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Drove it for the first time!

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Well, after almost 2 years I took my TR3 for its first spin. Actually I probably spent only a total of 40 hours on it, but I do not have a place to store it at home and the little bit of travel distance always seems to be a bit of a barrier. Anyway, rebuilt the hydraulics and the clutch and tranny worked great. The brakes may need a bit of adjusting, but they stopped well.

The car is going to the local TR3 expert for a tune of the carbs before he retires then I will I will get to work on cleaning her up. The condition of the car continues to amaze me with no real rust to speak of. Thanks for all the advice so far. Looking forward to more.
 
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Congrads! When you get her out, drive it like you stole it!
 
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A bit of adjusting?????? Dont risk smashing up a nice car/your body on 50+year old hydraulics. New brake hoses and kits all around with a NEW master cylinder is about the LEAST you should consider doing.Fresh steel lines are an option if corrosion is seen on the outside of any line.A brake failure on a Tr is not a laughing matter and I would say the money spent is a GREAT investment in safety.
I have seen tr3's after a bad crash its never good......
MD(mad dog)
 
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