rcreweread

Just to add to this particular theme, I don't believe any TR4s were fitted with the later 4A over riders when they left the factory - I would concede that possibly CKD or similar cars could have been assembled with the later parts if the earlier ones were not available, but I think it is far more likely that the original over riders were damaged on the road ( highly vulnerable part) and were replaced by what was to hand. TR4 front over riders have a captive nut on the inside into which a stay is bolted - this goes through the grill ( you can see the holes in the grill) and is bolted to th

Hi everyone - as lots of people don't look beyond their model specific forum, this is just a quick heads up that I have just listed a very nice reconditioned speedo in the "For Sale, Swap or Wanted, maximum value £250" forum above - it has been fully reconditioned and is calibrated for a 3.7 diff ratio. It is surplus to my requirements so needs to go - open to sensible offers Cheers Rich

I have for sale a TR4/4A speedo which has been fully reconditioned by Rich Powney, hence it has been set to almost zero - the distance reading is purely from the testing regime. This has been calibrated for a 3.7 ratio diff. As you can see from the photos, it is in very nice condition - I'm looking for £150 ono - happy to post at purchasers full insured cost or collect from Colchester Essex If interested, either contact direct or PM me with your email and phone details Cheers Rich Crewe-Read

Pete - I made up my own by making carboard templates and cutting some metal plate to box in the whole crossmember, and seam welding it all the way round - you can also weld some small fillets both sides of the crossmember where the bridge meets the chassis - I then welded square plates on the top around the pins like you have done on the front bridge Very easy to do with cardboard templates and a thin cutting disk in an angle grinder. Cheers Rich

Pete - whilst you were at it, I think I would have boxed in the rear diff bridge and put some strengthening plates on the top , like the front one. Cheers Rich C-R

Hi - I had just this same issue to address only a few weeks ago with an almost identical foam rubber/vinyl dash top - I discussed it with Stuart and he suggested abraiding the surfaces to be stuck with a scotch pad and degreasing agent/panel wipe to try and remove all traces of the mould releasing agents which is typically what causes these items not to stick to things. I was very thorough doing this but I'm afraid it's bad news as it didn't completely work! I have now come up with plan B - my trimmer had to use a vinyl primer on the back of the leathercloth material we chose to retrim al

Pete - I haven't got any of my magnolia gauges left, but Chris (?) wants just faces. Chris - my magnolia gauges were supplied by Rich Powney so he must be able to source them - in fact I have a feeling he makes then in house with help from his artistic wife - if you need his contact details, send me a PM and I'll forward them to you Cheers Rich Crewe-Read

I was told by very experienced and lifelong TR engine builder that he had made more money than anything else building TR engines, out of owners who thought it sounded good to have a fast road cam in their TR 4 pot engines, because he explained this was the complete antitheses of what these engines were about ie low revving long strokes delivering really good low down torque. So customers had to bite the bullet and he installed a specifically designed high torque cam. Cams of this nature are a Newman PH1, Swiftune SW5 or Piper Yellow to name a few - in my case, I had the Swiftune cam an

Hi - I haven't any spare ones left, but I sourced them from Bailey Morris in St Neots - https://baileymorris.co.uk/aboutus They manufacture props for lots of vehicles including HGV/commercials so they know what they are doing - you can definitely see and feel the quality in the finished product Cheers Rich C-R

It also looks like it might have 4A front bumper and over riders - not criticising, just observing! cheers Rich C-R

Richard - fully understood and glad you like the cap cheers Rich

Ron - have just sent you a PM - I have some spare ones Cheers Rich C-R

Richard - if you find you need another pedestal or drive gear/cog, I have some refurbished spare ones very fairly priced at £40 each - see photos attached PM me if interested Cheers Rich

Hi everyone - just a quick heads up that I have just listed for sale in Classifieds some nice rechromed and refurbished TR6 fuel caps - these appear to be largely unavailable now so if yours is looking a bit tired, grab yourself a bargain at £75 - only have a few so when they are gone, they're gone! Link to Classifieds here: https://www.tr-register.co.uk/classified/7465/TR6-Rebuilt-Rechromed-Fuel-Caps-For-Sale PM me or contact direct if of interest. Cheers Rich Crewe-Read

I haven't got room myself, but I'm sure I could find other local members who have got secure space to leave your daily driver and your trailer secure - we are only a few miles from Harwich PM me if this could be of interest Cheers Rich Crewe-Read Colchester Essex