Woodie
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The B is in great shape, except for the bushings all around, a bad case of dieseling, and it was an amateur restore that looks ok but is not perfect. It has a rebuilt engine 3000 miles ago. I paid $8000 for it.
I have had a midget and a spitfire in the past. I have lusted after a Tr6 for 35 yrs.
I have come across a 4 spd 76 TR6. It has new tires, four new fiberglass fenders, all electronics work, it does not rattle when driven, and
Here's a list of what else has been done over the past year.
new battery
Installed new manifold and downpipe gaskets
replaced muffler and exhaust from manifold back with good used ones.
new brake caliper pistons on front.
Safety check
new air filter
new oil filter
new fuel filter
new fuel pump
new pertronix electronic ignition
full appraisal at $7500 - needed this for insurance
have a second pair of front seats. Used the skin on one to cover drivers side seat cushion that had a rip.
had convertible top re-stiched by a pro to repair minor rip around rear window zipper.
New window rollers.
New headlights
New wheel badges
new "TR6" grill badge
new wheel stud and a few nuts (one of the studs was missing).
had carbs cleaned and adjusted local British car garage.
touched up minor blemishes in paint
have the bentley manual
in the years before - not sure exactly when......
- new convertible top (now about 5 yrs old but no tears )
- new full carpet set (still looks good)
- has a hardtop. I've never tried it. there are fittings that would need to be ordered
- repainted to BRG from topaz orange. (there are many areas like the engine bay that the orange is visible, actually the engine bay looks ugly, but no rust)
- always kept up by local British car garage
What it needs.
- needs a flasher. Blinkers all work but the flasher needs replacing $5
- used CD player in process of being installing - with speakers.
- Needs new window seals
- drivers door panel vinyl cover has come loose at the top corners
The differential mounts were rebuilt and there is no rust on the frame, the dash pad has a couple of cracks, the wooden dash is not perfect, it has a few small cracks. There is no change in idle after the car is warm when the clutch is engaged (I read this is a test for Thrust washer wear.)
SO the long and short is I can sell the MG and get this car for $6000. pictures can be seen here https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomrbooth/5576316225/in/set-72157626398512124/lightbox/
What do you think, I am leaning towards getting it.
I have had a midget and a spitfire in the past. I have lusted after a Tr6 for 35 yrs.
I have come across a 4 spd 76 TR6. It has new tires, four new fiberglass fenders, all electronics work, it does not rattle when driven, and
Here's a list of what else has been done over the past year.
new battery
Installed new manifold and downpipe gaskets
replaced muffler and exhaust from manifold back with good used ones.
new brake caliper pistons on front.
Safety check
new air filter
new oil filter
new fuel filter
new fuel pump
new pertronix electronic ignition
full appraisal at $7500 - needed this for insurance
have a second pair of front seats. Used the skin on one to cover drivers side seat cushion that had a rip.
had convertible top re-stiched by a pro to repair minor rip around rear window zipper.
New window rollers.
New headlights
New wheel badges
new "TR6" grill badge
new wheel stud and a few nuts (one of the studs was missing).
had carbs cleaned and adjusted local British car garage.
touched up minor blemishes in paint
have the bentley manual
in the years before - not sure exactly when......
- new convertible top (now about 5 yrs old but no tears )
- new full carpet set (still looks good)
- has a hardtop. I've never tried it. there are fittings that would need to be ordered
- repainted to BRG from topaz orange. (there are many areas like the engine bay that the orange is visible, actually the engine bay looks ugly, but no rust)
- always kept up by local British car garage
What it needs.
- needs a flasher. Blinkers all work but the flasher needs replacing $5
- used CD player in process of being installing - with speakers.
- Needs new window seals
- drivers door panel vinyl cover has come loose at the top corners
The differential mounts were rebuilt and there is no rust on the frame, the dash pad has a couple of cracks, the wooden dash is not perfect, it has a few small cracks. There is no change in idle after the car is warm when the clutch is engaged (I read this is a test for Thrust washer wear.)
SO the long and short is I can sell the MG and get this car for $6000. pictures can be seen here https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomrbooth/5576316225/in/set-72157626398512124/lightbox/
What do you think, I am leaning towards getting it.