Colin Cutts Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Hi everyone just introducing myself I joined about a week ago . I reside in a small village to the west of Newark on trent , I am 72 years old but like to think I am a bit younger at heart . I belong to other triumph clubs having been the custodian of a stag for 7 years a 4a 18 years and am now the owner of a tr7 foregot to mention learnt to drive in my dads herald . I also have a two door minor and morris minor lcv , l spend the best part of my time restoring or trying to restore classics . I would like to take part in some of the non competitive rallies in the near future . Best regards Colin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Welcome to the forum. I also learnt to drive in a Herald, a 13/60, back when I was 17. People here will want to see photos of your car, that I can promise you. I can also promise you, well maybe I had better not promise you anything - you'll soon get the idea. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Welcome to the club/forum. Plenty of info on future events in the club magazine and a few non-competitive events around the year of different types (from local area runs out, to a few days driving around the Scottish borders, to a through the night coast-to-coast!) Cheers, Sam 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Colin Cutts said: Hi everyone just introducing myself I joined about a week ago . I reside in a small village to the west of Newark on trent , I am 72 years old but like to think I am a bit younger at heart . I belong to other triumph clubs having been the custodian of a stag for 7 years a 4a 18 years and am now the owner of a tr7 foregot to mention learnt to drive in my dads herald . I also have a two door minor and morris minor lcv , l spend the best part of my time restoring or trying to restore classics . I would like to take part in some of the non competitive rallies in the near future . Best regards Colin Border Raiders...thirty cars 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Hi Colin. Welcome. Keep an eye on the club magazine and this forum for details of up and coming events. CT does the driving events very very well.👏 Regards Bruce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 I recognise that coffee stop 😊 Border Raiders is a terrific event, 400ish miles driving on brilliant roads with good company 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 I agree with Richard, the Border Raider is a fun event 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Cutts Posted December 25, 2021 Author Share Posted December 25, 2021 Did the NC 500 in September although it did take me five days and 1600 miles thoroughly enjoyed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Welcome to the Club Colin. I assume you still have custodianshio of the TR4A - why would anyone ever part with one of these cars? I look forward to seeing you and the TR on an event. Maybe the Coast to Coast 25-26 June. Tim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Cutts Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 After owing the car for over 18 years and bringing it up to a high standard touring in many countries in Europe I thought it was time for some else to enjoy it . I now have a tr7 which I have over the last twelve months improved and used ie nc500 I find this car to be much more comfortable for myself and my wife's old bones and were able to take more creature comforts with us when touring , I commend the 7 for anyone who wants a little more comfort and still have a most enjoyable drive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 I'd better not let SWMBO see this post! At least I am still comfortable in and still getting in and out of the 4A OK at 76! The early Federal TR6 seats help. Tim Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Colin Cutts said: I commend the 7 for anyone who wants a little more comfort and still have a most enjoyable drive Oddly I found my TR7 to be "OK in small doses". It wasn't a great car for the RBRR, even compared to a GT6 (and the Spitfire was better than that!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 2 hours ago, RobPearce said: Oddly I found my TR7 to be "OK in small doses". It wasn't a great car for the RBRR I find that difficult to understand having completed eleven RBRR/10 CR in mine. It is essential that the seat padding is in good condition, but not other issues IMHO Happy Xmas H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Maybe mine had lost all its padding - it certainly tended to poke you in the back if noticeably reclined (which was hard to achieve because of the fuel tank bulkhead). The GT6's seats just seemed more comfortable, despite being pretty badly worn out (most of the foam seemed to be lying on the floor in tiny flakes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 2 hours ago, RobPearce said: it certainly tended to poke you in the back if noticeably reclined That is one of the main symptoms of padding failing and it makes for a very uncomfortable seat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Nice car and welcome to the best club 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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