Neilson Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 This has been a long journey getting the right car, and one car that I dismissed back in October, I made the effort to travel 5.5hrs to take a look at. Initially I was put off by the amount of underseal used on the chassis, but Tom at TR Enterprises got it to their workshops and reassured me it was actually in very good shape. I immediately fell in love with the car and it drove better than all the other cars I tried up to this point. Extremely smooth and no crunching or rattling through the gears, and the brakes actually worked! The Driver’s Paddock, the garage where I purchased the car from happily agreed to keep the car for me until I built my new garage, and I took ownership of the vehicle last Friday. So firstly I wanted to say a huge thanks to Tom and Simon at TR Enterprises, what an amazing setup! secondly, one niggling point - the passenger door doesn’t fully engage into the striker plate. It closes flush, but it opens up by half an inch following a drive, or you can pull the handle and it pulls out half an inch. Any suggestions? Thanks to everyone and their input on this epic journey! And lastly, shots of the car… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
had17462 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Nice looking car ,I believe the door should have two clicks ,when closing slowly you should be able to hear this if not a slight adjustment might be needed or the lock could be tired/worn maybe some wd40 etc will help as it’s been sitting . Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Very smart. The only other thing I would consider if the car does not have one is an emergency bonnet release system. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181728713822 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Lovely perfect timing for a fabulous summer of TR’ing fun Very Well Done and many congratulations Especially love the colour- Primrose? John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Very smart. The only other thing I would consider if the car does not have one is an emergency bonnet release system. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181728713822 Already fitted by the looks of it. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Door striker is not adjusted right or the lock internal spring is failing, the striker plate screws should be very tight so be careful not to round off when adjusting and use a big screwdriver to tighten after adjustment. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Congratulation, a car with shure some work to do. I see the radiator cardboard is missing, the car is a bit high and I would check first what the previous owner painted on the brake drums. Hopefully not the surface in contact with the wire wheels adapter! Ciao, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter V W Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 36 minutes ago, Z320 said: Congratulation, a car with shure some work to do. I see the radiator cardboard is missing, the car is a bit high and I would check first what the previous owner painted on the brake drums. Hopefully not the surface in contact with the wire wheels adapter! Ciao, Marco No radiator cardboard on a Tr250. regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
250 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, Peter V W said: No radiator cardboard on a Tr250. Just to the rad sides Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 (edited) 1 hour ago, Peter V W said: No radiator cardboard on a Tr250. regards Peter Indeed, but I see 3 latches to fix it, and it could give a benefit anyway? Edited March 27 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 7 hours ago, had17462 said: Nice looking car ,I believe the door should have two clicks ,when closing slowly you should be able to hear this if not a slight adjustment might be needed or the lock could be tired/worn maybe some wd40 etc will help as it’s been sitting . Nick Thanks Nick, I’ll give that a go. I know the locks aren’t available any more, so if this doesn’t work I’ll try and get a used one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 7 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Very smart. The only other thing I would consider if the car does not have one is an emergency bonnet release system. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181728713822 Cheers and thanks for the advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 6 hours ago, stuart said: Door striker is not adjusted right or the lock internal spring is failing, the striker plate screws should be very tight so be careful not to round off when adjusting and use a big screwdriver to tighten after adjustment. Stuart. As always thanks Stuart, appreciate the feedback. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 6 hours ago, John Morrison said: Lovely perfect timing for a fabulous summer of TR’ing fun Very Well Done and many congratulations Especially love the colour- Primrose? John. Thanks John, just got to wait for the rain to stop and then it’s all open top motoring! Loving the car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 6 hours ago, brenda said: Thanks Brenda, couldn’t work out out how to rotate the images on an iPhone - haha! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 5 hours ago, Z320 said: Congratulation, a car with shure some work to do. I see the radiator cardboard is missing, the car is a bit high and I would check first what the previous owner painted on the brake drums. Hopefully not the surface in contact with the wire wheels adapter! Ciao, Marco Thanks Marco, I’ll look into all of these points. I’m here to learn as much as I can! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 4 hours ago, 250 said: Just to the rad sides Mark Correct. Clipped vertically, one along either side Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 20 hours ago, stuart said: Already fitted by the looks of it. Stuart. It's there First job , buy some silver or black paint for the brake drums. Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 I love these with the bonnet stripes and yours would be silver, but does not detract for being a very nice car. The colour I am somewhat biased as my (TR5) is in Jasmine. Enjoy! Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted March 28 Author Report Share Posted March 28 18 minutes ago, roy53 said: It's there First job , buy some silver or black paint for the brake drums. Roy Hi Roy, those red brake drums definitively have to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted March 28 Author Report Share Posted March 28 11 minutes ago, harrytr5 said: I love these with the bonnet stripes and yours would be silver, but does not detract for being a very nice car. The colour I am somewhat biased as my (TR5) is in Jasmine. Enjoy! Regards Harry Thanks Harry, Jasmine is the perfect Spring/Summer colour! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 I've never understood why the TR250/5 never had a proper rad cowl like the cars before it and after it. It doesn't look finished to me and all the mounting holes are already in place. If you want to make it look "finished", these cowls are really well made and finish the engine bay off, although admittedly not for the purists. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256445899062?itmmeta=01HT26A12GN5X0M2GEJRZ5NV0P&hash=item3bb55de136:g:AawAAOSw8kll8zVh&itmprp=enc No connection other than I made the original prototype for Tony using a local members car as a template - if you want to contact Tony direct, PM me and I will forward his contact details Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted March 28 Author Report Share Posted March 28 2 hours ago, rcreweread said: I've never understood why the TR250/5 never had a proper rad cowl like the cars before it and after it. It doesn't look finished to me and all the mounting holes are already in place. If you want to make it look "finished", these cowls are really well made and finish the engine bay off, although admittedly not for the purists. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256445899062?itmmeta=01HT26A12GN5X0M2GEJRZ5NV0P&hash=item3bb55de136:g:AawAAOSw8kll8zVh&itmprp=enc No connection other than I made the original prototype for Tony using a local members car as a template - if you want to contact Tony direct, PM me and I will forward his contact details Cheers Rich Hi Rich, hope you’re well. I’ve sent you an email. Best Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 Lovely colour combination with the Blue hood like it! Hope you have lots of fun with her. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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