iain Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) .....I have purchased this project, which my brother -in-law started in 1986. Tr4a RLE761E originally White, then Dark Blue. He bought the car when a junior doctor in London in the mid 80’s and used it as his everyday vehicle for a while. Stripping it for a rebuild in 86 but never finding the time to complete it. Time hasn’t been kind to the completely rebuilt chassis and running gear or the rebuilt Engine and gearbox. New panels..........well they were new. No idea what make but bought in the early 80’s. Spent a few hrs uncovering what’s there today, it’s going to be a challenge. Anyone recognise the marquetry, must be unique! Edited December 1, 2019 by iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilliman Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Well done Iain, I figured it was only a matter of time! Let me know if you need a hand with anything... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Great news....another one on the road to being saved. I’m here to help too Iain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Cheers Guys, don't you worry I'll become a real pain. I know nothing about the these new fangled, squishy chassis, windy window cars ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Good luck with it, at least you may have some chance of some of those panels bought at that time of being either Stanpart or first generation copies that were better than a lot of the subsequent repros. You know where I am if you get stuck. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Cheers Stuart. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobG Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) When I purchased my barn stored TR4 it came with a set of replacement panels all date stamped 1988. They were an excellent fit making my inner tub rebuild a lot easier than current panels from what I have read. Hopefully you will find the same. RobG Edited December 2, 2019 by RobG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) Thats encouraging Rob.....fingers crossed Iain Edited December 2, 2019 by iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 iain same from up here if you need anything give me a shout graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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