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"Beans"
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 posted Thu 31st Dec 2009 reply 161 of 412

Quoted from GTRoger
Hey that's my car cover!    I do want it back one day.....

I have even washed it for you already  

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)
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"Beans"
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 posted Sun 3rd Jan 2010 reply 162 of 412

Quoted from GTRoger
... As for Kermit ...  

Sorry that name won't do as this car's female  

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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 posted Sun 3rd Jan 2010 reply 163 of 412

Finished the boot area today ...



Some problems (again) with the wiring due to the low temperatures but with the help of some long cable ties,
a piece of string and the invaluable paint stripper (to warm the wires up a bit)  got th ewiring at the rear sorted and th ethey went in fairly easy.



Last bit of wiring to be fitted to the boot area were the two looms for the tow bar, including the socket.



With everything connected up to the rear lights I could, at last, fit the boot trim.



Encountered some problems with the licence plate lights, bar one all the ones I have lying around are more or less damaged.
But the solution for this was a clip for the weather strip from the doors, simple and effective ...



With the boot area ready I will switch to another part of the car. Just not sure what part.
At the moment the temperature is dropping again rapidly, so glue the carpets (mainly to the sills) is not possible,
ruling out any further work on the interior for the time being ...

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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"Raider"
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 posted Sun 3rd Jan 2010 reply 164 of 412

That car looks achingly gorgeous Theo - we are not worthy

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1969 Triumph 2000 Mk2 saloon
1977 Triumph TR7 16V rally car
1982 Triumph TR7 DHC
1987 Rover SD1 3500EFI VDP
1992 Mini Mayfair (Mrs R's)
1992 Rover 214i
1995 Rover 214 SEi



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"Beans"
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 posted Sun 3rd Jan 2010 reply 165 of 412

Just wait till it's been trashed 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/
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"MikeTr8i"
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 posted Sun 3rd Jan 2010 reply 166 of 412

Your making great progress now.Its really happening fast and looks great. A real credit to you.

glad you explained how a paint stripper helped with the cables. I was thinking of the chemical type and not an air gun. no wonder I was puzzled!
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"Beans"
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Paint stripper also helps to keep myself warm  

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 Mon 11th Jan 2010 reply 168 of 412

To cold for even the paint stripper to get me warm so I started assembling the headlight mechanisms at home. Progress so far ...





Next job will be to clean up the headlamp motors and change the connectors.

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 Thu 14th Jan 2010 reply 169 of 412

As the weather conditions are still best described as cold,
and I 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/
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"mikeyb"
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 posted Fri 15th Jan 2010 reply 170 of 412

mmmmmmnnnn Vlaii        

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"GTRoger"
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 posted Fri 15th Jan 2010 reply 171 of 412

I start to like this topic..... vlaai and Belgian beer!  


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)
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"Beans"
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 posted Sat 16th Jan 2010 reply 172 of 412

... only that colour  

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 Sun 24th Jan 2010 reply 173 of 412

Finished the headlamp mechanisms, ready to go back into the car...



Also repaired and strengthened the mounting points of the rubber headlamp surrounds ...



fitted the exhaust/brake line brackets to the rear bulkhead ...



Made up a bracket for a universal in line fuel filter, using the bracket from a coil ...



And fitted even more soundproofing ...

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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 posted Mon 8th Feb 2010 reply 174 of 412

It's been a while since my last update, but I haven't been completely idle ...

Fitted front wiring loom ...



and connect up the first item at the front of the car ...



Fitted the brake lines ...



After which it was time to fit a new brake proportioning valve and the clutch and brake cylinder ...



To finish of a good afternoons work I refitted the braided brake hoses ...

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
"MikeTr8i"
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 posted Thu 11th Feb 2010 reply 175 of 412

Making great progress now. Will soon be on the road looking great. That colour has really grown on me!

What is the black thing with the red sticker on in the last pic?
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"Beans"
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 posted Thu 11th Feb 2010 reply 176 of 412

(magnetic) LED inspection light

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
"MikeTr8i"
posts: 56
non member
 posted Fri 12th Feb 2010 reply 177 of 412

Quoted Text
(magnetic) LED inspection light


lol - now I feel stupid - Although that's not too difficult to achieve!
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"Beans"
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Netherlands
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 posted Fri 12th Feb 2010 reply 178 of 412

Quoted from MikeTr8i
... now I feel stupid ...

Don't ...

There's no such thing as stupid questions, only stupid answers  

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
joined on Sun 5th Mar 2006
 posted Sat 13th Feb 2010 reply 179 of 412

I went over to the shed this afternoon to brave the cold for a few hours.
As it is still far too cold to use glue (for carpets and certain trim pieces) I decided to fit the headlights instead.
I first fitted the bare mechanism, followed by the empty headlamp pods ...



With all mounting nuts and bolts tightened by hand it was possible to move all parts about,
till a more or less decent fit of the lamp pods inside the front panel was achieved ...



After that it was only a matter of fitting the light units and finish them off with the black rubber bezels.
Slowly starting to look like a TR7 again ...

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 Wed 17th Feb 2010 reply 180 of 412

Connected up the headlights ...



Fitted some horns ...



Connected the washer bottle to the screen washer pump and fitted the wiper mechanism ...



And dismantled the rear axle in preparation for a bit of fresh paint, over the past few days ...

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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