DavidBee Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 Not exactly a maiden trip, but the one after that, now that the Webers have new venturis, 36mm ones, and now that torque makes the 4 engine fitted almost thirty years ago by Mark Mason (the second one, after a con rod flew out of the crankcase in the first replacement) feel more like a TR and less like a fart which it really did. I finally met up with John Reilly and he suggested a nice loop of a trip down to West Cork, Inishannon, and the fancy yachting harbour in Kinsale. And what a great drive we had, down the N71 the Bandon road to Kinsale and Inishannon, past the river Lee mud flats running parallel to the road and slotting off into winding side roads. Had to keep my wits about me. John's newly restored 3 (he did all the mechanical work) was flying. We took some photographs on the way home. Years since I went driving with a fellow TR enthusiast. Very enjoyable. What a feast for the eyes to see another sidescreen TR through the windscreen right there in front, and to hear the unmistakable TR exhaust note, from a 2,138cc with 87mm pistons, I'm told. And see the free revving engine on the counter, trying not to get distracted. A TR3A from Bandon was to join us, but the timing didn't quite come off, so that's for another day. Yeah, I keep meaning to update my KST 277 page, but there's so much to add, so for the meantime, I'm just adding scattered bits and pieces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 Well done, sounds like a great TRip. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bfg Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 DavidBee great report and very nice photos indeed. I suspect a certain maker of a Irish stout may be glad to exchange a few crates in exchange for a photo shoot of the pair ..targeted at their advertising Delighted the webers are now singing in tune. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 Thanks, lads! More soon, oh, one thing is kinda set in stone in the summer: ÁINE HAS SAID YES: I'M COMING TO THE TR WEEKEND AND HOPE TO MEET YOU THERE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 Look forward to it Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B Fitzpatrick Posted February 10, 2022 Report Share Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) Great stuff DavidBee and it’s great to see John’s 3 looking resplendent- looks like you had a dry day for the event although a bit cold - well done for getting out so early in the year Edited February 10, 2022 by B Fitzpatrick Spelling of name Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted February 10, 2022 Report Share Posted February 10, 2022 First test drive with a hard top, before it comes of for restoration. Happy with it. This is in Goedereede, NL, bear the coast. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Misfit Posted February 10, 2022 Report Share Posted February 10, 2022 Powderham Kenn for cake and coffee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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DavidBee Posted February 10, 2022 Report Share Posted February 10, 2022 16 hours ago, B Fitzpatrick said: Great stuff DavidBee and it’s great to see John’s 3 looking resplendent- looks like you had a dry day for the event although a bit cold - well done for getting out so early in the year See you in Stafford, then, B Fitzpatrick! John mentioned someone might drive over in a van for getting autojumble TR spares and such like? That would be ACE!! It was actually not that cold down in West Cork, unseasonal weather, I guess. I haven't bothered yet with the Mickey Mouse electric heater you plug into the cigarette lighter. Then again, even when I had my 2, I rarely did. I'm toying with the idea of fitting the aeroscreens too. My excuse not to is that I don't have the tax and insurance display disc holders that screw into the stanchion bolt holes. But then you'd lose the side mirror too. Certainly these days my impression is that you feel dwarfed in a TR by all the huge 4×4s, compared to when most cars were smaller. But it is exhilarating to be back in a good one! Ciao, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) Salcombe / South Sands Edited February 12, 2022 by Misfit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRENDA1 Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 Hi all had a short drive today to Lyme park, had a lovely walk round some of the gardens and woodlands, had our usual coffee and cake popped it the the house (nice) then headed back home was good to get out felt almost normal. Mike redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 great one mike, lovely day for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Took advantage of two days dry weather and couple night stay in the fox and hounds and enjoying the quiet Empty roads on Exmoor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) Edited February 28, 2022 by Misfit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, Misfit said: Edited March 1, 2022 by Misfit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Tatton Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Afternoon Derek, Looks like you've got your own convoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 54 minutes ago, Malcolm Tatton said: Afternoon Derek, Looks like you've got your own convoy! The Misfit followers club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2long Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 Nice day at the beach. The harbor is the same one in the opening scene of Gilligan’s Island, when the SS Minnow set out for a three hour cruise. Cheers Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted March 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 I love your photos and cars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deggers Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 14 hours ago, 2long said: Superb shot Dan. There aren't many parking spots better than that! Deggers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 Very nice Dan Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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