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"Beans"
posts: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sun 21st Feb 2010 reply 181 of 417



As a result of the cold weather I can


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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"Beans"
posts: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Wed 24th Feb 2010 reply 182 of 417

When I fitted the rear bumper at the end of last year I found out that the right hand side didn


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: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sun 28th Feb 2010 reply 183 of 417

Over the weekend I assembled the front sub frame ...



... and fitted it to the car ...



Everthing took much longer than planned though  

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 Tue 2nd Mar 2010 reply 184 of 417

Your making rapid progress Beans. Soon be on its wheels which will be good to see.

 Spitfire Mk3 - 2.5
Stag Mk2
Capri Mk1
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"TR7th Heaven"
posts: 508
joined on Tue 29th Jan 2008
 posted Tue 2nd Mar 2010 reply 185 of 417

I'm really enjoying this thread.
Love the colour and really enjoying seeing a lovely TR7 take shape.
Keep it up.
Rich  

 Bootiful Norfolk  
1972 Triumph Spitfire MKIV
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"Rumpith"
posts: 1852
non member
 posted Tue 9th Mar 2010 reply 186 of 417

Just looking through all your photos, Theo - Have you flipped some of them with photo editing software, or have you made a fundamental mistake? it looks like you've fitted the steering and pedals on the wrong side?
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"Beans"
posts: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Tue 9th Mar 2010 reply 187 of 417

I am very good with Photoshop  

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
"GTRoger"
posts: 1557
Netherlands
joined on Fri 31st Dec 2004
 posted Tue 9th Mar 2010 reply 188 of 417

He also altered the colour, the car is actually red.......


1969 2.5 PI (Now 2.5PIE, running on EFI )
1971 GT6 mk3 (still going strong)
2007 Volvo V70 2.5T (After many years, again owner of a Swedish Turbo Brick)
2001 Audi A2 (replacement of the old Mini Cooper, and the total opposite. Will never ever rust but not exciting to drive)

Survivor of 10CR05, LCC06, RBRR06, 10CR07, LCC09, 10CR11' 10CR13,  RBRR14, 10CR17, 10CR19 (well sort off) and many many Dutch nightrallies.

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"Beans"
posts: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Tue 9th Mar 2010 reply 189 of 417

You shouldn't have told that, was meant to be a surprise  

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
"Howard"
posts: 1021
Cambridge group
joined on Tue 20th Nov 2007
 posted Wed 10th Mar 2010 reply 190 of 417

Beans is an absolute wizz with photo shop.

For those who don't know he is from the dark side and is actually restoring an MGB 

Le Mans 2007, 08, 09, 10 & 11 
RBRR 2008(DNF), 10, 14, 16, 18
10CR 2009, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19
HCR 2008, Auto Ecosse 2012 

1981 Triumph TR7 / 2005 Suzuki Vitara / 2012 Renault (Dacia) Duster / 2018 Suzuki Vitara
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"Beans"
posts: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Wed 10th Mar 2010 reply 191 of 417

Not that far of the mark,
it's actually a MG Magna ...

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
"Howard"
posts: 1021
Cambridge group
joined on Tue 20th Nov 2007
 posted Thu 11th Mar 2010 reply 192 of 417

I had totally forgotten about the proposed MG version - where on earth did you find the photo? Do you think those nice Chinese who produce the MGF would also produce an updated Magna?

My other idea is to change the Triumph logos on my car & join the local MG club. The expression on their faces when they see the car would be priceless   

 
Le Mans 2007, 08, 09, 10 & 11 
RBRR 2008(DNF), 10, 14, 16, 18
10CR 2009, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19
HCR 2008, Auto Ecosse 2012 

1981 Triumph TR7 / 2005 Suzuki Vitara / 2012 Renault (Dacia) Duster / 2018 Suzuki Vitara
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"Beans"
posts: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Thu 11th Mar 2010 reply 193 of 417

This one originates from the Dolomite forum.
There are also two (lower res) piccies on this website http://www.aronline.co.uk/

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: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Wed 17th Mar 2010 reply 194 of 417

Had a look at the different sets of wheels I have lying around, to see which I am going to use on the DHC;

The 7Jx15 Revolutions I used on the car;



This very mint set of original TR7 alloys (with new coating and tyres of course);



Or a choice of two (slightly different) sets of steel wheels;



combined with various hub caps.
I think I've got a plan ...

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
"GTRoger"
posts: 1557
Netherlands
joined on Fri 31st Dec 2004
 posted Fri 19th Mar 2010 reply 195 of 417

Why not make the centres of those Revolutions black? I recon it does look good on this car.

Of course you could do a photoshop session first before you take the spraycan.  

1969 2.5 PI (Now 2.5PIE, running on EFI )
1971 GT6 mk3 (still going strong)
2007 Volvo V70 2.5T (After many years, again owner of a Swedish Turbo Brick)
2001 Audi A2 (replacement of the old Mini Cooper, and the total opposite. Will never ever rust but not exciting to drive)

Survivor of 10CR05, LCC06, RBRR06, 10CR07, LCC09, 10CR11' 10CR13,  RBRR14, 10CR17, 10CR19 (well sort off) and many many Dutch nightrallies.

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"Howard"
posts: 1021
Cambridge group
joined on Tue 20th Nov 2007
 posted Fri 19th Mar 2010 reply 196 of 417

Beans,

The Rimmer's TR7/8 catalogue v2.2 has an article on Harris Mann's original sketches of how he wanted the car to look - almost all of them show it with low profile tyres & alloy wheels. IMHO the car looks better with lower profile tyres and you would be following the original design idea before the bean (ouch!) counters got involved...

Whatever you decide, your hard work has made it one fabulous car!

 
Le Mans 2007, 08, 09, 10 & 11 
RBRR 2008(DNF), 10, 14, 16, 18
10CR 2009, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19
HCR 2008, Auto Ecosse 2012 

1981 Triumph TR7 / 2005 Suzuki Vitara / 2012 Renault (Dacia) Duster / 2018 Suzuki Vitara
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"Beans"
posts: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sat 20th Mar 2010 reply 197 of 417

Posted the chosen wheels to the other side of the country today for refurbishing  

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: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sun 21st Mar 2010 reply 198 of 417

Over the past few days I fitted a new steering rack ...



But not before I tied down the gaiters decently ...



Switched my attention to the rear axle next ...



Used a collection of drifts got the alignment of the holes sorted, enabling the bolts to be fitted ...



With all axle mounting bolts in place it was time to fit the springs, connect the rear dampers and torque down all bolts ...



Next stage will be fitting the half shafts and rear drums.

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: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sat 27th Mar 2010 reply 199 of 417

Fitted the half shafts to the rear axle, followed  by the rear brakes ...



drums ...



and the front pads ...



I decided to go for some traditional Mintex M1144 pads.
They should have more bite than the EBC Greenstuff I've been using over the years.

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: 5699
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sun 28th Mar 2010 reply 200 of 417

At last ... after cleaning a pair of locking nuts and centring the rack,
I fitted the track rod ends this morning ...

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
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