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MarcoP

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13 posts

187 months

Friday 15th April 2011
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Hi there,
First I wish to introduce myself.
My name is Marco, I'm italian, I live in Tuscan and I've got a Tvr 390se (originally LHD) to restore. Yes I know is not very common, but is the reality. I've just started remove the ancillaries, then I will continue with the interior.
My wedge was build in the 1987 I think. It did not come a long way, only 8000 km (5000 miles) but have lots of oxide everywere (on steel, on alluminium). The chassis is ok (no rust) but needs some attentions.
My programm is for a complete restoration, now I don't want think about money or time. Now I'm too enthusiast to look at problems.
Everyone who have something to suggest are welcome.
Regards

Big Daft Lad

1,388 posts

218 months

Friday 15th April 2011
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Hi Marco, you've come to the right place. There's a lot of knowledge here!

Have you got any photo's of your SE?

mikeb

2,869 posts

313 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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Suggest that we have the next BBWF at your house! wink

mikeB

Jonny weggie

1,607 posts

222 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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mikeb said:
Suggest that we have the next BBWF at your house! wink

mikeB
Now there's something to think about, Italy, need to be more than a weekend.
PS -- Marco, you in right place for questions and answers some photo's would be good.

jonny.

MarcoP

Original Poster:

13 posts

187 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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Hi everybody,
you are welcome in Italy.
I think there are about 30/40 tvr in Italy, from first Griffith 400 to last Sagaris.
If you want to prepare a meeting here... you need drive just only for 1k mile from London.
This is my first trip with a tvr.


Very dusty but now I've finished to clean outside.

Interior needs lot of works because a squirrel has lived inside for some years. I've found also pine nut shells in to engine compartment.

I start with tons of questions, but I think I’ll need to open some new threads.
What do you think about Steve Heath’s book “The TVR wedges”?
Do you know if exist a tvr historical register?
How can I do for insert a emoticon?


grahamw48

9,944 posts

269 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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Hi Marco....and welcome. smile

The Steve Heath book (known as 'The Bible') is the one you need. thumbup

Any other help and advice you need in the future is HERE !

In fact the author of the book sometimes posts here too, and also owns probably the most powerful 'Wedge' on the planet.

Good luck with your project...nothing is too complicated on these cars, and there is nothing that has not already been repaired by someone on this forum.

I thought you would own a Tuscan, as you are from Tuscany. hehe

edited to add: For emoticons go to the 'smilies' on the reply box.

mrzigazaga

18,816 posts

196 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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Hi Marco..Welcome to the crazy world of wedge ownership..How much damage did the squirrel do?..I had a mouse eat my seats when it was stored before i owned it..i suppose a squirrel is more relevant as most wedge owners are nuts anyway..Good luck and post pictures as you go..Ziga

grahamw48

9,944 posts

269 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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MarcoP

Original Poster:

13 posts

187 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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mrzigazaga

18,816 posts

196 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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grahamw48 said:
Theres that blooming mouse again..I had to ask my neighbour if i could borrow her pussy to scare off some vermin..And after a smack round the chops..I had to re-address the question.."Sorry could i borrow your cat to scare off a mouse"