Greetings from Vancouver Island

[Willow71]

Hello all,
I have lived on the Island for 15 years after emigrating from England and bringing with me my beloved 1974 TR6 which i have owned for 20 years now.
'Daisy' is now fully restored, up to and including paint, a long process but enjoyed it all.
She turns a few heads up here in BC with her fuel injection and i think moreover, that her steering wheel is on the wrong side...
I also own a 1982 DHC TR7 which i also restored more recently.
She sat for 20 years without a lot of TLC until i purchased her 6 years ago.
Very low kilometers so was worth a shot. I finished her back to original silver leaf paint and blue interior.
My latest project is a 1972 GT6 which i acquired in Kelowna 2 years ago,
As with so many Spit/GT6 models she came with a ton of rot and rust and i have started repairs from passenger wheel working back and around.
Floors, sills, wheel arches, boot floor and all the usual areas have been addressed as i go.
I have videoed the progress so far but unlike some on this forum, have not been brave enough to put up on YouTube as yet, maybe one day eh...
I hope to gain some valuable info from all you guys, and who knows, maybe i can give some useful nuggets along the way.
Take care and all the best..

 

[NutmegCT]

Welcome to BCF!

First off, you live on one of the most beautiful bits of land in North America. Butchart Gardens - and everything else there ... need I say more!?

Say, what first got you interested in TR's? My addiction to British cars began with a 1955 Jaguar Mk VII saloon back in high school (thousands of years ago...).

We'd sure enjoy some photos of your cars. hint hint

Good to have you with us.
Tom M.

 

[Willow71]

Hi Tom,
Thank you for the kind welcome.
Being from England i grew up around cars that back then were everyday transport, Jags, Ford Escorts Triumphs of every shape and size. Morris and Austin Minis.
I past my driving test in my Dads Mini and went on to own 2 myself.
But my love affair began, and still is with Triumphs. My Uncle had a TR4a and as a kid I felt like a king in the passenger seat.
He then bought one of the first TR7s in 1975, again i was hooked.
Here are the Girls.
Thanks Again.
Neil.

 

[pdplot]

When our son lived in Seattle, we took the "fast" boat up to Victoria, had afternoon tea at Butchart Gardens, did a little sightseeing and headed back to Seattle. Beautiful area - and Triumphs too.

 

[Willow71]

It certainly is a beautiful place, the roads on the island are perfect for our classics, especially the long summer days....Bliss.

 

[AngliaGT]

I went to Sooke,& almost bought a rhd Anglia wagon from Norm Scott.
It was rustier than I thought,so I passed on it.

 

[Willow71]

It gets pretty wet around Sooke in the winter..nothing will last that long even under a tarp around here..!!!