EdwinTiben Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hi Rod, yes correct, if you look closely at this picture you will see it fits in the windowframe. it needs more fettling to get it a bit lower so its more easy to slide in automatically. i have 3 sets of sidescreens and they all need some manual "guidance" to fit in when the doors closes using the opened window. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hi Edwin, Does it help that you will gain 6-8mm ish with the door cards /material fitted this will pull the frame into the car. The final fettling needs to be done in conjunction with hood fitting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hi Yes, it will. as soon as i have the hood in place and see that the lines are do-able with the current position of the pockets, i will fit the panels. Looking at it now i think it will fit nice when everything is in place. Remembering the last 2 times I placed "new" sidescreens it took a couple of hours to get it in the right position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 A couple of hours ! that was quick !!! mine took all day Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 A couple of hours ! that was quick !!! mine took all day Bob. well.. couple of hours times two makes almost a whole day now something completely else.. i seem to have a bad omen regarding cars these days... this morning a driver who wasnt paying attention and was too close behind my car bumped into the back of my alfa.... so another restoration project ahead..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted February 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) very happy with the most recent find: continental headlamps ! Took some time to figure out which headlamp corresponds with the lucas numbers, with great help from RodBR. The Tr2 parts list has a 51339A headlamp for the european market. This number refers to all the parts needed for the lights, but has Lucas 553940 listed for the light unit itself. Nice detail is the NL stamp engraved in the glass, as i understand (from a dutch collector) a sign that these lamps were accepted by dutch laws. Later other countries took over this stamp. If one of you guys has more information about these lamps, i'd like to hear it. Edited February 15, 2015 by EdwinTiben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 almost there... working on the final details now. With some help from the pro's i managed to get the cappings nice enough. The wheels are off to the garage to get new tyres fitted. I have opted for the Vredestein Sprints classics 155. Now the fluids and grease and the TR2 would be drivable again ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 You should be very pleased with that Edwin, it looks fantastic. Sounds like we should see some pictures of it on its wheels and out in the open very soon. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sidescreen Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Nice gaps on your cappings Edwin, and nice as well to read that you finally choose for Vredestein 155... Cheers - Raymond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
68tr Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Edwin, Looking good and just in time for the new driving season! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Nice gaps on your cappings Edwin, and nice as well to read that you finally choose for Vredestein 155... Cheers - Raymond Hi, yes, have been Reading about tyre sizes, i though the bigger the better, but thats only when dry. In wet, the smaller tyres have more grip than the wider ones. Found 4 at €55 a piece incl shipment, seemed like a Nice price Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Edwin you have done a fantastic job Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Great work Edwin! With Spring in the air the perfect moment to get the car back on the road! Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) Ha today my new stainless steel bumper got in ! Ordered 1.5 week ago, shipped on tuesday and arrived 4 days later. Vietnam is next to belgium right ? Quality is very good ! holes lined up great with the original brackets, dont understand why they added some lengthened bolts for the rear bumpers though.. almost 14 cm ?? The temperature is rising and after reading the tip from Teri-ann to fit the top on an avarage temperature, I felt confident to start working on the top today. Working inside out button by buttton. it working quite well on 1 fold which i cant get out.. Will work on the bows later, they have to be a little adjusted to get in line with the stitching nasty fold, but theres not enough material to get it stretched even more.. To get the sidescreen as close a possible to the stanchion I dont see any other option than to put the wedge on the back. will drill new holes and then paint the "legs" Ice Blue hopefully this weekend i will get the brakes working and take it for a drive after exactly 1 year and 11 months ! Edited April 4, 2015 by EdwinTiben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 This looks fantastic Edwin! The colour combination looks even better with the top on! My experiences with the guys from Vietnam are exactly like yours! Only a few days from the Far East to The Netherlands. Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) Hi Edwin. I had similar issue and used a combination of a steamer and more tension on the front webbing to lift the cross rail. You seem to have an extra seam across the front if the hood which may need to be stretched over time to get an even shape. Careful application of steam and tension may reduce the shape. http://s223.photobucket.com/user/Rodbr/media/P5300101.jpg.html http://s223.photobucket.com/user/Rodbr/media/P9090090-1.jpg.html Drop me an email and I 'll send some pics Edited April 4, 2015 by Rodbr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sidescreen Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Beautiful result Edwin! I'm sure you will need no hood during your first drive the coming days... Wishing you many, many succesfull miles! Raymond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2long Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Such a beautiful car and the trim suits it perfectly. That will be a fine spring drive! Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Ha today my new stainless steel bumper got in ! Ordered 1.5 week ago, shipped on tuesday and arrived 4 days later. Vietnam is next to belgium right ? Quality is very good ! holes lined up great with the original brackets, dont understand why they added some lengthened bolts for the rear bumpers though.. almost 14 cm ?? The front bumper and overiders were modeled on a nice origonal that lived a number of years in my garage so it would be surprising if it did not fit on a nice clean straight car like yours Edwin. Its a lovley job you are making of your restoration cheers Alan Edited April 9, 2015 by Kiwifrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Looking great Edwin. Enjoy your first drive! Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 The front bumper and overiders were modeled on a nice origonal that lived a number of years in my garage so it would be surprising if it did not fit on a nice clean straight car like yours Edwin. Its a lovley job you are making of your restoration cheers Alan Well they really look good, piece of art! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks, really looking forward to it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted April 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) DONE IT ! The first miles in 2 years ! Took quite some time to bleed the brakes and clutch properly, but with the help of a vacuumbleeder it worked. The TR2 drives nice, allthough i have to get used to the bumpy character of the car now, with all the new rubbers and leafsprings (uprated, perhaps a tad too much ?) I do have to get back to the tools, because the fine chinese alu radiator i bought with a bit too small pipes leak like h*ll, so have to figure out what to do with that... pictures ! Help from Niklas visiting with his TR2 ! (can someone photoshop the blue traffic sign ? if so, let me know and i'll send the raw picture...) Edited April 11, 2015 by EdwinTiben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sidescreen Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 GREAT in one word..! Raymond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Edwin Send me the original image file and I will get rid of the sign for you. I think you have my email address but I'll PM it to you anyway. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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