marting Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Anyone got a good spare wheel cover they are willing to part with? Not sure this will polish out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Ouch ! Hope no-one was hurt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marting Posted September 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Hi Rob, no injuries other than to the cars and my brother in-laws pride. We were 2 miles from home on the way for a short holiday in Dorset when he rear ended me in my TR5. Unfortunately that has not fared so well as it may have sustained chassis damage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) I sincerely hope that they are economically repairable by your insurance. A very sad and distressing experience. Edited September 23, 2021 by John McCormack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marting Posted September 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Hi John, the TR3 is only cosmetic damage so should be straightforward. The 5 maybe borderline if chassis needs to come out for repair / replacement. However, I have salvage rights, so if insurers won’t cover it, I can buy it back do the labour myself and use the payout for parts, bodywork and paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Mate, I feel for you. I've done a couple of body off restos on TR2s, the TR5 would be a another level of work. Hopefully it can be straightened in situ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Hi Martin. So Sorry to see this , i know both cars as you know, this hits home !! All the best, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Hope your brother in law has deep pockets as its his fault. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Martin, so sorry to see this, you have my sympathy, had the same - twice, but if no one was hurt then thats the important thing. I.m away just now, but I MIGHT have a spare wheel cover, if you are not sorted I check after the weekend. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Read Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 bit rough but might do. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114236283951?hash=item1a99035c2f:g:RnwAAOSwdnhezCQt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marting Posted September 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Hi all, thanks for your kind words of support and offers. Conrad has come to the rescue with the most solid looking spare wheel cover I’ve seen for a while. Friends and club members have been amazing. I in addition to the spare wheel cover for the 3, I have also been offered original TR5 grille, bumper , over riders, front panel and valence. Thanks to all. Kind regards Martin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Just saw your plight, Martin. What bad luck. Glad the Forum has rallied round, yet again. We're so lucky. I want to say thank you to everyone too. Ciao, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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