johnny250 Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 (edited) Quite a challenge there John, good luck with it. You may already be aware that burning certain synthetic rubber materials, can in extreme circumstances produce hydroflouric acid....a particularly nasty substance if you touch it. http://www.theivr.com/technical.html http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/business_eng/ve...arson/viton.htm john Edited October 30, 2007 by johnny250 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johncfull Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Quite a challenge there John, good luck with it.You may already be aware that burning certain synthetic rubber materials, can in extreme circumstances produce hydroflouric acid....a particularly nasty substance if you touch it. http://www.theivr.com/technical.html http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/business_eng/ve...arson/viton.htm john Thanks for the timely advice John. So far so good. Very messy and slow progress Regards John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I'm sure a bit of T-cut and elbow grease will have it looking fine. Shame about the wing mirror though... :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST TR5 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hi All Just started the restoration of my TR5 see Northumbria Web site link below http://www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/northu...a/1968-tr5.html I managed 2000 miles before taking the plunge due to the usual chassis problems. 5 years to go Cheers Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hi All Just started the restoration of my TR5 see Northumbria Web site link below http://www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/northu...a/1968-tr5.html I managed 2000 miles before taking the plunge due to the usual chassis problems. 5 years to go Cheers Sean Sean judging by what you have found so far I would have thought that it looks like a pretty easy one to do and definitely shouldnt take you to 2012! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST TR5 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Sean judging by what you have found so far I would have thought that it looks like a pretty easy one to do and definitely shouldnt take you to 2012! Stuart. Hi Stuart, I have suggested 5 years, so if I complete it sooner I will possibly feel I have acheived something. The main restoration will be to the tub. The car was restored in the late 80's with repeo panels. I have 3 stanpart wings, still looking for a rear, the wings on the cars are ok rot wise but repros. I have a replacement screen frame, and boot lid, the bonnet is good, two good reskinned doors. The inner rear wings where replaced but not sure how good yet. Front upper inner wing are plated so will require replacing with stanparts if I can find any. Floors seem ok but I am expecting to have to replace them, bottom of rear inner wings / B posts look tatty. Not sure as yet about scuttle and rear deck until paint is removed. Chassis is f****d and I have a good replacement however it is a J Type so if anyone would like to swap for an A Type!! Engine and gbox od all ran good but will be overhauled. Interior will be changed back to original spec One big problem I face what colour, original was Valencia!! Keep an eye on Northumbria web site, Hoping to strip the car around March time. (Just moved house so full of decorating) Cheers Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Hi Stuart, I have suggested 5 years, so if I complete it sooner I will possibly feel I have acheived something. The main restoration will be to the tub. The car was restored in the late 80's with repeo panels. I have 3 stanpart wings, still looking for a rear, the wings on the cars are ok rot wise but repros. I have a replacement screen frame, and boot lid, the bonnet is good, two good reskinned doors. The inner rear wings where replaced but not sure how good yet. Front upper inner wing are plated so will require replacing with stanparts if I can find any. Floors seem ok but I am expecting to have to replace them, bottom of rear inner wings / B posts look tatty. Not sure as yet about scuttle and rear deck until paint is removed. Chassis is f****d and I have a good replacement however it is a J Type so if anyone would like to swap for an A Type!! Engine and gbox od all ran good but will be overhauled. Interior will be changed back to original spec One big problem I face what colour, original was Valencia!! Keep an eye on Northumbria web site, Hoping to strip the car around March time. (Just moved house so full of decorating) Cheers Sean Sean shame about the chassis as I have just converted an "A" type to a "J" type!! Typical! I would be inclined to stick with the original Valencia blue as there arent many left in that colour (too many being redone in red! ) Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny250 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 One big problem I face what colour, original was Valencia!! Sean What's wrong with Valencia Blue!! I love it...and it's what's on the plate ? john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikew Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 What's wrong with Valencia Blue!! I love it...and it's what's on the plate ? john I agree, thats the colour of mine, and the colour it will be after the repaint mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hi All Just started the restoration of my TR5 see Northumbria Web site link below http://www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/northu...a/1968-tr5.html I managed 2000 miles before taking the plunge due to the usual chassis problems. 5 years to go Cheers Sean Hi Sean hope things are going well, bonnet looks good for the colour just look at Brian Archers 4 what colour interior was the original i have scheduled completion before i retire so thats 2027 looking at the house extention next year, so once the above the garage is built i will start stripping i have a chassis like yours, i was thinking of buying a new one from CTM £2500 ish hope to meet up when i am home. John Scarr has some torque curves regards david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST TR5 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Hi Dave, The original spec of my car was Valencia Paint Tan Interior Rostyles Black hood. At the moment I am thinking of returning it back to this spec but with a surrey top (for the wife) I have now taken the doors off. See http://www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/northumbria/tr5.html How about getting your 5 out the garage over Christmas and sending me some pics for the web site. Cheers Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny250 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Hi Dave, The original spec of my car was Valencia Paint Tan Interior Rostyles Black hood. At the moment I am thinking of returning it back to this spec but with a surrey top (for the wife) I have now taken the doors off. See http://www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/northumbria/tr5.html How about getting your 5 out the garage over Christmas and sending me some pics for the web site. Cheers Sean Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....but beige interior and imitation wheels?? john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....but beige interior and imitation wheels?? john While for me it's about the least favourite colour ( I can say that since my driver wears it ) it will nonetheless garner much acclaim from the general viewership, especially with the tan interior ( leather is of course preferable ). The problem I've had with the disc wheels is they're wobbly, sporting ~0.040" runout minimum ( among the dozen or so I've got ) and finding a true set will be quite difficult. The hubcaps in pristine condition are very rare and expensive to achieve from a set in typical condition. If yours are nice it warrants using them at least for shows. If you want to drive it at highway speeds you'll probably want to get an alternative Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi Dave, The original spec of my car was Valencia Paint Tan Interior Rostyles Black hood. At the moment I am thinking of returning it back to this spec but with a surrey top (for the wife) I have now taken the doors off. See http://www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/northumbria/tr5.html HI Sean and everyone reading this, Merry Xmas just got back from Tenerefe, the car doesnt move that well plus the conservatory furniture will fall off when i get the extension finished i should be able to start the strip down , this should also coincide with the good weather teh original spec sounds great plus a surrey will finish it off, however i am fitting the soft top to mine, i sold my surrey top one of those aluminium ones for £450 back in 97 have you seen the price of them now i will get some photies in the summer regards david How about getting your 5 out the garage over Christmas and sending me some pics for the web site. Cheers Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sirmatt Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 OK I had to get involved X753 - one of the TR5 prototypes when I bought it To be honest it looks a bit better now, but not much !!!!! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny250 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) OK I had to get involved X753 - one of the TR5 prototypes when I bought it To be honest it looks a bit better now, but not much !!!!! Cheers Rather too many electrical fires for my liking (including my own)...seems to me that a battery isolating switch is a MUST have modification, even for a road car. I fitted mine to the dash (rheostat position) for quick action. john Edited January 17, 2008 by johnny250 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sirmatt Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Sounds like a good plan Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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