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"stricky"
posts: 112
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 posted Thu 15th Jan 2009 reply 21 of 412

Quoted from Raider
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 it sounds like you've been sniffing the carpet adhesive too  

 '81 TR7 DHC
'79 TR7 V8 FHC

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"Beans"
posts: 5655
Netherlands
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 posted Thu 15th Jan 2009 reply 22 of 412

You never know with these climate changes  

Oh ... and I used a fairly heavy electric paint stripper / blow torch to make life easier.

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"
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 posted Sat 17th Jan 2009 reply 23 of 412

A closer inspection of the body shell did reveal some hidden horrors in the shape of some botched accident repairs ...



Outside view of the area were the filler is ...



Same applies for the LH front wing. Luckily no signs of rust here.
There is a little bit of surface rust on the floor, under the (now removed) insulation pads, but not much ...

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"
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Netherlands
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 posted Thu 22nd Jan 2009 reply 24 of 412

Just back home from an evening working on the DHC with a friend.
Removed the wind screen tonight. It did take us a while but we managed to get it out in one piece.
Only some slight damage on a few places along the edge  

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"
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Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Fri 23rd Jan 2009 reply 25 of 412

Quoted from Beans
....Removed the wind screen yesterday. It did take us a while but we managed to get it out in one piece ...





And as you can see no rust in the front screen frame ...

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
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 posted Fri 23rd Jan 2009 reply 26 of 412

Quoted from Beans





And as you can see no rust in the front screen frame ...



Good effort getting the screen out, looks a tricky job! I was lucky with mine, it was taken out when it had the cage fitted - still got to get it back in though  

Neil.
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"Beans"
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 posted Sat 24th Jan 2009 reply 27 of 412

Nearly there, JL-GX-37 isn't a car any more ...



Removed the suspension and fuel tank this afternoon
Only thing remaining is the engine/gearbox/subframe

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"
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Netherlands
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 posted Wed 28th Jan 2009 reply 28 of 412

Finished the first  stage of the restoration of my DHC this evening. Dropped the engine from the shell ...



... so it is completely bare now ...



Body will be send off for paint removal and shot blasting next Wednesday.

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
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 posted Wed 28th Jan 2009 reply 29 of 412

How I wish I had the facilities that are available to you when I restored mine, imagine doing all that work in a small domestic garage, with only trolley jacks and axle stands, an angle grinder, small welder and low power compressor!

 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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TR7 FHC Auto - Carmine Red
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"Rust Restorer"
posts: 649
non member
 posted Wed 28th Jan 2009 reply 30 of 412

How I wish I had the facilities that are available to you when I restored mine, imagine doing all that work in a small domestic garage, with only trolley jacks and axle stands, an angle grinder, small welder and low power compressor!

 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: 5655
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Thu 29th Jan 2009 reply 31 of 412

Life can be harsh sometimes  

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"
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Netherlands
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 posted Wed 4th Feb 2009 reply 32 of 412

OK, the 2nd stage of the restoration has started ...
Brought the body shell to a company called Giessen in Maastricht, to have the paint and the rust removed.
The shell did look a bit sad and abandoned, lying outside while they made room inside ...

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"
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Netherlands
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 posted Thu 19th Feb 2009 reply 33 of 412

Paint removed from the shell ...



The suspect areas have been lightly shotblasted ...





... revealling some nasty bodged repairs to the LH wheel arches ...





Will pick up the car somewhere next week and move here over to the body-repair-guy

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"
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Netherlands
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 posted Thu 26th Feb 2009 reply 34 of 412

Body shell ready to go for the next stage, the body repairs  




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 Fri 27th Feb 2009 reply 35 of 412

looks a very thorough strip, will make a sound base for the new paint.

 '81 TR7 DHC
'79 TR7 V8 FHC

Photo's Here - http://s480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/stricky1967/
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"GTRoger"
posts: 1556
Netherlands
joined on Fri 31st Dec 2004
 posted Fri 27th Feb 2009 reply 36 of 412

Oooo I like the green car in the background!  

Bare naked wedge is looking good Mr Beans....    

1969 2.5 PI (Soon going to be a 2.5PIE, EFI conversion under construction)
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 and many many Dutch nightrallies. http://dutchtriumph.blogspot.com/
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"Beans"
posts: 5655
Netherlands
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sat 28th Feb 2009 reply 37 of 412

Brought the car away for the body repairs today, that stage should be ready in about two weeks ...

Quoted from stricky
looks a very thorough strip, will make a sound base for the new paint ...

Yes the body shell stayed in bath pretty long ...
Will be completely shotblasted and primered after the body repairs are finished 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
"Beans"
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Netherlands
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 posted Sat 7th Mar 2009 reply 38 of 412

A bit of panel beating ...



... and some welding ...



... does need a few finishing touches with the angle grinder 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/
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"Rumpith"
posts: 1852
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 posted Mon 9th Mar 2009 reply 39 of 412

A bit OTT all that just to get your 10CR sticker off! I've heard if you just warm it with a hair dryer...
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"Beans"
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Netherlands
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 posted Mon 9th Mar 2009 reply 40 of 412

Quoted from Rumpith
A bit OTT all that just to get your 10CR sticker off...

Sorry ... got carried away a bit  

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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