Another body off thread.
Discussion
The chance of a meet would seem like a nice thing so yeah I can’t wait.
I now watch in car footage of TVR on YouTube to remind me what my car was like
I feel rather nervous at the moment. I saved a lot of stuff to memory thinking it will only be a few months apart not over a year but I’ll work it out.
Classic Chim said:
The chance of a meet would seem like a nice thing so yeah I can’t wait.
I now watch in car footage of TVR on YouTube to remind me what my car was like
I feel rather nervous at the moment. I saved a lot of stuff to memory thinking it will only be a few months apart not over a year but I’ll work it out.
...I share your anxiety, Alun... I took my engine out and stripped it in 2016, I can't even remember where half of it IS.... I now watch in car footage of TVR on YouTube to remind me what my car was like
I feel rather nervous at the moment. I saved a lot of stuff to memory thinking it will only be a few months apart not over a year but I’ll work it out.
TwinKam said:
...I share your anxiety, Alun... I took my engine out and stripped it in 2016, I can't even remember where half of it IS....
It’s horrendous torture. I kept looking at pictures but even then felt the confidence draining away until all my mind saw was a barn find 5 years on from now and a bargain some dick forgot about,
I now have multiple fears of rats nests and knackered components but I’ll try and stay positive
I find a chat with the odd Tvr friend really charges me and feels like back up so I’m more confident after that lol
Edited by Classic Chim on Monday 22 February 18:16
If you want encouragement Alun, I will be out in mine this luncthtime.
60 mile A-road round trip to KIngs Mill Hospital planned, I need to have their drive through COVID test so that they can test it in their labs, before my operation on Friday.
Just looking forward to turning up at the test site in a TVR
There a are a few B roads through Sherwood Forest I could use instead, but that route's longer......
60 mile A-road round trip to KIngs Mill Hospital planned, I need to have their drive through COVID test so that they can test it in their labs, before my operation on Friday.
Just looking forward to turning up at the test site in a TVR
There a are a few B roads through Sherwood Forest I could use instead, but that route's longer......
The sun is shining and the weather is sweet. You could turn up in any number of fancy motors but this one will be the one that makes the marvellous Covid workers thrill.
Fantastic and thanks boys.
When I / we took it apart I had Frank supervising and making mental notes himself.
I will not risk anyone’s health so will put it together myself but just having Frank and any number of friends on the phone is a huge help and why Tvr are really great.
Not many use this site now but for me the only reason I could ever own a TVR was the collective knowledge and help I found on here. That and the friendships that develop
Fantastic and thanks boys.
When I / we took it apart I had Frank supervising and making mental notes himself.
I will not risk anyone’s health so will put it together myself but just having Frank and any number of friends on the phone is a huge help and why Tvr are really great.
Not many use this site now but for me the only reason I could ever own a TVR was the collective knowledge and help I found on here. That and the friendships that develop
QBee said:
Knock me down with a feather.
My 40-something female NHS COVID tester recognised it as a TVR and told me there was a guy just the other side of Mansfield with one.
My 40-something female NHS COVID tester recognised it as a TVR and told me there was a guy just the other side of Mansfield with one.
In my experience an otherwise 40 year old lady wouldn”t have even noticed me so a bonus.
Good luck with the op Anthony.
A pile of important bits to fit whilst doing a body off. A number of things I feel could be re used but it simply makes good sense to replace things that are a nightmare with body on at a later date.
Oils and fluids for engine grearbox dif PS, brake/ clutch fluid anti freeze and ionised water.
Heater and fuel hose and correct clips.
Stat and manifold gaskets and new PS hose kit.
Filters and mastics and various sealant products.
Close now
Oils and fluids for engine grearbox dif PS, brake/ clutch fluid anti freeze and ionised water.
Heater and fuel hose and correct clips.
Stat and manifold gaskets and new PS hose kit.
Filters and mastics and various sealant products.
Close now
Today I checked all new chassis bolts line up since new outriggers have been fitted incl seat belt anchors. separated body from chassis and removed rivets and all three sections of engine bay heat matting.
Marked and cut holes in new matting around heater hoses and bits and bobs ready to apply them tomorrow.
Steve D noted sometime ago ,,, After a chassis re coating it’s a wise move to re tap the threaded holes that receive chassis bolts while body is off to remove paint/powdercoat.
Getting those front and rear chassis bolts in is not easy at the best of times.
I have a few jobs on the chassis to complete like rubberised stone chip over exposed outrigger sections new handbrake cable, fuel filter and generally do a nut and bolt check.
Re route both rear brake and fuel return line inside of transmission tunnel top tube ( to aide replacement in another 20 years time )
Tidy up under body while I have complete access.
While body is off it’s easier to replace PS hoses so that and an engine clean up as it’s been outside for sometime. Corrosion hits as soon as it’s not used or garaged.
Marked and cut holes in new matting around heater hoses and bits and bobs ready to apply them tomorrow.
Steve D noted sometime ago ,,, After a chassis re coating it’s a wise move to re tap the threaded holes that receive chassis bolts while body is off to remove paint/powdercoat.
Getting those front and rear chassis bolts in is not easy at the best of times.
I have a few jobs on the chassis to complete like rubberised stone chip over exposed outrigger sections new handbrake cable, fuel filter and generally do a nut and bolt check.
Re route both rear brake and fuel return line inside of transmission tunnel top tube ( to aide replacement in another 20 years time )
Tidy up under body while I have complete access.
While body is off it’s easier to replace PS hoses so that and an engine clean up as it’s been outside for sometime. Corrosion hits as soon as it’s not used or garaged.
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