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It may be more accurate to say the TR3A will be regaining consciousness rather than using the phrase "waking up".
The TR entered my life in December of 1959 and was a daily through high school, college, and my early working career. I'm afraid it suffered much abuse and neglect at my immature hands before getting a homemade "freshening" in the late sixties which included a TR4 engine & transmission and a very amateur paint job. It was again used on a regular basis as a second car until 1989 when it went on jack stands in the garage.
Fast forward to the present: Last Wednesday, I met with Gary Hatifield of Hatfield Restorations in Canton, Texas. We agreed for his shop to restore the TR to a "nice driver" condition. Unfortunately, his operation is backed up until around December or January so work won't begin until then. I asked if he wanted a deposit to draw against until more funds were needed and he said that won't be necessary as he maintains an adequate amount of working capital. He'll send a bill (along with pictures) every two weeks during the resto process. The car will retain its original Powder Blue color.
I've begun get my parts list together so the parts I know will be needed can be accumulated between now and next winter. I plan to order the interior from John Skinner after having read many very positive things about his company.
Human nature being what it is, after the car gathering dust for 30 years, I am of course now wanting the car back ti its original condition next week!
I will try to keep everyone posted on progress once the work gets started. Oh, the TR's commission number is TS414376 L.
Best to all,
Rick
The TR entered my life in December of 1959 and was a daily through high school, college, and my early working career. I'm afraid it suffered much abuse and neglect at my immature hands before getting a homemade "freshening" in the late sixties which included a TR4 engine & transmission and a very amateur paint job. It was again used on a regular basis as a second car until 1989 when it went on jack stands in the garage.
Fast forward to the present: Last Wednesday, I met with Gary Hatifield of Hatfield Restorations in Canton, Texas. We agreed for his shop to restore the TR to a "nice driver" condition. Unfortunately, his operation is backed up until around December or January so work won't begin until then. I asked if he wanted a deposit to draw against until more funds were needed and he said that won't be necessary as he maintains an adequate amount of working capital. He'll send a bill (along with pictures) every two weeks during the resto process. The car will retain its original Powder Blue color.
I've begun get my parts list together so the parts I know will be needed can be accumulated between now and next winter. I plan to order the interior from John Skinner after having read many very positive things about his company.
Human nature being what it is, after the car gathering dust for 30 years, I am of course now wanting the car back ti its original condition next week!
I will try to keep everyone posted on progress once the work gets started. Oh, the TR's commission number is TS414376 L.
Best to all,
Rick