Richardtr3a Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Now is the moment you need to design and fit an internal drainage system for the rain channel. As it is now you will fill up the inner wing void every time you wash the car. Not a good initial design, but easy to change at this stage. There is a lot of advice on the forum and some pictures of internal gutters. Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Well it's been a while since last update. partly because of a crashed iMac, partly of being busy with TR2, rebuilding frontsuspension of gt6 and repairing gearbox and rearsuspension of tr4... But.. we have done a lot ! Here's a selection. For more images please take a look on: https://picasaweb.google.com/114762703913347384609/RestorationTriumphTR2?authuser=0&feat=directlink New sidescreens in maroon just got in ! sliding window option as on the Hardtop TR2's, more functional than fixed, less steamy... New floor fitted ! Yes, Later type floor, but adds a little more space to acommodate larger wheel to be sure, some supports... A former (well known) restorer messed up a bit so the rear was 8mm too short. We added some material to the sides get things lined out again with the rear wing. The replacement Sills are not in the right shape for a tr2. Arthur cut and beated, welded, shaped to get it in line of the car. Looking good !!! The old one with some damages from a far past.. luckily the new one is waiting to be used ! Downside Up ! most part ot the floors a replaced now. Now detailing the welding. hmmm not quite straight... Arthur added some material to get in in a better shape. The sheet metal of the nose panel is a bit deteriorated so welding is hard... complex suspension.. Off to the blaster ! Christmas ! Woww....... Enjoy !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sidescreen Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Hi Edwin, Thanks for reminding me, my postbox was full. I emptied it! I've seen your restoration progress album, must say a really high level restoration with a neat and tidy result so far. My compliments to Atrhur as well a high skilled craftsmen indeed. Regards - Raymond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Great pics, Edwin. When I dismantled my TR, I found two rear aprons welded onto each other. Similar solution as you've found in the your car! And the comment 'well known restorer'... is it the person we both know? I was under the impression that he's infallible. At least, he gives you the impression when you're talking with him! Keep this sort pics coming! Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Edwin, Many thanks for all your pictures, it will certainly help when I start on my TR2 restoration. Cheers Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Hi Menno, wont be doing any name dropping.. But i think we have the same name in mind Edited March 27, 2014 by EdwinTiben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Hi Menno, wont be doing any name dropping.. But i think we have the same name in mind Best not to mention his name, indeed. I know enough (wasn't a fan of him, as you know). Good to see that you've found Arthur for this job. And a lot closer at home for you! M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Hey thats a familiar look on that bus! Arthur used my tr2 as a promotion for his shop. Looks great! Edited April 3, 2014 by EdwinTiben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Edwin, The car is coming on nicely given the level of damage and work you have undertaken. Can you tell me who the supplier and/or manufacturer of the mini-scissor platform/dolly being used under you car - it looks ideal for home garage use: Thanks Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Edwin, The car is coming on nicely given the level of damage and work you have undertaken. Can you tell me who the supplier and/or manufacturer of the mini-scissor platform/dolly being used under you car - it looks ideal for home garage use: Thanks Andrew Bought here http://www.powerplustools.nl/heftafels/schaartafel-122-cm-pp-t-0407.html These are engine lift tables, like this one on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350kg-Hydraulic-Scissor-Mobile-Lifting-Table-truck-High-Lift-1-Year-Warranty-/380643760679 These ones are 300kg Max, but if you google them you'll find ones to 700kg each. Dont know if safe for use with assembled cars...?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 These ones are 300kg Max, but if you google them you'll find ones to 700kg each. Dont know if safe for use with assembled cars...?! Thanks for the link Edwin, but as you say probably not up tot he job of supporting a complete car safely. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Hi Andrew, You could do a combination with these http://www.powerplustools.nl/assteunen/assteun-brugsteun-brugsteunen-hoog-pp-t-2007.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Nice bit of kit Edwin - not sure how you would get a car up that high in the first place though? Probably best stick with ramps................ Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Hi, Well thats where the engine lifts come in! With these you can put the car easy up to 160 cm. So when on desired height you put them in place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Okay, new update ! Body will be off to the blaster in the coming weeks. Now its time to start rebuilding the chassis ! more images on https://picasaweb.google.com/114762703913347384609/RestorationTriumphTR2 All new parts are sorted out uprated Spring, difference is visible ! Curious how this changes the car ! Unfortunately The new armstrong shock is incorrect.. the eye is tapered on the wrong side... So hopefully the seller will replace it on short notice.. Left side is correct ! I have my own room available at Arthur Denzler's place, Chassis is on engine-table's again, comfortable to work ! Books are needed to figure out all the parts. Copper grease is my new best friend Brake system is fitted, new oil seals ! Tomorrow i'll start working on the front suspension. Hopelfully this weekend the car is on wheels again. Edited May 1, 2014 by EdwinTiben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sidescreen Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Great job Edwin, keep up the good work! Raymond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Great work, Edwin! Keep up the good work! Raymond, we should visit Edwin & Arthur some day! A little powder blue convoy on its way north would look great, don't you think!? Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Good idea ! Combine with a bite at my place ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Edwin. I'm really enjoying your TR2 rebuild posts. Please keep the pictures coming. I bought a pair of rear shock absorbers some years ago at Triumph Spares Day, from Stevsons, in readiness for my rebuild. When I trial fitted them to the chassis I found the taper in both arms was from the wrong side! Too late to try for an exchange, and I don't think the arms are removable without specialist tools, so I obtained a taper reamer and re-cut the hole from the correct side, making sure not to make the hole oversize. However, since then, at the TR International at Harrogate, I found a pair of brand new genuine dampers on one of the few stalls present. ( Possibly Ken Mumford ?) For the pair, he said "Oh, give us a tenner" What a nice bloke! Edited June 8, 2014 by Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hi Les, thank you! Hmmm so its not an isolated problem.. Unfortunately tapering wont solve the problem, the arm it self has a different shape and is out of line of the uplink. I will give him a call and hope he can send me a new one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Spend another day rebuilding at arthur! nice progress, so here's an update of today we flipped it over again, We had a meeting with the painter. Before we send it off to be blasted and primed, we are going to fit it on the chassis, mount all the panels on the tub, working on the right panelgaps and then to the painter to do the last touch with tin etc, so after the primer theres little need of bondo! As I Said I have my "own" seperate room at Arthurs place so I can work on it and leaving all the sorted bits on the table / floor We had to make some adjustments to the new vertical link. the spacers for the steering arm were in an angle where it should be straight. Love it when a plan comes together ! It will takes some days for the next progress.. I brought some parts to my house to clean / blast / paint them, like the steeringbox, propshaft (replacement one, mine had too much play), handbrake cables,etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sidescreen Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Menno, a good idea indeed. Can't tell you when so far... Raymond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted June 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Well , a big moment !! We have married the new chassis with the body ! and we are very happy with the results ! no problems with holes, using very little shims to get in lined up. theres only a 2 or 3 mm difference in front, rear, left, right, when taking measures. Im sure they werent able to achieve that in the factory Here are the results Removed the corrosion on the lower end and painted in 2k. Took the steering box apart. It has a new steering arm, home made revington uprated cover , new gaskets, new seal and the penrite steering lube. Painted it of course. arthur removed the last traces of the feared devil.. on wheels again. Arthur Denzler lurking around the corner.. The marriage: Yes i do... Fits correct the first time ! Edited June 8, 2014 by EdwinTiben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted June 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) The b-post and the door both have a bit of slope in the opposite way, probably result of old damage. there was a dent in the chassis at this spot and lots of tin as you can see. we scraped it away. We will correct this together with the painter using tin and welding to the door without damaging the door skin. Arthur managed to have the stoneguards as close as possible to the right curves The painter has to work his magic on some of the detailing, like this wing on the front. Proudly overlooking the project ! Now thats a fine piece of @ss... Before the accident, when looking from this angle you could see that the rear deck had a bit of angle towards the scuttle, this is 1 one line now ! measuring the length for the supports the apron needs a bit of fettling to get it in line with the wings. Reminder for myself to get the radiator painted because its to much bling beneath the apron... So next: this week the complete car will leave for the bodyshop for the detailing, panelbeating etc. After that we will take the body off the chassis again and bring it to the blaster. We will continue to work on the engine and the rest of the details. More images on https://picasaweb.google.com/114762703913347384609/RestorationTriumphTR2# Enjoy ! Edited June 8, 2014 by EdwinTiben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sidescreen Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Congratulations on "your marriage" ! Nice and tidy gaps, you are a lucky guy with such a "bespoke" body... Compliments to Arthur in particular! Cheers - Raymond Edited June 8, 2014 by sidescreen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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