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John, A TRUE mechanic,came over & helped me with it.He gotit running,although the radiator/alternator/air pump are off of it. Now I can start putting it back together.I'll be asking a bunch ofdumb questions,& looking for some parts. I'm just so excited that it's worth keeping,& getting it going!If anyone has any NOS parts for this,please let me know. - Doug
 
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well done Doug - and there are no dumb questions

BTW did you get rid of your other cars/stuff? I lost track
 
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Congratulations, Doug! :cheers:

Midgets are fun driving cars, hope you have many good miles together.
 
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Congrats. And as JP said, "there are not dumb questions." There are, however, dumb mistakes made because we did not ask that question.
 
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JP, Sold the TR6,but still have : 1960 Ford Anglia 105E - needs to be restored 1967 MGB GT - 20 footer - runs great 1974 MG Midget - need to get it drivable 1978 Datsun B210 - I'll be forced to FINALLY get it going- so that I can get the Midget into the garage. 1978 Triumph Bonneville TR140V - need to get done 1978 Datsun B210 Parts Car - For parts 1995 Dodge Dakota V8,4WD - DD,& tow vehicle 2007 Ford Fusion,4cylinder,5 speed - Wife's car - Doug
 
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So far,I've got a new water pump,all the tune-up parts,
radiator hoses,oil + filter,just need to install them.
I picked up the recored radiator today - $335!!!

- Doug
 
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AngliaGT said:
So far,I've got a new water pump,all the tune-up parts,
radiator hoses,oil + filter,just need to install them.
I picked up the recored radiator today - $335!!!

- Doug
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Did you recore for more cooling capacity? I've got a pile of stock.

Kurt.
 
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