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"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Mon 29th Dec 2008

After being in my ownership for exactly 2 years I started dismantling the car today in preparation for some body work and a nice new paint job...






Should be ready (completely stripped incl. paint) for the body repairs by mid February.

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
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"Raider"
posts: 8948
non member
 posted Mon 29th Dec 2008 reply 1 of 405

Good luck with the project Theo - I enjoyed our trip on La Carrera in the car

Martin Randle Pendle and Pennine Area Organiser, CT Northern Representative
https://www.facebook.com/TheBorderRaiders/
http://raidertr7.blogspot.com
1969 Triumph 2000 Mk2 saloon
1977 Triumph TR7 16V rally car
1982 Triumph TR7 DHC
1987 Rover SD1 3500EFI VDP
1992 Mini Mayfair (Mrs R's)
1992 Rover 214i
1995 Rover 214 SEi



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"GTsixCA"
posts: 390
non member
 posted Mon 29th Dec 2008 reply 2 of 405

I WANT YOUR GARAGE

 1968 GT6 Mk1, Valencia Blue
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"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Mon 29th Dec 2008 reply 3 of 405

Quoted from Raider
...I enjoyed our trip on La Carrera in the car

Don't you worry, technically the car will remain the same.
As the mechanics are pretty much sorted I'll leave as they are.
Only the clutch needs sorting, as it still has a tendency to stick when the engine is cold.

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
Tags - TR7 TR7 Sprint TR7 V8 TR8
"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Mon 29th Dec 2008 reply 4 of 405

Quoted from GTsixCA
I WANT YOUR GARAGE

Sadly it's not my workshop, but I can use it if need it  

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
Tags - TR7 TR7 Sprint TR7 V8 TR8
"stricky"
posts: 112
non member
 posted Tue 30th Dec 2008 reply 5 of 405

good luck Theo, did you decide on which colour you would spray it?............(i want 'your' garage and car lift too)


'81 TR7 DHC
'79 TR7 V8 FHC

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"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Tue 30th Dec 2008 reply 6 of 405

I stated in my weblog that the colour choice was narrowed down to three options;
1. Platinum Grey (MCA)
2. Argent Silver (MCB)
3. Triton Green (HAG)
But the 2nd option (MCB) is of the list now, so two options left  

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
Tags - TR7 TR7 Sprint TR7 V8 TR8
"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Thu 1st Jan 2009 reply 7 of 405

Interior and trim stripped out now ...



No hidden horrors so far, rear of the floor where the suspension pick up points are ...



A post ...

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
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"Rust Restorer"
posts: 649
non member
 posted Thu 1st Jan 2009 reply 8 of 405

Beans, Looking quite strong at the rear suspension area, wish mine had looked like that when I stripped them down. Can you see the state of the cill strengtheners through the inner cill holes?

 Andy - Location: Norfolk, UK
1980 Triumph TR7 DHC  Cashmere Gold HCR09/LCC09/CLM2010/HCR2011 (DNF)
1981 Triumph TR7 FHC  Persian Aqua Blue - now sold
http://www.andys-tr7.co.uk Now shut down.
http://andystr7blog.blogspot.com/
Previous Triumphs
TR7 FHC Auto - Carmine Red
Triumph Dolomite Sprint - Mimosa Yellow
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"Rust Restorer"
posts: 649
non member
 posted Thu 1st Jan 2009 reply 9 of 405

At least you dont have to do this!

 Andy - Location: Norfolk, UK
1980 Triumph TR7 DHC  Cashmere Gold HCR09/LCC09/CLM2010/HCR2011 (DNF)
1981 Triumph TR7 FHC  Persian Aqua Blue - now sold
http://www.andys-tr7.co.uk Now shut down.
http://andystr7blog.blogspot.com/
Previous Triumphs
TR7 FHC Auto - Carmine Red
Triumph Dolomite Sprint - Mimosa Yellow
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"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Thu 1st Jan 2009 reply 10 of 405

Quoted from Rust Restorer
... Can you see the state of the cill strengtheners through the inner cill holes?

They are solid, as are the sills

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
Tags - TR7 TR7 Sprint TR7 V8 TR8
"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sat 3rd Jan 2009 reply 11 of 405

Still fairly well on shedule.
Had some time to inspect the body, the worst bits so far ...

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
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"ferny"
posts: 7655
North London & Herts group
joined on Fri 1st Sep 2006
 posted Sun 4th Jan 2009 reply 12 of 405

Doesn't look too bad! I'd say it's just about the right time for this car to go through this.
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"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sun 4th Jan 2009 reply 13 of 405

Exactly my idea. As soon as the body is completely stripped I will have the paint and rust chemically stripped.
After that welding and removing the dents, sheduled for the end of February.

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
Tags - TR7 TR7 Sprint TR7 V8 TR8
"Scottie55"
posts: 1089
non member
 posted Mon 5th Jan 2009 reply 14 of 405

Have you considered doing a 2+2 conversion? Ideal opportunity with the body this well stripped. I did a 2+2 to my dhc four years ago and can show you a few pics of how if interested.

Spitfire Mk3 - 2.5
Stag Mk2
Capri Mk1
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"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Mon 5th Jan 2009 reply 15 of 405

No, but thx for the offer  
If I need to take more then one passenger with me, I'll probably go for a Dolly Sprint  

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
Tags - TR7 TR7 Sprint TR7 V8 TR8
"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Wed 7th Jan 2009 reply 16 of 405

No physical progress at the moment as it is rather cold over here ...

http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/2009/01/no-physical-progress.html

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
Tags - TR7 TR7 Sprint TR7 V8 TR8
"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sat 10th Jan 2009 reply 17 of 405

Car almost completely bare now, enabling a proper look at the extent of the rot in the bulkhead ...



Also started on removing the sound deadening material ...

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
Tags - TR7 TR7 Sprint TR7 V8 TR8
"Raider"
posts: 8948
non member
 posted Sat 10th Jan 2009 reply 18 of 405

That's all so familiar

Good luck Theo and keep at it(clap)

 Martin Randle Pendle and Pennine Area Organiser, CT Northern Representative
https://www.facebook.com/TheBorderRaiders/
http://raidertr7.blogspot.com
1969 Triumph 2000 Mk2 saloon
1977 Triumph TR7 16V rally car
1982 Triumph TR7 DHC
1987 Rover SD1 3500EFI VDP
1992 Mini Mayfair (Mrs R's)
1992 Rover 214i
1995 Rover 214 SEi



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"Beans"
posts: 5623
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Wed 14th Jan 2009 reply 19 of 405

Removed most of the sound insulation pads this evening.
Not the nicest of jobs, bu after less then 2 hours everything was out .
Only left the two pads in side of the rear wings in place.

1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...)
1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 )
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng)
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/
Tags - TR7 TR7 Sprint TR7 V8 TR8
"Raider"
posts: 8948
non member
 posted Wed 14th Jan 2009 reply 20 of 405

Same with me Theo - I'll probably remove those pads as well mind you in the summer when we have tropical temparatures   to make it easier.

 Martin Randle Pendle and Pennine Area Organiser, CT Northern Representative
https://www.facebook.com/TheBorderRaiders/
http://raidertr7.blogspot.com
1969 Triumph 2000 Mk2 saloon
1977 Triumph TR7 16V rally car
1982 Triumph TR7 DHC
1987 Rover SD1 3500EFI VDP
1992 Mini Mayfair (Mrs R's)
1992 Rover 214i
1995 Rover 214 SEi



Tags - TR7 TR7 Sprint TR7 V8 TR8
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