Thanks all for the great advise and encouragement - plan on using it all!
>Brakes and Suspension are numbers one and two on the list.
>see how tight the steering is...
>might include new tires as the ones on it are likely rather old.
>evaluate the cooling system.
>add a Haynes workshop manual to your collection
> Once the thing is safely driveable...
>why bother checking compression, etc. ? Let's get this thing on the road !
>That's nice, dear. Um, why don't you just get a Miata?
Dave - ironically, as we rolled the TR off the trailer last month, my 17
year old daughter said, "That's really nice, Dad. Can we get a 'Vette
instead?" (My response - What do you mean "we"? )
Cameron Joyce
'59 TR3A (nearly as good as a 'vette or Miati in some circles)
'54 TR2 (now knowing some of what to look for, looked closer... YIKES!)
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