Steve T Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Hi Guys, Just thought i'd say " Hi " here as i can't find anywhere else to introduce myself as a newbie. I bought my TR6 about 6 months ago as i fancied a project. It's a 1972 150 Pi UK car and is in the process of a full nut & bolt restoration. I'm based in Rutland and my background is mostly engineering which will be useful judging by what i have found so far. Looking forward to getting involved Cheers Steve Edited January 22, 2016 by Steve T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi Steve, welcome to the forum. Have a look on the 'Home' page for local groups - they are a great source of knowledge and inspiration. Are you a TRR member. If not it would be the best £42 you will spend this year. Keep posting and add a few pics. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Welcome to the forum, Steve. It's a good bunch here, and an enormous resource when help's needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi Roger, Think we met at the TR International show, were you the guy with the hoofing great supercharger bolted to your 6? Yes I'm all paid up. Will try and find out where the projects page is and get some pics up. Cheers Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi Don, Thanks for the welcome, sure I'll be scouring these pages for many a happy hour! Cheers Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi Steve, Welcome to the fray forum. The supercharger.....I think that might be me. So you'll be at IWE Lincoln with the 6 then? Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi Peter, Ahhh, I never was any good with names :-/ Afraid I'll be there without the car as the body is a real basket case...I'm changing everything from the A post back and also the front inner wings. Reckon it'll be a year long job....but I'm looking forward to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi Steve, supercharger - not likely with my asthmatic 4A - it runs on Ventolin. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Nice one Roger ...... At least it runs....I'm a long way off that!! Is there a section on here for projects? Can't seem to find one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Hi Steve, if you go to the home page you will find 'Owners Blogs' along the top bar. If you use that area, occasionally pop back here and direct people to it. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Hi Guys, Just thought i'd say " Hi " here as i can't find anywhere else to introduce myself as a newbie. I bought my TR6 about 6 months ago as i fancied a project. It's a 1972 150 Pi UK car and is in the process of a full nut & bolt restoration. I'm based in Rutland and my background is mostly engineering which will be useful judging by what i have found so far. Looking forward to getting involved Cheers Steve Hi Steve Welcome to the forum and good luck with your restoration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Welcome Steve, I'm in the middle of a project just like yours. Been going two and a bit years now and still a long way to go. But I enjoy every second of the time I spend on it. Lots of great advice on the forum. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlejim Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 At the moment Dave Connitt's TR site is down. recommend a shoofty at it when it is back on line. Has quite a few handy hints including a bit on doing your own sand (garnet ) blasting. Got me into it (garnet blasting) and later the painting bit. The spot welds on the chassis are a bit hard to find without a bit of blasting first. As Sean says, the more you do yourself, the more kick you get out of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the warm welcome and all the advice. I've just finished re-building & strengthening the chassis and it's now awaiting the body. Unfortunately this has had loads of ' not so good ' repairs over the years coupled with a huge amount of tin worm. Basically everything is shot from the A post back. Hardest part to get seems to be the rear floor ( diff cover floor ),but there's always a way around these things. Had a look at the ' Owners Blog ' section Roger, but can't seem to add my own project page to it. Could this be because I'm accessing via a smart ( or not so ) phone? Edited January 24, 2016 by Steve T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTerry Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Steve, Come along to a Leicester Group Meeting and share a beer. We meet at the Gate Hangs Well, Syston, every 3rd Thursday of the month. Our group is very partner friendly so do both come. There is a wealth of knowledge and help and companionship at any local group meeting. There is a member in Exton that would like to contact you. He has a black TR4A. Might see you soon? Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks Terry, I'll see if I can get along but unfortunately I work alternate shifts and that always seems to be when I'm on a 2-10pm. Will just have to book a half day ;-) If anyone wants to contact me, they can message me on here can't they? Not quite use to this forum setup yet, but I'm getting there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRoberts Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi Guys What and when is IWE Lincoln Regards John R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 John International weekend to be held in Lincoln. Details should be in the events section Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRoberts Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks Mark for that. I will be going John R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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