tim hunt Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 I find it most encouraging to see no posts on this thread since 8th April. It is clear that Register members and other enthusiasts are heeding HMG strictures on unnecessary journeys, or are there transgressors who are concerned not to incriminate themselves! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Not been in the tr since this started. And I need to test my new suspension. !! And now alternator conversion. but I haven’t been in any car or shop since this started. I just walk the 2 dogs daily on their usual route that we are all getting bored with. stay safe everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, Hamish said: Not been in the tr since this started. I have! Well, only in my imagination. On the plane, off at Manchester, Craig to pick us up. Drive to TR Bitz. Drive down the motorway, with top down, on aeros, ferry, and long back to Cork. Smiles all round. Stay safe, one and all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 4 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Hi Hamish, Similar situation overhauled the brakes, need to test as live on a hill. Racetorations rear shock conversion unable to test sufficiently on the drive. Dash out to refurb gauges and put a clock in to make sure I'm back on time for dinner...no problem at the moment and my dogs are getting bored, have taken to playing hide and seek ! Stay safe all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 OK, time to come clean. It's easy for me to be self righteous since at present I couldn't be driving anywhere in the TR anyway since all that remains in the garage is as shown herewith! On 9th March I dropped the car off at a local, highly recommended body shop for professional attention to some rust on both front wings. Within three weeks the proprietor had no choice but to shut down sine die as a non essential business. The wings had already gone off for sand blasting so the car was undriveable. I have advised my insurer of the TR's new location and just have to be patient. Nothing else needed doing on the car so at least I don't have the frustration of not being able to get on with various jobs during the enforced lockdown. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 I've pushed the Stag and TR part way out of the garage for about 8 hours or so - just to get the tyres loaded in a different part of the circumference - once a week, and put them back in a marginally different distance each time for the same reason. Both had a run the day before lockdown - may well take the Stag for a weekly shop next week to give it a run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 That's a concern I have Rod, that the tyres might flat spot while the TR is standing in the body shop. I did ask that the car be left with a gear engaged and the handbrake off to avoid stretching the cables. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB66 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Tim TR owners might not be using cars at the moment, or at least not publishing the photos! Others are not so bothered saw this rather nice Bentley in the local Coop yesterday. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Well if you have to go shopping for essentials anyway Dave why not give the classic an outing if the weather is so good. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Forey Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 We urgently needed milk for some tea plus everything else on the list. Cobwebs officially blown out on a trip to the nearest Tesco, which just happens to be a nice but sadly short country drive Great to hear the crackle from the exhaust. Mick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Tescos in Ashby, know it well. 3 miles away from me. I got some essentials from there a few weeks ago, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Smith Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) I’ll confess to having taken the TR2 and 4 out. Before you judge me it was to drop off food for a few elderly self isolating couples and my mother. Seeing the geranium TR2 dropping off there shopping made there day and we have had requests for return deliveries in what must be the oldest and best looking home deliver vehicle in our area. The only problem is with the roof down footwell, rear bulkhead and front seat loaded up with shopping wind does tend to blow the bangs around a bit. Already looking forward to next weeks delivery run. Jonathan Edited April 24, 2020 by Jonathan Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Just been to our local shop. Look like we weren’t the only classic there ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 41 minutes ago, aardvark said: Just been to our local shop. Look like we weren’t the only classic there ... Dino? if so a very expensive classic! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Took mine to work yesterday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Just been to Pets at Home for essential dog food, treats, poo bags and of course another toy! Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 DRIVE IT DAY well out of the garage and not a spec of dust to be found Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 Looking good, Roy. Hope all is well ? Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 I have to disagree Tom if you careful look at the paintwork the wheels the Surrey top and the Crome it’s looking “Mucho mejor que bueno” . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 52 minutes ago, Derek Hurford said: I have to disagree Tom if you careful look at the paintwork the wheels the Surrey top and the Crome it’s looking “Mucho mejor que bueno” Superb wheels, simply perfect! What would it feel like back on 4 1/2 Js, Derek? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 Las Vegas British Auto Club on a drive up the mostly deserted Strip. In addition to the Triumphs shown were two TR8's and another TR6. Non TR's included a AH3000 Simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 Well we had a great day out today with our end of the drive static car show. This was in aid of Classics for Carers, we had a few people stop and have a look and read the info board. Mike Redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 Nice one Mike. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 Nice to see your carer looking well and happy Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 Not sure where to post this but .... just saw this on the bbc website today - an article regarding 1970’s air quality. was this a photo of someone we know I wonder ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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