Andy Moltu Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 11 hours ago, Drewmotty said: Finished off some fuel filler restricters for the TR4 and a different design for the TR6 filler on the TR3 No more diesel for me thanks. That assumes some muppet hasn't filled the underground petrol tank with diesel. Massive pinking and clouds of smoke. I questioned myself util I checked the receipt which showed "unleaded" B*** Tesco. Wierdly at the time I couldn't smell the diesel in the fuel however Tesco head office were fine about it reimbursing drainage costs, fuel and filter costs once I had quoted date and pump number. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) Now I have some time, I thought I would do a job I have kept putting off, painting behind the front grill Matt black. Took the grill off and painted the offending areas, then give the grill a really good clean while out of the car Edited April 6, 2020 by Paul Hill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, Paul Hill said: ....painting behind the front grill Matt black. It's the little details, nice one. Are your sills painted black, that's what I'm going to do soon. Gareth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil M Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hi Paul, that looks good, post a pic when you fit the grill. Ever since I painted my grill I've been toying with the idea of painting behind the grill When the cars left the factory was the rear or the grill the car colour or black? Cheers Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hi Phill i have it on good authority that 74 were defo painted black behind the grill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 The wife was outside hanging the washing out but could not find the pegs, Mike Redrose Group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, brenda said: The wife was outside hanging the washing out but could not find the pegs, Mike Redrose Group Well done mike. Pegs are great but I had to buy my own to line the hard top. just waiting for shocks to arrive to finish first side of suspension rebuild. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 15 hours ago, Phil M said: Hi Paul, that looks good, post a pic when you fit the grill. Ever since I painted my grill I've been toying with the idea of painting behind the grill When the cars left the factory was the rear or the grill the car colour or black? Cheers Phil Genuine factory black behind the grill was never very neat and looked like this courtesy of Andrew Smith. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Yes, Stuart, I considered copying that but it was to difficult to replicate to I cut corners here (literally) Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, stuart said: Genuine factory black behind the grill was never very neat and looked like this courtesy of Andrew Smith. Stuart. Was it not brushed on originally Stuart, mine certainly looks like it was. Edited April 7, 2020 by Kevo_6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, Kevo_6 said: Was it not brushed on originally Stuart, min certainly looks like it was. Yes I think it was hence the runs though the back panel and sills and screen were sprayed obviously. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Finished mine up to day and put the grill back in, I think it looks good not seeing that yellow behind the grill, plus it’s a proper job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Waldi said: Yes, Stuart, I considered copying that but it was to difficult to replicate to I cut corners here (literally) Cheers, Waldi And there's me thinking you wanted originality Waldi..... Cheers, Andrew Edited April 7, 2020 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Hi Andrew, good to hear from you! I have classified this under “invisible technical improvements”. The pictures you provided last year helped me with the correct paint area’s front and rear. In fact, I gave your pictures to my paint shop! Thanks again. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill944T Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 i have it on good authority that 74 were defo painted black behind the grill Would they also have left the showroom with reflective number plates? !!!!!!!!!! Regards Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) With the Coronavirus lockdown, finally getting on with the panels and getting some paint on. Edited April 14, 2020 by Mark69 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Got my phoenix big bore cross box fitted to replace the twin silencer that was on it. Sounds amazing. Also fitted an overdrive switch as the stalk had been cut down, much nicer to be able to flick it on with a finger, hand still on the wheel. Gareth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 13 hours ago, Bill944T said: i have it on good authority that 74 were defo painted black behind the grill Would they also have left the showroom with reflective number plates? !!!!!!!!!! Regards Bill Not by then, even my previous very late 4a still had its original "Hills" reflective number plates fitted from new "F" plate 1967. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRsixchris Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 Fitting a reconditioned Metering unit, replacing my CR throttle bodies with CP type. Sorting out the throttle linkage. Trying to get everything to run correctly! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Fitted the front window with my wife. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Nice job Waldi ! cheers dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 24 minutes ago, Waldi said: Fitted the front window with my wife. Why, Waldi? Was she a pane? I'll get m'coat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 No John, and funnily, SHE provided the solution, “Waldi you should try some soap”, and she didn’t need a TR forum for that wisdom. Yes, I know, I’m stubborn and knew it would go easier, but did not like the idea of the corrosive residue left by the soap. Now it’s there. Why are so very few women interested in spannering? Food for thought. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr6tuga Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Next 3 weeks , replace top crash pad, refurbish heater, whipers links replacement and a lot of endless bits on a never ending to do list Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angus Bruce Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Fitting up some wire rims I bought off gumtree for $600. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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