Pogo Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 So, this morning I took my TR2 for a new MOT. It has had them recently, but I've not used it for a while and it had run out. Since we moved about 18 months ago I needed to find a local garage that I could trust. I got some recommendations for people and booked it in. I told the owner that it was a bit rough (understatement of the year) and that it didn't need an MOT but i wanted one on it. He was happy with that so took it over this morning. He saw me drive in and mentioned that it may be better for him to look it over rather than MOT it as if there were any major defects I could have a problem if I drove home - fine and points. So I said he could do that. I think he thought it would be a disaster! He drove the car in and proceeded to check it over. He encouraged me to be on hand and watch. We chatted about the car throughout - he was very enthusiastic. When he'd finished he said it would pass, so he's doing the certificate! I was confident before the test, but he certainly wasn't. A pleasant surprise! Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Happy Days Rog now you’ve TRansport for Work again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Nice story Rog, and it just goes to show the old adage is true: never judge a book by it cover.................. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony_C Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Wonderful to hear Roger, looks like all the polishing beforehand really paid off this time? Seriously, you’ve got a great looking car, the best ‘2’ since i have seen since the 70’s; that was when most of them used to look like yours; proper! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted September 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Yes. A word he used was ‘mint’. Made me chuckle! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave I O W Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Well done Roger, Cheers Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) Hi Roger ~ Well done! That's how I remember most TR2's in the 50's especially the long door models although I must say they had coloured bodywork! But to hell with colour ~ enjoy your TR! Who the hell wants a Trailer Queen? Enjoy your week end with the TR! Best regards ~ Tom. Edited September 8, 2018 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Roger, Whenever I see pictures of your car I wonder WHY am I spending so much time filling and rubbing down, when it would have looked absolutely fine if I’d left it as it was , after 30+ years of storage. But those front overriders... Couldn't you have found worse ones? Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Fair play Charlie ~ you've got to have a bit of Bling!! Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Mal Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Excellent Roger. Did you give it some fresh Linseed before the day? The over riders can act as daytime running lights Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted September 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) Not given it any linseed oil for a while Mal. I did think I should be doing it but didn't have time last weekend - I had to sort the vacuum washers out! . . . and the over riders do bother me, but they were some i had in stock. Edited September 8, 2018 by Pogo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Hi again Roger ~ With those over-riders who needs headlamps!!! Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted September 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 I might have to get some of Peter C's stick on rust patches for them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 FWIW Unless it was seriously unroadworthy you would have been legal to drive it home from a test if it had failed. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted September 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) FWIW Unless it was seriously unroadworthy you would have been legal to drive it home from a test if it had failed. Stuart. I did think that may be the case but thought better than argue with him as I've never used him before! . . . and if it had failed I would have brought it home and sorted it before trying again. Don't need to do that now! Rog Edited September 8, 2018 by Pogo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 What was the word that other bunch used a few years ago, Roger? "Disgraceful"? Tell them to stuff it. Again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted September 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 What was the word that other bunch used a few years ago, Roger? "Disgraceful"? Tell them to stuff it. Again. Ha! I still think of that occasionally Don. Makes me laugh every time. The MOT guy said I should keep it as it is, but another customer came in as it was finishing and couldn't believe I wasn't doing something with it! Still splitting opinion. Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Roger, I know there is a split in opinion of what people say you should do with your car. But it is YOUR CAR Personally, I think your car is BLOODY BRILLIANT. Patch up your floors (Preferably with bits of old baked bean cans) and pass the MOT each year. I honestly wish I’d done the same when I’d taken my car out of hibernation. I bought my TR3a in 1972, just as an “Every day car”. When I’ve finished the rebuild it will still be just an “Every day car.” (Warts and all .) To me my TR is just another car. (But a fun one ….) Should I duck my head down now, awaiting the incomming? Nahhh…. I love my TR. That’s all that matters. Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irrational Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Congratulations Roger! The TR looks great. It almost makes me want to keep mine in its state. If it still was its original colour I might have. My TR2 also passed it equivalent recently to get a valid road license. This only has to happen once when changing ownership here, not annually. It doesn't looks quite as used though! What was hilarious is that the tester was so starstruck about the car the he forgot to check the horn, wipers or instruments! He never even asked about the lack of seatbelts. I had to explain the dipswitch, handbrake, starter and switches as well. All good fun. Driving only the TR2 this weekend in spiritual acknowledgement of the Goodwood Revival, I realise just how incredibly usable they are every day. In fact, if I didn't hate traffic so much and used a motorcycle, I would definitely use it daily. Dirk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devs Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Great looking car Roger. I find it's usually the shabby cars that get the largest crowds at car shows! I'm always being asked when I'm going to finish mine and everyone is always surprised to find out it's rock solid. It's looked like this for the last 4 years. One day ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Hi Devs ~ That's the way to go. You can safely park in the supermarket car park and all the polished Chelsea Tractors and Euro Fartboxes will stay well clear!! Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted September 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) Great looking car Roger. I find it's usually the shabby cars that get the largest crowds at car shows! I'm always being asked when I'm going to finish mine and everyone is always surprised to find out it's rock solid. It's looked like this for the last 4 years. One day ....... So true, and I get the same question and give the same answer - it is finished! Rog Edited September 10, 2018 by Pogo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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