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Postby Hoops » 28 Mar 2010 21:59

Back from picking up my piece of cheese [8D]

A lovely 1980 TR7 'Premium' courtesy of Chris Turner [:D] A little problem with the wheel being un-balanced, but Chris gave me a lovely new balanced wheel, and i was on my way! ( [:)] Cheers Chris!)

Tis lovely to drive, very smooth, better than the Dolly sprint in terms of ride and handling, not quite as good obviously on the speed, but not that much lacking. Carbs need a little tune, but apart from that, its sweet!

[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]

Will get some pics up in a few days [:)]

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Postby PeterTR7V8 » 28 Mar 2010 22:21

Are you crazy!!??

If so then welcome to the forum & good luck with your wedge. [:)]

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Postby FI Spyder » 29 Mar 2010 01:20

I'm sure you can't go wrong. I get the feeling Chris throws away TR7's many of us would snap up.[:)]


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Postby Hoops » 29 Mar 2010 08:42

Yeah cant complain on the car, bargain IMO, when its been used a bit and the carbs tuned up, it will be sweet! [:D]

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Postby andyf » 29 Mar 2010 08:46

Congratulations Hoops, glad you`re sorted.

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Postby nervousnewowner » 29 Mar 2010 12:36

nice one and good luck with it...[:D]

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Postby Hoops » 29 Mar 2010 18:23

Some pics in the rain -

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Interior -

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Postby welshsteve » 29 Mar 2010 18:26

Fair play hoops thats a nice one, great pics mate.[:D] congrats on the purchase

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Postby Hoops » 29 Mar 2010 19:26

Cheers, properly made up with this!

One small thing, how do i change the clock?[:I]

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Postby Beans » 29 Mar 2010 20:26

Looks quite nice [:)]

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Postby Periwinkle » 29 Mar 2010 20:32

Lovely coupe. Welcome!

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Postby PeterTR7V8 » 29 Mar 2010 20:56

Very nice car. You change the clock like you change the odometer. There should be 2 cables underneath the dash, 1 for the odo & 1 for the clock.

Generally speaking, we find the clock is not very accurate but there have been here who have replaced the clock with something more useful - eg, a oil pressure guage or horizon level gauge ([:D]). http://web.mac.com/jclaythompson/iWeb/T ... Gauge.html

This info shows you how to fix the clock if it stops.

http://www.smallscalerailway.com/TR78clock_2April08.pdf

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Postby Underdog » 29 Mar 2010 21:00

Looks great! Black with the gold tim is hard to beat. I have an 80 Yamaha Midnight Special that is done in black & gold. Then there was the Smokey & the Bandit Trans AM. Your coupe is much more tasteful than that though.[:D]

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Postby Hoops » 29 Mar 2010 21:05

Cheers, will have a play tomorrow. Its already been likened to the smokey and the bandit Trans AM, i just need to get a tash [:D]

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Postby Reddragon » 29 Mar 2010 21:46

Hoops

Great car. I am surprise that Deb hasn't been here to shout at you.

By the way what is your number out of the 400 made?

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