Geko Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 need a good body. This car has been fitted with a Ford engine and GB and the body has been raised to clear the GB arch. Looking at the pics there's something I don't like. Shall I walk away ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted July 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 It's ok, solid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Looks like a crack. Not sure I like it. Is it this one? Triumph TR4 1964 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F113826420202 a change of engine and gearbox could add value if you can find them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Hi Stef, that area and the horizontal infill panel flange is a serious rust area. Not sure of it is cracked but a surfeit of rust makes it just another issue. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted July 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 20 minutes ago, Hamish said: Looks like a crack. Not sure I like it. Is it this one? Triumph TR4 1964 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F113826420202 a change of engine and gearbox could add value if you can find them. That's the one. I have engine, ancillaries, GB and interior... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 I’m sure you can add value to that car then H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StevecTR4 Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 This car is possibly fine, but. I've seen a chassis for sale recently which was clearly cut away in places to make way for a non standard gearbox bell housing. So I would suggest a good inspection of the chassis is in order. Would hate to see the car fold in half between the A posts. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Hey Stef, That will be a fair amount of $'s outlaid to land it at your location, together with upgrades you have planned, and unseen contingencies. Do you really need 2 TR4's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Malbaby said: Do you really need 2 TR4's. I sold the 4A so i'm looking for a good "sticker" for the leftovers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 I get it now. May be cheaper and more cars to choose from if you buy in the USA. Rhd conversion is relatively easy on TR4-6. Just a steering rack, dash frame/fascia, alter the pedal box and labour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David B2 Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Agree with Malbaby. Good deals available in USA. I bought one from Merit Cars, New York, last year. Purchase and delivery process all went well. Conversion went well. Restoration still underway. He has a rough TR4 for sale on his site. And tr3s. David B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted July 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 shipping to my location will be double from the US than from UK. I will pay a premium for US reimport to the UK though, so overall it's the same Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David B2 Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Geko, just looked at your profile and now understand your delivery comment. All the Best. DavidB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Geko said: shipping to my location will be double from the US than from UK. I will pay a premium for US reimport to the UK though, so overall it's the same Odd that as I would have though shipping from Western seaboard of the US to you would have been easier or are there heavy tariffs? Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted July 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, stuart said: Odd that as I would have though shipping from Western seaboard of the US to you would have been easier or are there heavy tariffs? Stuart. I think it is the routing. Shippers i've dealt with departed from East coast and US land transport can cost a bomb if the shipment is located in the inner states. A 12FT container is ~ £ 2-3K. From Southampton the same is ~ £1.2-1.5K depending on the cost of land transport. Edited July 27, 2019 by Geko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Geko said: I think it is the routing. Shippers i've dealt with departed from East coast and US land transport can cost a bomb if the shipment is located in the inner states. A 12FT container is ~ £ 2-3K. From Southampton the same is ~ £1.2-1.5K depending on the cost of land transport. Try getting in touch with a West coast shipper then as cars from that side often come over here from that side via Panama. Got to be cheaper Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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