked the tr7 out. I think it is worth the price $900. The body is
in a solid state, minimal rust. The convertable top needs work. The
interior needs major help. The brown paint job sucks totally. But it
was tempting.
Yes, I would really like getting together soon. We are going to a small
car show in barneveld (?), just outside of Madison, this Sunday. Hoping
to see some tr3s there. The one I picked up has good points, and bad
points. Owned for twenty years by a woman, and stored for the last
ten. A young man worked half heatedly to restore it back then. What he
did was weld the fenders to the body, removing the seams. He also
replace the floors, mounts, and added patches to the spare tire
compartment. This attempt helped prolong the life of these pieces,
although they will have to be pulled apart eventually. The floor boards
are not proper replacements. I picked up the vehicle a month ago.
Managed to drive it around the block once before garaging it.
The body has been pulled off the frame, and I am working on the
mechanicals, and renewing from the frame up first. Found a guy that
will let me put parts on his powdercoating line for free (yippee
yahooey!). Bought a nice sandblasting cabinet, and parts cleaner. With
the shipping boxes I am making a small spray booth, with filters, and
vent. Next I need a small 110 v wire welder, and maybe a small
hydraulic press. My background was once in die making, so most of this
comes easy.
The one depressing point I have recently passed - a fellow is selling a
beautifully restored tr3 (four years ago) for $7500 up in Appleton. I
wouldn't be able to touch this restoration for that small amount. I am
fighting for perspective, so anyone that has some, give it up
(satisfaction, stories, etc).
Enough for now
thanks,
Bob
57 tr3
94 Landrover discovery
89 Alfa Romeo Milano (for sale $750 - excellent running - had plans of
putting engine and tranny in a mg midget)
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