FHC RESTO

RUDDY · Postby **RUDDY** » 30 May 2009 18:00

Well I started to strip the TR today ready for resto,repaint and V8 conversion. Taking it easy, photographing and bagging/labelling as I go. Been doing concours restos on cars for almost 15 years and it pays to take it easy and keep a track of parts, make a list of items needed as you go along, for example if you break a fastener taking something off [:I][:I]

A few pics, happy for your comments, popped one of the floor bungs mentioned in another thread on the board, mine also are just large flat discs, no pressing as such like a proper floor bung.

cheers, Paul

Rich in Vancouver · Postby **Rich in Vancouver** » 30 May 2009 18:37

That looks like a nice solid car.
How early is it?

1975 TR7 ACL764U

RUDDY · Postby **RUDDY** » 30 May 2009 19:12

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Rich in Vancouver

How early is it?

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Registered March 1977 , VIN is ACG13855

nofinchance · Postby **nofinchance** » 30 May 2009 21:05

Good luck with the restoration.Your car looks to have escaped the rust monster so you should have a pleasent time.I love the colour too[:D].Are you fitting the rover V8? where are you sourcing it as SD1s are few now.

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RUDDY · Postby **RUDDY** » 31 May 2009 08:06

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nofinchance

.Are you fitting the rover V8? where are you sourcing it as SD1s are few now.

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I already have a doner TR7V8 that I recently bought just to rob all the running gear and conversion parts, these will all be refurbed and placed into the green car when ready. The red one will then be offered free on here or it will be s***pp*ed [:0][:0]

Urchin · Postby **Urchin** » 31 May 2009 10:55

Perfect 70's color in pretty great shape - I'd love to see it here in the USA.

Jeff

Jeffrey Aronson
P.O. Box 90
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
USA
'80 TR-7 Spider
'66 Land Rover Series II-A [2]
'66 Corvair Monza
www.landroverwriter.com

Beans · Postby **Beans** » 31 May 2009 14:32

Indeed looks lik ea solid base to start with.
Hope you will keep the colour [8D]

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1981 TR7 FHC Sprint (better known as 't Kreng)
1981 TR7 DHC (now completely dismantled)
Also a 1980 TR7 DHC, 1980 TR7 DHC FI, 1981 TR7 FHC
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UKPhilTR7 · Postby **UKPhilTR7** » 31 May 2009 15:07

Sure looks in good shape the body, looks better than my 80 FHC.

RUDDY · Postby **RUDDY** » 31 May 2009 16:11

So, while the rest of the family sunbathed I carried on with the strip down, todays job was dash removal ([:(!] sheer bolts on ignition[:(!]),front screen out, in one piece, bonnet off and roof lining out. Not a lot but I was in and out watching the MotoGP, British Superbikes and now looking forward to World Superbikes tonight [:D]

Been inspecting up inside the front wings the best I can, unsure whether to have them off just to check 100% or not.

cheers, Paul

Happy to report no issues around screen aperture

UKPhilTR7 · Postby **UKPhilTR7** » 31 May 2009 16:53

Sounds like you had your hands full today, hope you done it in the shade.
I will be doing this soon as I need to get the bulk head welded.

nofinchance · Postby **nofinchance** » 31 May 2009 18:28

Good to see the pictures with the dash out.I have this job to do to sort out some electrical woes and it is not the mega wire forest i expected to see.You have been busy ripping into the car kep up the good work.Are you replacing the removed parts with new ones or just making sure all is ok? Also what is the problem with the red donor? Why not resore that with the engine already in? Just wondered as a shame to see any TR die[8)]

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RUDDY · Postby **RUDDY** » 31 May 2009 19:29

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nofinchance

Are you replacing the removed parts with new ones or just making sure all is ok? Also what is the problem with the red donor? Why not resore that with the engine already in? Just wondered as a shame to see any TR die[8)]

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Will be fitting all new bushes, adjustable suspension, new brakes right round, V8 engine will get stripped and overhauled, gearbox will maybe be exchanged for a recon'd unit although I have driven it and it seemed ok, rear axle will be stripped and fully rebuilt.This is the last resto I am doing for myself so its gonna be right and done to my requirements.

The red car is not as good as the pictures make it look, would need quite a bit of bodywork, think its best it donates itself to keep other cars on the road.

cheers, Paul

Chunk · Postby **Chunk** » 31 May 2009 20:27

I don't understand why you need to touch the sheer bolts unless you are changing the ignition barrel.

1979 TR7V8 FHC 3.9 Litre.
280bhp and 13.31 secs standing quarter.
20 years of tinkering and tuning......So far!

john 215 · Postby **john 215** » 31 May 2009 20:40

Hi,
The sheer bolts that hold the column up are best removed by cutting a slot in them with a dremmel type grinder then wind out with a screw driver SIMPLES in the words of a certain Mearcat [;)]
Phil hows your car coming on [?] Blagged a pit pass for my car at The Retro Show so shall be parked up with the V8 Owners Forum lads and lasses, see you there hopefully.
Cheers John

LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!
1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!

Chunk · Postby **Chunk** » 31 May 2009 21:21

Hi John,
Probably won't be running for the Retro Show. I knew it was a big job, but Jesus!! Nothing i haven't done before, just lots of it. The green car is nearly stripped, just seats, wiring harness and rear shelf to come out. Have fitted fuel tank, rear axle, pedal box, servo and exterior trim to red car. Need to run new "tidy" ignition feeds to fuel pump and fan relay from fuse box IGN AUX. I have some new modern sound insulation to go on front bulkhead and trans tunnel aswell. Oh yeah, waiting for "NEW" short engine to be built aswell.

1979 TR7V8 FHC 3.9 Litre.
280bhp and 13.31 secs standing quarter.
20 years of tinkering and tuning......So far!

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