1985 TVR 280i

[tvr280]

Hey guys I'm a new member and just recently picked up a 1985 TVR 280i (black on red). I bought it from a guy who had 3 other TVR 280's which he will also be selling soon. The car is in good shape except for cracked wood veneer dashboard/interior pieces, which I understand is a problem with alot of these cars. Has anybody recovered or replaced these interior pieces before? If recovered, what did you use and how? If replaced, what were they replaced with? I was thinking aluminum or carbon fiber if they are not recoverable.

Sorry for the rambling. I'm sure I'll have some more questions in the near future. Thanks

Ted

 

[kennypinkerton]

One of these days I'm gonna smack myself really hard for not buying that veneering machine I saw at a yardsale for $100 about 5 years ago.

 

[Guest]

Hi Ted, welcome to the club. Can't help you with your TVR problems but I see you're from Jersey. Wereabouts?

 

[hottvr]

Hey Ted,
My wood for my 85 280i was refinished by an English guy down here in Orlando. He also made a door pull for me that matched perfectly. I couldn't believe how nice it looked when done.It cost about $350 and he has done other 280i s'.
E-mail me if you want
Rick
hansen12@bellsouth.net

 

[tvr280]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Scott: I'm in Bergen County, NJ just outside of NYC.
Rick: That sounds interesting, I will send you an email about the specifics.

Anymore thoughts on this subject would be appreciated, thanks again.

Ted

 

[brucebotti]

Ted,
I hope you'll be joining the TVRCCNA? There's a few of us members lurking around here. Take care and good luck with the 280i!
Bruce

 

[tvr280]

Bruce,

I did plan on joining the group in the near future. I was about to order a service manual for the 280i actually!

Ted

 

[Hayfever]

Cool, I think I've already got a couple printed and bound, just send the order in.

Hayden

 

[brucebotti]

Way to double team him...Hayden... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Now we have to get him to Carlisle!
Bruce

 

[tvr280]

Hayden,

Just ordered the service manual. I'll be on vacation this week so hope to see it when I get back!

Ted

 

[Hayfever]

Good point Bruce, now where's Marshall?

 

[mrtvr]

I'm right here, Hayden and Bruce. Thanks for your efforts and we look forward to welcoming you as a new member of the TVRCCNA Ted. Do try to make it to Carlisle in May for our annual event. I think you'll be amazed.
Marshall

 

[Grantura_MKI]

Boy, all of the big wigs have arrived? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif Hope you enjoy your time at Carlisle.
Cheers, David. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

 

[mrtvr]

We will, David, thanks!

 

[TXCoyote]

Ted,

I too would like to welcome you although in TVR land the main players have already done so. I just had the wood redone on my 280i. I had a local woodworker make the gauge piece as mine was a kluged up homemade one. He fussed and cussed but it came out sweet! He re-veneered the center and glove box too! All for $260.00 but he said never again or at least not for awhile. He will re-veneer but is not keen on remaking the part. I consider myself lucky on that one.