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QBee

20,904 posts

143 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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Cider Andy said:
Engineer1949 said:
...has anyone any experience of these carpet sets which one can purchase if so are they any good?

john
Some years ago a number of owners were buying carpet sets from Coverdale Carpets and seemed pleased with them (although I've no experience of them personally).
Ask Peter on Wednesday. He bought a set for his 4.6 to prep it for sale.

Engineer1949

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1,423 posts

143 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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cheers anthony will do


john

Steve_D

13,737 posts

257 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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We've had several carpet sets from D&C Trim and have been very happy with them.

Steve

Engineer1949

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1,423 posts

143 months

Monday 18th September 2017
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latest update body now on the chassis and all bolted up wiring all passed through the bulkhead etc new starter fitted and clutch slave manifolds back on and lots of wiring sorted and dashboard built up.

john

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Engineer1949

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1,423 posts

143 months

Thursday 28th September 2017
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good news got the engine up and running today plus nearly sorted the new gauges and there wiring for the main dash brakes all bled up and the clutch,also had a go at repairing the seat that had sat in water for a number of years so progress being made booked a mapping session on the 12th so nearly there been a long haul but well worth it


john

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Edited by Engineer1949 on Thursday 28th September 18:13

mk1fan

10,507 posts

224 months

Thursday 28th September 2017
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Awesome.

See you Monday.

SILICONEKID 345HP 12.03

14,997 posts

230 months

Thursday 28th September 2017
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Amazing ..

Engineer1949

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143 months

Saturday 14th October 2017
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fair bit done recently lots of electrics to sort lights half not working heater blower seized no brake lights no fans etc.etc. but all good now and a day at emerald with john mapping the k6 which resulted in very good numbers so very pleased usual niggles stepper was stuck had to weld a boss in for the lambda as car has all cats still present so quite an intense day.


john

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Engineer1949

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1,423 posts

143 months

Sunday 22nd October 2017
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quick update got the map sorted as far as cold start goes, just lean in turn the key and thats it very pleasing, but had lots of electrical problems all associated with extended storage in a wet environment seized wiper motor, seized solenoids for the central locking, lots of corrosion on the fuse board, rusted out horns etc.etc., but all sorted now bonnet and boot back on just the alarm/immobilizer to install and the carpets and roof so well on its way for its new MOT.

john

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CHIMV8 500

2,768 posts

220 months

Sunday 22nd October 2017
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John
Where did you get your new dials from with the TVR Badge on

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SILICONEKID 345HP 12.03

14,997 posts

230 months

Sunday 22nd October 2017
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Where are those guages from ?

Engineer1949

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Sunday 22nd October 2017
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they came from caerbont in south wales they made the original smiths gauges back in the day and senders from racetech direct.

http://www.caigauge.com/


john

CHIMV8 500

2,768 posts

220 months

Sunday 22nd October 2017
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Cheers John

wseed

1,501 posts

129 months

Sunday 22nd October 2017
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Looking great. Black wheels look mean with the yellow.

mk1fan

10,507 posts

224 months

Sunday 22nd October 2017
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Looking good John.

Engineer1949

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1,423 posts

143 months

Saturday 18th November 2017
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final post on this one this has been the most taxing restoration i have done lots of siezed stuff bolts so corroded they where not nut shaped any more and masses of electrical problems but its all done runs beautifully very strong engine making good numbers and passed the mot with no advisories so another one back on the road if i do say so myself i am well chuffed with this one.

john

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Edited by Engineer1949 on Saturday 18th November 08:15

TR4man

5,207 posts

173 months

Saturday 18th November 2017
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I have just read this from beginning to end and I am in awe of your talent.

Can hardly believe it is the same car.

Please tell the owner to look after it this time!

As an aside, what is the white convertible parked next to it?

Silhouvette

28 posts

155 months

Saturday 18th November 2017
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Looks superb John. Great job. Credit to you.

N7GTX

7,823 posts

142 months

Saturday 18th November 2017
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Well done. When do you stat the next one? getmecoat

Topper_Harley

147 posts

105 months

Saturday 18th November 2017
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What a phenomenal restoration, I'd have thought it was too far gone in the original photos.
Very impressive stuff

Which carpet set did you go for, any pics if the finished interior?

Edited by Topper_Harley on Saturday 18th November 09:50