1975 Triumph TR7 Sprint - KDU 366N (KDU366N)

John Wood · Postby **John Wood** » 26 Jan 2015 06:25

Don't get that parcel shelf out in the sunshine!

TR7 Sprint & TR8

Roy Hankins · Postby **Roy Hankins** » 26 Jan 2015 06:45

John, I have actually fitted a very good parcel shelf (not perfect) for general use throughout the summer months. I'm keeping the mint one I had off you for internal indoor shows only (if I'm asked to do any).They don't take 5 minutes to change and I just don't want to risk ruining another mint shelf. I once was fitting a mint shelf into one of my cars a few years back on a hot day, and whilst I was taking the old one out the new one which I'd left by the side of the car completely came unstuck, and was worse than the one I was taking out, it happened that quickly.

TR7 Coupe KDU 366N (development car)
TR7 Sprint ARW 181S (pre-production sprint)
TR7 Drophead KHP 646V (drophead press car)

John Wood · Postby **John Wood** » 26 Jan 2015 12:50

I wonder if there is a product that can be sprayed on the shelf to stop it happening? Paint technology is so superior to what was around 30 years ago I am sure glues and lacquers must be the same?

TR7 Sprint & TR8

Paul_TR8 · Postby **Paul_TR8** » 26 Jan 2015 16:43

Fantastic Roy, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. Your getting on quickly.

JRV459X TR8 DHC EFI Cashmere Gold
UPK688S TR7 FHC Auto Inca Yellow
TCK162P TR7 FHC New White
TFX458R TR7 FHC Pimento Red
NDP505X TR7 DHC Triton Green
XCK645R TR7 FHC Inca Yellow VICTORY Replica?

silverseven · Postby **silverseven** » 27 Jan 2015 00:03

Originally posted by Roy Hankins

I really like the look of a all black interior
Beautiful!!

Ron.

Roy Hankins · Postby **Roy Hankins** » 27 Jan 2015 06:46

It's not finished yet Ron. I'm hoping to get the dash and seats fitted this weekend. Most of this trim came out of an early accident damaged coupe that I broke many years ago and stored away in the loft.

TR7 Coupe KDU 366N (development car)
TR7 Sprint ARW 181S (pre-production sprint)
TR7 Drophead KHP 646V (drophead press car)

REPLIC8 · Postby **REPLIC8** » 27 Jan 2015 11:13

Good luck with the dash refitting Roy, mine took me ages to get back in. I found it finally worked after removing the steering wheel and column stalks, a mate to help support it and approach from the passenger side. It took a lot of wiggling and gentle persuasion but went eventually. [:)]

Andy
1981 TR7 FHC

Roy Hankins · Postby **Roy Hankins** » 27 Jan 2015 13:18

Thanks Andy, should be a little easier without the windscreen and seats in place.

TR7 Coupe KDU 366N (development car)
TR7 Sprint ARW 181S (pre-production sprint)
TR7 Drophead KHP 646V (drophead press car)

jeffremj · Postby **jeffremj** » 27 Jan 2015 15:33

I have always managed to remove and refit the dash on my own and with the steering wheel and stalks in situ - from the passenger side. Cars were a Canley FHC 1980 and a Solihull DHC 1981.

Roy Hankins · Postby **Roy Hankins** » 31 Jan 2015 19:31

Despite the bitterly cold temperatures today things have gone amazingly well. Thanks to the electrical wizardry of my good friend Tony Francis (TR Tony)on here,everything electrical is now working on ACG 5, including would you believe, the infamous TR7 clock which, hasn't ticked in anger for some 28 years. This meant I could finally start bolting the dash back in. Should hopefully get that finished tomorrow along with bolting the seats back in. The seats look just amazing,like new. All those years of storage in a dark loft have paid dividends. More pictures will follow when the interior is finished.

TR7 Coupe KDU 366N (development car)
TR7 Sprint ARW 181S (pre-production sprint)
TR7 Drophead KHP 646V (drophead press car)

Roy Hankins · Postby **Roy Hankins** » 09 Feb 2015 14:58

Interior is now finished. I guess it's now time to start thinking about the oily bits :0 This is where it could all come crashing down around me and grind to a halt. :I

TR7 Coupe KDU 366N (development car)
TR7 Sprint ARW 181S (pre-production sprint)
TR7 Drophead KHP 646V (drophead press car)

John Wood · Postby **John Wood** » 09 Feb 2015 19:18

Radio, or no radio, that is the question.

TR7 Sprint & TR8

Roy Hankins · Postby **Roy Hankins** » 09 Feb 2015 20:00

Definitely be fitting a period radio John. You know how I like to listen to the dulcet tones of Mr Lydon whilst driving [:D]

TR7 Coupe KDU 366N (development car)
TR7 Sprint ARW 181S (pre-production sprint)
TR7 Drophead KHP 646V (drophead press car)

paulheritage · Postby **paulheritage** » 09 Feb 2015 22:23

Very nice car, wish it was mine [8D]

Cheers Paul,

1976 TR7 2.0 FHC, ACG 2367 - Carmine Red (on the road)
1980 TR7V8 3.9 DHC, Orient Blue (on the road)
1977 TR7V8 4.0 FHC rally car, ACG 35005 - Tahiti Blue (on the road)
1976 TR7 2.0 FHC, ACG 3115 - Java Green (now sold)

www.TR7.co.uk

REPLIC8 · Postby **REPLIC8** » 10 Feb 2015 05:04

I see your early rev counter redlines at 6k whereas my later one is 6.5k. Never noticed that before. Thought only the TR8 ones were different.

Andy
1981 TR7 FHC

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