jimcwestie Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hello this is my first posting. I am looking for a bit of advice I have recently bought a 1972 Texas imported TR6. I noticed that it does not have any sun visors, is this correct or are they just missing? If they are missing is it a worthwhile addition. Lastly in the boot I noticed there is not any trim covering the fuel tank. Should there be trim there? Many thanks Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Goldthorpe Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I actually found sun visors quite useful, both for their designed role (commuting for a few years, so morning sun and then evening sun being at that level that made them useful) and to deflect the air to above my head. Of course, this didn't stop the buffeting from behind.... :-) I also think they should have trim in the boot - seems that way from the Brooklands book. Makes the boot look better - more finished and stops bits disappearing under the tank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PJM Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=2603#top Item 47 for PI models, scroll down for carb version Edited February 27, 2012 by PJM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Brum Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Jim, I've got a 71 texas import and it too doesn't have sun blinds. The top panel appears to be just a plastic moulding covered in a plastic vinyl. Off to Stoneleigh on Sunday to see if there are any cheaper versions than Rimmer Bros! Sparky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Austin Branson Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi, Jim, I have a 74 California import, and it does have sun visors and a tank cover. I had to renew my visors (Moss), but it was not a simple job (I guess nothing ever is....). I will have to change the boot trim as well, but that will have to wait until I have finished installing the supercharger!!!!!!! Good luck, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmdr19 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 My 74.5 MY California car also has sun visors - perhaps they have a different kind of sun in Texas!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D1070 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Over time the visors have an unfortunate habit of the foam body disintigrating , the current crop of replicas are not up to much either,good luck finding a solid original, cheers, Laurence Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Personally I wouldn't bother with sun visors, the sun is rarely just in that position. Carry a pair of shades instead. If you don't fancy buying the correct Moss component, you can always make your own out of millboard (http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-146-millboard.aspx). Jerry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimcwestie Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Many thanks for all the advice given. I am going to order the boot trim from Moss, and in the mean time not bother with the sun visors. Many thanks Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prefect Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Many thanks for all the advice given. I am going to order the boot trim from Moss, and in the mean time not bother with the sun visors. Many thanks Jim Jim If you have a wife / girlfriend ot even if your trying to atttract one a sun visor on the passenger side is essential AS LONG AS IT HAS A MIRROR Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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