Pat's Tuscan V6 restoration thread

[GAjon]

RCK974X said:

Is there much difference between ERW and CDS ? - I'm not using it on the track.

Edited by RCK974X on Thursday 3rd January 04:34

CDS is cold drawn Seamless, not welded.

[TVRdaydah]

All the info is here. http://www.hublebas.co.uk/index.aspx

[mybrainhurts]

Just spotted this. What a terrific story...

[chassyman]

hi rck, the difference in erw to cds is that when i bend erw on my bender which is a manual rachet type, the effort required is moderate and the bender does not need bolting down. on the other hand with cds it requires great effort and the bender has got to be bolted down and also the spring back is greater. and before anyone pipes up, yes i have a hydraulic bender but it's in the corner and NO it's not for sale. the other difference is the cost and it is now getting beyond a joke. best regards keith

[Rollcage]

I see you are a gearhead now Pat -

Jalopnik link

[Blue91SL]

I just joined this forum just so I could tell you how happy I am to see someone get a car so important to them back in their life. Growing up, my dad had an old Dodge Coronet that I'd give anything to see again, but unfortunately, the U.S. doesn't have as permanent of a registry as your country does. Keep up the good work with that beautiful TVR! I'm subscribed for future updates!

[Jasper Gilder]

Just picked this up - Great story - lump in the throat!

I'd try to keep it as original as possible, first because that's how your Dad bought it - also because it's super-rare - they only made 99

There's quite an interesting article in 'Hot Car' I think it's October 1970

[Podie]

Rollcage said:

I see you are a gearhead now Pat -

Jalopnik link

Could have got his name right!

[Pat H]

Tipped the tub up to have a look underneath.

Nothing too horrible to report.

Something has been fibreglassed around the front screen aperture during manufacture. Is it just a rope former, rather than a steel reinforcing tube?

Similarly, what's inside the reinforced strip just infront of the rear screen aperture?

Thanks,

P

Edited by Pat H on Tuesday 11th July 13:25

[heightswitch]

All std stuff Pat and nothing out of the ordinary. Shell looks to be in remarkably good nick.

My advice now would be to search and purchase all your missing parts before they become unobtainable..
N.

[phillpot]

Pat H said:

Is it just a rope former, rather than a steel reinforcing tube?

Similarly, what's inside the reinforced strip just in front of the rear screen aperture?

A magnet will soon tell ?

does the front one, as well as providing a bit of stiffening, locate the sun visor and interior mirror mountings?

[Fiscracer]

The reinforcing is there to help stop the windscreens parting from the roof at higher speeds.

[Astacus]

Yep, identical to mine too. I had assumed that it was some sort of rope at the front and hollow reinforcing glass fiber panels at the rear. I was planning on adding an extra layer of glass to the roof to reduce flex. Possibly woven, as I have one to hand. Not bothered about adding a tad more weight.

[Buzz Billsberry]

Wow Pat I've just picked this thread what a brill story and a wonderful memory for you! and a great project I will follow like a moth to the light...all the best.

Buzz

[chris-slyfield]

Your restoration project and the 'sentimental' reason you purchased the car that your Father owned, brings a lump to my throat.......

I built my Tuscan V6 as a 'Kit Car' over the Xmas holiday in 1970 with my Dad, when I was 26. Dad died in 1981, but I still have fond memories of the many hours we spent together with the car.

There are not many totally original examples of these cars left, so I hope you are able to maintain as much originality as possible.

I am new to this site, but my 39 year old son has been trying to get me to join this forum for a long time.

I will try and add a couple of pictures to this brief message.

BEST OF LUCK WITH THE LONG TASK AHEAD OF YOU.

[Ant.]

chris-slyfield said:

Your restoration project and the 'sentimental' reason you purchased the car that your Father owned, brings a lump to my throat.......

I built my Tuscan V6 as a 'Kit Car' over the Xmas holiday in 1970 with my Dad, when I was 26. Dad died in 1981, but I still have fond memories of the many hours we spent together with the car.

There are not many totally original examples of these cars left, so I hope you are able to maintain as much originality as possible.

I am new to this site, but my 39 year old son has been trying to get me to join this forum for a long time.

I will try and add a couple of pictures to this brief message.

BEST OF LUCK WITH THE LONG TASK AHEAD OF YOU.

New to the site? 1st post in 149 mths, that my sir, is lurking on a monumental scale.....

[Laurel Green]

Indeed it is! Seems funny saying this but, welcome to PH, Chris.

[heightswitch]

chris-slyfield said:

Your restoration project and the 'sentimental' reason you purchased the car that your Father owned, brings a lump to my throat.......

I built my Tuscan V6 as a 'Kit Car' over the Xmas holiday in 1970 with my Dad, when I was 26. Dad died in 1981, but I still have fond memories of the many hours we spent together with the car.

There are not many totally original examples of these cars left, so I hope you are able to maintain as much originality as possible.

I am new to this site, but my 39 year old son has been trying to get me to join this forum for a long time.

I will try and add a couple of pictures to this brief message.

BEST OF LUCK WITH THE LONG TASK AHEAD OF YOU.

And a beautiful looking car.
N

[Slow M]

Laurel Green said:

Indeed it is! Seems funny saying this but, welcome to PH, Chris.

Best,
B.

[pridaux]

chris-slyfield said:

Your restoration project and the 'sentimental' reason you purchased the car that your Father owned, brings a lump to my throat.......

I built my Tuscan V6 as a 'Kit Car' over the Xmas holiday in 1970 with my Dad, when I was 26. Dad died in 1981, but I still have fond memories of the many hours we spent together with the car.

There are not many totally original examples of these cars left, so I hope you are able to maintain as much originality as possible.

I am new to this site, but my 39 year old son has been trying to get me to join this forum for a long time.

I will try and add a couple of pictures to this brief message.

BEST OF LUCK WITH THE LONG TASK AHEAD OF YOU.

That is rather SLY? not posting here for all those years BIG welcome and we would love to hear your many stories of the car over all these years and any pictures you can find especially of the original build if you can scan and post please start a thread we would love to see them.
Andrew