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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sat 15th May 2010 reply 221 of 418

Really finished the interior by fitting the steering wheel


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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"MikeTr8i"
posts: 56
non member
 posted Sun 16th May 2010 reply 222 of 418

Your making good progress now. Its really coming together well and looking great.
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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sun 16th May 2010 reply 223 of 418

Indeed coming together now ...
Today the engine got back to where it belonged





And to  finish a nice days work we fitted the fan, the radiator and the bonnet.
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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"trekcarbonboy"
posts: 35
non member
 posted Mon 17th May 2010 reply 224 of 418

Fantastic progress. Must have been a bit nerve racking wedging that engine back in with all that shiny new paint. Looks great!

 1975 TR7 FHC
Craig Hall
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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Mon 17th May 2010 reply 225 of 418

I do have some mixed feelings about the engine, but that


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
"Rumpith"
posts: 1852
non member
 posted Tue 18th May 2010 reply 226 of 418

Theo, by most people's standards that engine IS clean! I'd eat my dinner off it!
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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sun 23rd May 2010 reply 227 of 418

With the engine fitted last weekend, I had the opportunity to spent my time on all kinds of smaller jobs, like fitting the gear lever ...



connecting various parts in the engine bay ...



the exhaust manifold ...



and the prop shaft ...



A few small problems remain but all in all well pleased so far.
The car should be ready for its MOT within the next one or two weeks.

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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"Thomas4"
posts: 102
non member
 posted Sun 23rd May 2010 reply 228 of 418

cool

Where did you get that strut tower brace from? Does it make a big difference?

 Triumph TR7, 1980, DHC, Carnelian red, LHD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc3N6mEpQFg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-cLe7WKptE&NR=1
MG MGC GT, 1969, pale primrose yellow, LHD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvIEnAdI-6Q
BMW 635 CSi, 1980, polaris silver, manual
Porsche 928 S2, 1984, ruby red metallic, manual
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IC8d_SOHSE
Triumph Tiger T110, 1960, bathtub, black/white
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4q07Oj2DVI
Suzuki Katana GSX1100S, 1984
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjMihxlW90I
BSA Rocket 3, 1969, flamboyant red
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--WLh2AJNrM
Switzerland
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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sun 23rd May 2010 reply 229 of 418

Came from Down Under, Australian firm called Whiteline.
But they don't seem to stock them anymore.

Greatly improves overall stability of the car, especially on bad road surfaces.

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
"nadg63"
posts: 317
non member
 posted Wed 26th May 2010 reply 230 of 418

Once again, great work Theo, looking sweet!
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"Thomas4"
posts: 102
non member
 posted Fri 28th May 2010 reply 231 of 418

Hi Beans

just saw that you have got a stainless steel clutch line (as well)  .

Thomas

 Triumph TR7, 1980, DHC, Carnelian red, LHD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc3N6mEpQFg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-cLe7WKptE&NR=1
MG MGC GT, 1969, pale primrose yellow, LHD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvIEnAdI-6Q
BMW 635 CSi, 1980, polaris silver, manual
Porsche 928 S2, 1984, ruby red metallic, manual
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IC8d_SOHSE
Triumph Tiger T110, 1960, bathtub, black/white
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4q07Oj2DVI
Suzuki Katana GSX1100S, 1984
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjMihxlW90I
BSA Rocket 3, 1969, flamboyant red
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--WLh2AJNrM
Switzerland
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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Fri 28th May 2010 reply 232 of 418

Started to use them when the brand new hose I ordered from Rimmers (for 't Kreng in 1997) turned out to be of rather inferior quality.
In that I am lucky, as we have a very good brake specialist nearby who can make braided  hoses to (special) order.

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: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sat 29th May 2010 reply 233 of 418

Rectified a few niggling problems over the past week, like new brake pipes for the rear axle, now with correct fittings.
Also got the central dashboards vents positioned correctly at last.



Then I managed to kill my old oil cooler so I had to order a new one ...



And with that fitted ...



I could at last put the air filters back on the carburettors.



Only the smaller coolant hoses remain to be fitted, together with the exhaust clamps and the bonnet lock.
After that filling her up with all the necessary fluids, bleed the clutch and brakes, check all systems, bond in a new wind screen, fit wipers and ...


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: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Mon 31st May 2010 reply 234 of 418

Bled the brakes and clutch tonight.
On Thursday we will fit the front screen.
And next Monday she


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: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Wed 2nd Jun 2010 reply 235 of 418

Carried out some system checks over the past few days.
Encountered a few small problems;
First were the brake lights which were on all the time, easily rectified.



Other problem were the front lights.
With the lights off the pods were raised, switching the lights on would lower them.
Luckily very easy to rectify ...



All other checks so far were positive (horns, interior lights, instrument panel, starter motor etc.)

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
"chicken drumstick"
posts: 41
non member
 posted Wed 2nd Jun 2010 reply 236 of 418

Quoted from Beans




Sure this has been asked before (and I might even have asked you on a different forum lol ) but where did you get the strut brace from?

Thanks.

 1977 Triumph TR7 V8 - still work in progress, even after 10 years worth of modding��
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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Wed 2nd Jun 2010 reply 237 of 418

Whiteline KSB616 from Down Under, ordered through Demon Tweeks, but they don


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
"TRixie7"
posts: 36
non member
 posted Thu 3rd Jun 2010 reply 238 of 418

Beans, I notice you don't have the fresh air vent scoop attached. Are you going to put that in, or forego it? That bit was one of the few that my TR7 did not have when I bought it. I'm not sure if I want to spend the time/money finding a used one, or find an alternative, which is why I'm inquiring.



Resto gallery: http://www.azprophotog.com/TRix7e/album/
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"Rust Restorer"
posts: 649
non member
 posted Thu 3rd Jun 2010 reply 239 of 418

In my experience fresh air scoop needs to be used, unless you like fumes. Robsport or S and S will have secondhand ones.

 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/
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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Thu 3rd Jun 2010 reply 240 of 418

Haven't  fitted the fresh air duct yet, but it is ready ...



In the picture of the engine bay, I still had to fit the heater hoses (now fitted).
Also still have to tune the engine a bit.
When she's 100% (including MOT) I will fit 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
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