mikeyb Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 thescrapman wrote:You knew about that days ago!I think you have been distracted... ;-)Yes, distracted by all the other blooming jobs on the list!Well the floor is all welded up.Found a broken radiator bracket so that got welded too.The recon alternator is fitted.Had a master stroke with the header tank - having recently procured one of Chris Spain's Header Tank kits for a local old boy who also has a stag, he passed by grumbling that he'd been quoted �90 to fit. So I offered to fit it for free, on the proviso I get to fit it to my car first and test it on the 10CR! So now it's all up and running fitted to my car!But the biggest job of the day was refitting the newly refurbished hood header rail. Several hours of trim work, not helped by having to go to Screwfix when I ran out of contact adhesive!Still plenty left to do, but drove the car to work tonight :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Got the TR4 up and running. Changed the electric fuelpump today which seems to have solved the bad running issues. All we now have to do is change the clutch and find a softop that actually fits! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyfastcar and Carol Lamity Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 left it rather late BUT the halo/DRL lights should arrive Tuesday morning and the 70's kitch rear parcel shelf sequencing brake a indicator light bar to be installed. and cup holders....and take the car out the lock up. JOB DONE! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 GTRoger wrote: and find a softop that actually fits! :)Ididn`t know you were into such things...... ;Dhttp://www.wesellanycostume.com/products/bribw503-70s-tony-wig-blonde-popstardetective-fancy-dress.html?gclid=COmP7pOVq7kCFXMbtAodSA0AsQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 ok now I'll start ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Vinnyfastcar wrote:left it rather late BUT the halo/DRL lights should arrive Tuesday morning and the 70's kitch rear parcel shelf sequencing brake a indicator light bar to be installed. and cup holders....and take the car out the lock up. JOB DONE! 8)hope you have changed those wheel nuts Vinny? . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 will I make iiiiiiiit?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tim Hunt Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Checked rocker clearances yesterday (all fine) and thought whilst turning engine over I would take the opportunity of carefully inspecting the fan belt for any nascent split(s). Spotted the attached--hardly nascent! Reckon that would have gone en route to Dover somewhere, Fitted the one I had in stock and although I now have a new one fitted I am still twitchy about a Continental tour with no spare. Ordered yesterday on Ebay from Chic Doig, hopefully will arrive before I leave on Wednesday. See y'all in Coquelles.Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 tim_hunt wrote:Checked rocker clearances yesterday (all fine) and thought whilst turning engine over I would take the opportunity of carefully inspecting the fan belt for any nascent split(s). Spotted the attached--hardly nascent! Reckon that would have gone en route to Dover somewhere, Fitted the one I had in stock and although I now have a new one fitted I am still twitchy about a Continental tour with no spare. Ordered yesterday on Ebay from Chic Doig, hopefully will arrive before I leave on Wednesday. See y'all in Coquelles.TimWhat size is it?We may have one ...if not our local stockist will....only pennies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 michael_charlton wrote:.if not our local stockist will....only pennies4 cyl TRs have wide belt as standard, so not easy to find from a non-specialist, I'll have a couple in my boot though Tim.K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Go to airport and depart on the overnight flight to Heathrow, then head for Dover in tomorrow evening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Gearbox out, new clutch to arrive within an hour or so. All going well.... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 TimDave Jones also has a coupel of fat belts in his car, so you have another port of call if needed.If you have converted, then dunno, but your picture does look like a fat one.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks Colin, yes it's a fat one! I am glad Dave is joining us, I thought he was having trouble finding a co-driver. I am still hopeful the one I ordered will arrive before I leave. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Nearly there ! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks Colin, yes it's a fat one! I am glad Dave is joining us, I thought he was having trouble finding a co-driver. I am still hopeful the one I ordered will arrive before I leave. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy thompson Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 In Paris half full of Kronenbourg - TGV booked to Calais Thursday morning early am :-) Tour Eiffel by steps tomorrow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 4 wheel laser alignment and all wheels balanced today. Bargain at £50 all in :-)Had fun helping the chappie wiggle shims in and out of the rear trailing arms. he was impressed that I'd spun and greased the threads before bringing the car alaon and was even more impressed with my custom made spanner to hold the bracket bolt heads! Massive difference to roadholding!Co-driver turned up, did some wiring and drove the car for the first time, still wants to do the run!Just a few little bits and pieces left to do now, mostly associated with finding and packing tools and spares!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Fitted new radiator today, looks and works good :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 tim_hunt wrote: I am glad Dave is joining us, I thought he was having trouble finding a co-driver. He was having trouble, so we had to step in.He is now sharing the car with one of Rob Southerns mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Gearbox back in............... it was a bit of a challenge. Needed an extra hand so Rob came along to make it all happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 We have just had to amend our travel plans due to work commitments - we are now getting a Eurotunnel trip Thursday morning - 6am, so there's a spare hotel room available in Calais on Wednesday night if anyone is interested. Anymore work jobs come in and we will need to cancel - so crossing our fingers that we see you all at the start.I was going to wash and polish the car, not time for that now.Mike & Anne Car 13 - I knew this was an unlucky number ! :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 My fan belts arrived at noon today by 1st class post and one is already stowed in the car just in case. Super service from Chic Doig Classic Sportscars of Fife.Tim :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyfastcar and Carol Lamity Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 spent all morning trying to getting the sat nav files on my Tom Tom 820 only to find out (as suggested) it's too new! and don't do it init. - a few phone calls later, dash across country, did a swap with a relative and yipee I have intinery...I HAVE ITINERY!!! yes indeed :-)54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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