"Howard"
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posted Mon 29th Jun 2009reply 81 of 412
Totally amazed at the work you are putting in to the refurb With all the very useful photos of just about every single part in bits have you thought about making them available on the Internet or on DVD when you have finished as they are exceedingly interesting to learners like me.
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Theo- can the door handles be disabled enough to powder coa tall showing parts?
Looks like it
Make sure you drive out the pin correctly, placing your drift on the side with th esmall recees/hole in it. The smooth end is the one with the splines, which are clearly visible in the top picture. And make sure you put the pin back correctly afterwards.
Here's a picture of the door handle parts before they were coated.
B.t.w. alloy can be very tricky to powder coat as it is porous. Trapped air can come out when it is heated.
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/
... have you thought about making them available on the Internet or on DVD ...
There are more pictures and info in my weblog. I won't put all the pictures on the internet as it would take up to much of my rather precious spare time. The TR7's are not my only hobby
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/
"Beans"
posts: 5642 Netherlands joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
posted Mon 29th Jun 2009reply 86 of 412
No ...
As for the mirrors, I needed three to get all the parts i needed for two in one piece One screw which holds the mirror housing to its base had to be cut out. And of course one mirror glass had the break
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/
"Beans"
posts: 5642 Netherlands joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
posted Mon 13th Jul 2009reply 88 of 412
Spent a few hours to reassemble the heater. Took slightly longer then expected
Not very clear in the pictures, but there are quite a few pop rivets needed to get all the parts back together, 94 so far to be precise ! Remains fitting all the levers, connect up the wires and fabricate some new external seals ...
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/
"Beans"
posts: 5642 Netherlands joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
posted Tue 14th Jul 2009reply 90 of 412
Correct, much easier and cheaper to get them shotblasted, repaired and coated. Missed one tiny hole at the lower connection tube though, so had to repair that afterwards ...
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/
"Beans"
posts: 5642 Netherlands joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
posted Sun 19th Jul 2009reply 91 of 412
Switched my attention to the wiper motor assembly this weekend. Here's the result of one Saturday afternoon with degreaser, wire brush, sandpaper and some spray paint ...
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/
What did the original amber inserts in the tail lights look like? Is the problem that they are in poor condition? If so, can't you just use a piece of amber gel from a theatrical supply store?
"Beans"
posts: 5642 Netherlands joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
posted Sun 16th Aug 2009reply 96 of 412
Finished the bumpers today (at last). As the rest of the parts these also were powder coated.
Most time consuming part was cleaning the covers in preparation for a new black coating. Had to revert to sanding paper to get rid of the filth and dirt that had accumulated under several layers of cleaning products over the years. Looked pretty sad when cleaned though ...
But with a nice new black coat and a new licence plate ...
... and fitted over the coated bumper bars
... they look rather acceptable! Also cleaned and coated a few of the cars plastic trim pieces, like sill kick plates, front
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/
"Beans"
posts: 5642 Netherlands joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
posted Sat 22nd Aug 2009reply 99 of 412
Finished the heater today, at last ... Busied myself with the linkages today.
Also made some new seals to fit between heater and various part of the cars bodywork. For these I used a special rubber foam (with a closed cell structure).
Last thing to do was give the heaters wiring loom a good clean and put it back 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/
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"Howard"
With all the very useful photos of just about every single part in bits have you thought about making them available on the Internet or on DVD when you have finished as they are exceedingly interesting to learners like me.
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