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Aeroscreen Reproduction Project
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Don Elliott
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He must live in So. Cal. or Arizona where it never rains. Or else he has very short wipers.
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Looks like it may have been widened - or is that the effect of chopping the windshield, and increasing the track?
Maybe it has TR6 underpinnings?
Mickey
Maybe it has TR6 underpinnings?
Mickey
Don Elliott
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It looks like the dark blue V8 that I saw at Triumphest in Ventura in 1995. It was owned at that time by Tom Burns, an ex-Brit who had chopped the windscreen and put in the V8.
Lou Metelko
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That is one ugly street rod! Anything that hideous should never be called a TR. Almost hurts my eyes. Ugly is only skin deep but that is ugly to the bone.
Lou Metelko
Auburn, Indiana
Lou Metelko
Auburn, Indiana
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Hi Frank - these just popped up on ebay and may be of interest to folks...
https://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Windscreen-...1QQcmdZViewItem
in case the link doesn't work its # 250071051863
Cheers,
Kerry
https://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Windscreen-...1QQcmdZViewItem
in case the link doesn't work its # 250071051863
Cheers,
Kerry
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angelfj1
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I have a sinking feeling that this is a trap I set for myself. I actually don't like auctions at all and Ebay seems to get sleazier all the time. I prefer to deal directly with someone who I know and respect for having the same love for these cars. I probably will wait and see if anyone bites.
BTW, does anyone have a price list for TR-2/3 options? I'd love to know what the price was for a pair of these in 1959.
I remember arguing with my father when in 1966 I wanted to pay approx. $35 extra for Michelin tires on my first 4A!!!
BTW, does anyone have a price list for TR-2/3 options? I'd love to know what the price was for a pair of these in 1959.
I remember arguing with my father when in 1966 I wanted to pay approx. $35 extra for Michelin tires on my first 4A!!!
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angelfj1
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Lou: I think the proper term is "butt ugly", but I guess that's why there's more than one flavor of ice cream. Personally, I am amazed at what I have seen on the gear-head cable channels in recent months. It may be a sign of senility, but I can't understand the point of spending tens of thousands to butcher an original design. I admit these guys are skilled. If we could only focus that energy on something like a practical hydrogen car. Oh well, I need to stop now. I can't remember where did I leave my walker?
YankeeTR
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I've got to admit that those screens on ebay were pretty homely...they must have been really rare but certainly not attractive. Something on the corners just didn't look right...
As far as the discussions on modified cars...Was a 30's Cadillac or Packard ruined when the original body, maybe a four door, replaced by a Dietrich or LeBaron cabriolet body? Certainly not original but generally accepted in the classic car world. There were dozens of big, luxury cars of that era that were re-bodied by other builders.
My brother is just finishing doing a six-figure restoration on a 1936 SS 100. He built a complete new body for it rather than hammer out the old, rough original aluminum tub. I doubt if any Jaguar affecionado would dare to call that car "modified".
I wonder if the preservasionists who restore old houses insist on knob and tube wiring, coal furnaces, wood kitchen stoves and gas lights to keep their projects "original".
I haven't seen many people tear out their bathrooms only to build a privey in the backyard.
There's plenty of room in this hobby for vehicles of all classes. Many an old car was resurrected from junkyards to be reborn as a young man's hot rod or race car. Many cars that I have personal knowledge of were constructed from parts that were considered too rough for the restorers.
Sure, once in awhile some "big spender" comes along and deflowers some virgin tin and rebuilds it to his liking. But that only increases the value of the remaining stockers...not a bad thing that supply and demand deal.
Now those of you who have seen my long-winded ramblings here know that my present TR2 project is going to be as bone-stock and original as I can make it. I just spent over $200.00 to secure two original tail lights and bezels from Europe...that's a big commitment for me. I could have kept the TR3 lights that were on it but I want this car original.
But 15 feet away from it in the next stall in my shop is a 500HP Ford pick-up that's been whacked 6 inches here and 14 inches there, has had a major heart transplant and has been injected (actually carbureted) with more steroids than Barry Bonds and Mark McGuire combined.
But I like 'em both...call me crazy but they are both fun and that's why I love this disease we call the car hobby...
End of Rant...we will now return you to our regularly scheduled programing...
As far as the discussions on modified cars...Was a 30's Cadillac or Packard ruined when the original body, maybe a four door, replaced by a Dietrich or LeBaron cabriolet body? Certainly not original but generally accepted in the classic car world. There were dozens of big, luxury cars of that era that were re-bodied by other builders.
My brother is just finishing doing a six-figure restoration on a 1936 SS 100. He built a complete new body for it rather than hammer out the old, rough original aluminum tub. I doubt if any Jaguar affecionado would dare to call that car "modified".
I wonder if the preservasionists who restore old houses insist on knob and tube wiring, coal furnaces, wood kitchen stoves and gas lights to keep their projects "original".
I haven't seen many people tear out their bathrooms only to build a privey in the backyard.
There's plenty of room in this hobby for vehicles of all classes. Many an old car was resurrected from junkyards to be reborn as a young man's hot rod or race car. Many cars that I have personal knowledge of were constructed from parts that were considered too rough for the restorers.
Sure, once in awhile some "big spender" comes along and deflowers some virgin tin and rebuilds it to his liking. But that only increases the value of the remaining stockers...not a bad thing that supply and demand deal.
Now those of you who have seen my long-winded ramblings here know that my present TR2 project is going to be as bone-stock and original as I can make it. I just spent over $200.00 to secure two original tail lights and bezels from Europe...that's a big commitment for me. I could have kept the TR3 lights that were on it but I want this car original.
But 15 feet away from it in the next stall in my shop is a 500HP Ford pick-up that's been whacked 6 inches here and 14 inches there, has had a major heart transplant and has been injected (actually carbureted) with more steroids than Barry Bonds and Mark McGuire combined.
But I like 'em both...call me crazy but they are both fun and that's why I love this disease we call the car hobby...
End of Rant...we will now return you to our regularly scheduled programing...