Duncan Elliott Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Picked this car up about 12 months ago out in a small country town in Australia - The village doctor had owned it for the past 18 years or so and had used it as a daily driver. It was in a bit of a mess when I got it but I am pleased how it turned out. A few modenisations here and there, drive shaft conversion, telescopic shockers, alternator, starter etc.... The Surrey top is a fibreglass reproduction. It must have been imported to Ozz from the states as it started life as a left hooker. It has been an interseting journey and not one I would do again in a hurry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
randall977 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 VERY good job - well done! Looks like you've done it to a high standard. Like the speedo on the rhs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Very nice - lot of work gone into that, although it would have been a whole lot more if it hadn't been a rust-free lhd car! Hope you enjoy. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Mal Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Very well done and excellent job. Looks lovely. Make sure you get out and enjoy it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny250 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Superb job Duncan.....memories.......... john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 There's a lot of time and patience gone into that, well done Duncan. Your next resto is?.... Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dykins Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Duncan Looks fantastic - you must be very proud! Tell us about some of the modifications. I particularly like the colour scheme and the contrasting hardtop works very well. What exhaust have you got? Looks a bit meatier than standard. Regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
angelfj Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Picked this car up about 12 months ago out in a small country town in Australia - The village doctor had owned it for the past 18 years or so and had used it as a daily driver. It was in a bit of a mess when I got it but I am pleased how it turned out. A few modenisations here and there, drive shaft conversion, telescopic shockers, alternator, starter etc.... The Surrey top is a fibreglass reproduction. It must have been imported to Ozz from the states as it started life as a left hooker. It has been an interseting journey and not one I would do again in a hurry. Duncan: You're a very hard worker. beautiful work - another one saved! Cheers, Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ade-TR4 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Powder Blue - you know it makes sense! Beautiful job Dunc, well done. Adey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 (edited) I particularly like the colour scheme and the contrasting hardtop works very well. Interesting fact - the factory was intending to supply all hardtops in a contrasting colour - black or white - but were swayed by public reaction, so they changed to body colour - no option. So, very early surrey top 4s would have had a black or white roof. AlanR Edited July 24, 2010 by TR 2100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ade-TR4 Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 (edited) I also thought that if one bought a hard-top as an "after-market" extra, that the dealer supplied it in black. ? Cheers Ade PS: yes, it really is just before 5am - Can't sleep: too excited about driving to Malvern... Edited July 24, 2010 by Ade-TR4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 (edited) I also thought that if one bought a hard-top as an "after-market" extra, that the dealer supplied it in black. That's what the Parts Book says - available in Black, no other option listed. AlanR Edited July 24, 2010 by TR 2100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Wyer Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Lovely Job Duncan, Can you tell me how the dash is finished ? Is it in leather or painted would like to do the same with my TR4A resto which will be in powder blue. Rex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RandallD Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 I also thought that if one bought a hard-top as an "after-market" extra, that the dealer supplied it in black. Absolutely stunning car, great job - regarding the hard-top, I have seen period photos from Triumph where a red TR4 was fitted with a white hard top, so I think this fine - certainly can't argue with the look! Regards, Randy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Duncan, can I just emulate other posts and say what a lovely job, its your car and obviously all your choice in whatever you do. BUT for some reason I always thought the TR4 dashboards were really so nice painted white, did you not like the original finish? Great end result, well done sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnp Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Hi Duncan, A fantastic job - I think it looks superb too. 2 questions - what's that silver thing hanging below the front spotlights? and, did you make the spotlights bar or is that off the shelf? (and where did you buy your spotlights?) alright, three questions! cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnp Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Dammit! Another question: Is that a TR5 grill? thanks! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Pete, It's a TR4A so would have had, from new, a wooden dash. The black dash is useful in bright/sunny climes to stop glare etc when reading the dials. Whatever, it looks really smart. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ade-TR4 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I love the white hard-top (my comment was from an "just for interest" angle). I've a white tonneau waiting to be fitted to my own car (when I find the time) as I think the Blue/ white combo is excellent. The works cars had black dashboards, as Roger points out, they reduce glare. Ade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dykins Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I love the white hard-top (my comment was from an "just for interest" angle). I've a white tonneau waiting to be fitted to my own car (when I find the time) as I think the Blue/ white combo is excellent. I'd better get myself down to Specsavers as the top looks silver to me! Regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hi Peter, Specsavers!!! too late for that mate. TRy Jodrell Bank. Look at the head on shot - brushed ali (silver(ish) tray below valance, front of roof in white. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badfrog Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hi Duncan, Just gorgeous.... Badfrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dykins Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Look at the head on shot - brushed ali (silver(ish) tray below valance, front of roof in white. You're right, I can see it quite clearly on that particular photo. But y'know, I think a silver top would look nice after all. Regards Peter (how I wished I'd listen to my Dad when I was a schoolboy. A moments pleasure......) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 But y'know, I think a silver top would look nice after all. Or how about polished? Including the rear frame? (assuming an alloy lid, obviously) I saw a photo of a car like this this once on eBay and I was thinking of going the same way, but the rear screen frame is a problem - not a very good quality casting, it seems, and with welded joints. Extremely difficult (i.e. expensive) to do - but from the photo, it looked stunning. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Elliott Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I purposely chose a car that didn’t need a full body off engine out resto as I would have been way out of my depth. I did the paint myself with the engine still in the engine bay. Although I would not undertake spray painting again on such a scale, it took me three times to achieve the result I wanted and weeks and weeks of removing the underseal from the engine bay. The dash is covered with black vinyl, it was a bit tricky but if you apply a bit of heat you can get round it. The car is fitted with Koni shocks all round and has the Datsun drive shaft conversion (done by my local TR specialist) Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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