TVR 3000s covertible
Discussion
Hello
all you TVR and other car fanatics
I am a Belgian Tvr-fan, and about to buy myself a
1979 3000s convertible
my previous car was a 1971 Opel GT,but I wanted a change
a bit more fun and power
I hope I made the right choise??
are they many off this type left?
what are the good and bad points?
any reply is ok and helpfull
thanks
all you TVR and other car fanatics
I am a Belgian Tvr-fan, and about to buy myself a
1979 3000s convertible
my previous car was a 1971 Opel GT,but I wanted a change
a bit more fun and power
I hope I made the right choise??
are they many off this type left?
what are the good and bad points?
any reply is ok and helpfull
thanks
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Other than this, you're basically looking at an M.
Best,
B.
Other than this, you're basically looking at an M.
Best,
B.
tunepipe911 said:
Hello
all you TVR and other car fanatics
I am a Belgian Tvr-fan, and about to buy myself a
1979 3000s convertible
my previous car was a 1971 Opel GT,but I wanted a change
a bit more fun and power
I hope I made the right choise??
are they many off this type left?
what are the good and bad points?
any reply is ok and helpfull
thanks
Hello,all you TVR and other car fanatics
I am a Belgian Tvr-fan, and about to buy myself a
1979 3000s convertible
my previous car was a 1971 Opel GT,but I wanted a change
a bit more fun and power
I hope I made the right choise??
are they many off this type left?
what are the good and bad points?
any reply is ok and helpfull
thanks
Good choice.
The car is a good convertible, possible to run without side screens and completely remove the rag top.
It will leak - its almost impossible to get the car water tight. Most owners I know accept that as proably the cars only "fault".
Side screens are difficult to get hold of, windscreen can be a pain if it needs replacing.
Enjoy
Hi there,
definitely a good choice! I am in the process of restoring my 1979 3000S which I have owned since 1980. I've got to the stage of stripping the chassis - see my blog (link is in the ongoing projects wiki).
I can confirm the above comments (windscreen and side screens on mine are both kaput) but would add that the Essex engine makes up for it and I was always impressed with the handling.
Posting pictures when you have it is mandatory!
Welcome to the club.
GB
definitely a good choice! I am in the process of restoring my 1979 3000S which I have owned since 1980. I've got to the stage of stripping the chassis - see my blog (link is in the ongoing projects wiki).
I can confirm the above comments (windscreen and side screens on mine are both kaput) but would add that the Essex engine makes up for it and I was always impressed with the handling.
Posting pictures when you have it is mandatory!
Welcome to the club.
GB
I bought my S in 02, rebuilt it & then hillclimbed it for a couple of years.
I did sell it to buy a Griff, but missed it so much I bought it back 2 years later.
It now has chassis by Adrian Venn, engine by John Wade, T5 'box, AP brakes Toyo 888's and is FUN!
It gets to 9 or 10 hillclimbs & sprints a year all over the country, driven to & from events.
Good cars.
SteveD
I did sell it to buy a Griff, but missed it so much I bought it back 2 years later.
It now has chassis by Adrian Venn, engine by John Wade, T5 'box, AP brakes Toyo 888's and is FUN!
It gets to 9 or 10 hillclimbs & sprints a year all over the country, driven to & from events.
Good cars.
SteveD
I tryed posting pictures,so far no luck
they are now on webshots.com under
membername tunepipe911
more will follow,
I am now up restoring frontwindowframe,dicovered some rusty places,will consider to build a new frame and be happy for a number off years
it does not seem to be the most simple piece to reconstruct,but it is a challenge trying to build a new and better one,have been able to get frontwindow out without breaking!!
next step is metalsheetworking and bendingjob trying to fit the window perfect again,
more pictures to follow while job in progress
they are now on webshots.com under
membername tunepipe911
more will follow,
I am now up restoring frontwindowframe,dicovered some rusty places,will consider to build a new frame and be happy for a number off years
it does not seem to be the most simple piece to reconstruct,but it is a challenge trying to build a new and better one,have been able to get frontwindow out without breaking!!
next step is metalsheetworking and bendingjob trying to fit the window perfect again,
more pictures to follow while job in progress
You would be surprised how heavy these cars are, took 3 of us to lift it onto the pickup!!
Rudy, I had just done oil change and filter, plugs, leads, new antifreeze, valve clearances etc. Drivers side footwell carpet in boot but unfortunatly not the heater box, I think in your excitement of the test drive and finally getting it on your truck I think we forgot to put in it your cab. I,ll keep it safe for you. Glad you got back with car OK and hope you enjoy it (when the weather improves).
sTeVeR
Edited by thegamekeeper on Monday 5th December 12:40
Edited by thegamekeeper on Monday 5th December 12:41
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