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"Rust Restorer"
posts: 649
non member
 posted Thu 3rd Jun 2010 reply 241 of 418

Beans, as ever, everything is so shiny!! I notice you have some rubber on the fresh air scoop where it fits the bulkhead, is this edge rubber, or a self adhesive foam rubber? cant quite make it out from the photo, good idea as I know mine rattles about.

Ref the strut brace, I have a mate who made ten, one for his V8 and 9 to sell, they went quickly. I am trying to get him to make 10 more (minimum quantity for plating) and come up with a price. If he goes ahead I will post it up.

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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"willows40"
posts: 1688
non member
 posted Thu 3rd Jun 2010 reply 242 of 418

andy
on  my 7 there is a rubber moulding on the air scoop where it fits the bulkhead, i also think the other 7 i have here is the same.

cheers

 1968 mk 1 estate for sale (now sold)
1967 vitesse convertible (needs rebuilding)
1967 mk1 gt6 (in bits)
1966 mk3 spitfire o/d (work in progress)
1984 Capri ( off road since 1999)
1977 stag ( floor rotten)
1970 herald convertible, 948 bonnet,twin carbs,o/d etc on road
1971 mgbgt auto (rolling resto)
19?? Herald/vitesse estate next project
1992 merc 190e auto (daily drive)
1973 mk3 gt6(project)
1962 herald coupe being rebuilt with vitesse running gear
1972  mgbgt
to many cars not enough time
location wymondham,norfolk
http://www.classic-resprays.co.uk
classic resprays and welding
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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Thu 3rd Jun 2010 reply 243 of 418

The original rubbers were well past their prime.
I fitted a fairly stock slim U-profile rubber.

Since I took that picture I adapted the rubber,
cutting a few centimeters out at the centre to create a drain for any (rain)water


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: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Thu 3rd Jun 2010 reply 244 of 418

A day well spent today, after filling up all fluids it was time to start the engine  
Let it idle for some 20 minutes, nothing really wrong, only needs a bit of fine tuning.

And last big job this evening was fitting the windscreen ...

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: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Fri 4th Jun 2010 reply 245 of 418

A little proof that she's alive  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkSDYpmy8GI

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 Fri 4th Jun 2010 reply 246 of 418

Grats (clap)

 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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"MikeTr8i"
posts: 56
non member
 posted Fri 4th Jun 2010 reply 247 of 418

Fantastic - a great milestone and well worthy of a beer tonight!

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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Fri 4th Jun 2010 reply 248 of 418

Probably more than one  

Insurance starts tomorrow,
so first test drive to see if everything for the MOT is in good working order.
And the weather forecast is pretty good too  

Sunday is her 30th birthday, and she booked for the MOT early Monday 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/
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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sat 5th Jun 2010 reply 249 of 418

First test drive today and safe for a few tiny problems it was rather good fun.
And she looks absolutely gorgeous in the bright sunlight ...







Thanks to the glorious weather it was a rather enjoyable afternoon.
Only a few small problems remain, which will be sorted tomorrow afternoon ...

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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"mikew"
posts: 1558
non member
 posted Sat 5th Jun 2010 reply 250 of 418

Quoted from Beans
First test drive today and safe for these few tiny problems it was rather good fun.
Mainly due to the glorious weather it was a rather enjoyable afternoon.
And she looks absolutely gorgeous in the bright sunlight ...

Only a few small problems remain.
These will be sorted tomorrow afternoon ...


I must say what a fabulous result, I bet you are so pleased, and having followed your blog I know what a thorough effort you put into all the parts that make up the car.

Well done and enjoy the car

mike



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"Scottie55"
posts: 1089
non member
 posted Sat 5th Jun 2010 reply 251 of 418

Truly beautiful Beans. Fantastic job and I for one have thoroughly enjoyed your regular updates. Well done.

Spitfire Mk3 - 2.5
Stag Mk2
Capri Mk1
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"ferny"
posts: 7678
non member
 posted Sun 6th Jun 2010 reply 252 of 418

Excellent result!

1964 Triumph 2000 - sleeping

1968 Triumph Herald 13/60 - fully standard and about 230bhp... daily driver

1981 Triumph Acclaim - daily driver by my finger and thumb

 
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"TRixie7"
posts: 36
non member
 posted Mon 7th Jun 2010 reply 253 of 418

Incredible! Nice work. I love the choice of wheels. Those look sweet on the TR7.

Resto gallery: http://www.azprophotog.com/TRix7e/album/
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"Beans"
posts: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Mon 7th Jun 2010 reply 254 of 418

Quoted from TRixie7
... I love the choice of wheels. Those look sweet on the TR7.

Sorry just removed them, as they are the spare set for my FHC Sprint ...
Only used them for getting the suspensions alignement checked
(they are damaged already and need to be refurbished sooner or later)

Got the car MOT-ed today and alignment checked.
so time for its intended wheels to be fitted ...





Looks much more 70's, which I like very much.
And gives much nicer handling compared to the 15" wheels.
Not as sharp and precise as

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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"nadg63"
posts: 317
non member
 posted Mon 7th Jun 2010 reply 255 of 418

Superb effort Theo; tho preferred the look of the Revolution 5-spokes!
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"GTRoger"
posts: 1557
Netherlands
joined on Fri 31st Dec 2004
 posted Mon 7th Jun 2010 reply 256 of 418

Well done Beans! Must admit it does look good (for a TR7 that is) although must agree with the above, it needs those Revolutions.


So you kept my colleagues as well as my old man busy recently.....  (whistle)

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: 5705
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Mon 7th Jun 2010 reply 257 of 418

The Revolotions indeed look very good on the car,
but being a touring car the 13" wheels suit it much better from a driving point of view.

And they look much more 70's of course  
Revo's will be the spare set for 't Kreng

Quoted from GTRoger
... So you kept my colleagues as well as my old man busy recently.....  (whistle)

Even got your boss at work for me  


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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"Alex"
posts: 4645
North Hampshire group
joined on Sat 17th Jan 2004
 posted Mon 7th Jun 2010 reply 258 of 418

Personally I like the steels..... looked very nice with the revs but even beter with the steels.

Well done Theo a very nice looking tr7

You'll never know what to do with your time now

Alex

 Triumph spitfire 1500 white.....rbr04,06,2012,2014 and 2016


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Triumph spitfire 1500 Blue for sale.

Triumph Herald 1200 CV project.

Andover,Hants
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"nadg63"
posts: 317
non member
 posted Tue 8th Jun 2010 reply 259 of 418

Quoted from Alex
You'll never know what to do with your time now

Alex


I don't know, in the background of one of his 'shed' pics there's a couple more shells there to work on, (yellow one in back corner!)
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"TRixie7"
posts: 36
non member
 posted Tue 8th Jun 2010 reply 260 of 418

Quoted from Beans

Sorry just removed them, as they are the spare set for my FHC Sprint ...
Only used them for getting the suspensions alignement checked
(they are damaged already and need to be refurbished sooner or later)


NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!  

Alright, those look good, too, but not as cool as the others, imho.

Resto gallery: http://www.azprophotog.com/TRix7e/album/
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