"New" Car

[TRDejaVu]

The barn find 1962 TR4 arrives tomorrow and the fun begins. Is it really as solid as I think it is, or are there surprises in store for me? I think that we all know the answer to that one. I have a feeling that I may have an "occasional" question for the group.

First one - how do you convert it to take a Rice Rocket engine and where do you hang the fluffy dice? Just kidding... or am I - hhmmm.

 

[Andrew Mace]

Easiest "conversion" is to remove the TR4 badge and affix it to your favorite Honda / Mazda / Toyota / etc. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously, I'm looking forward to hearing about the "barn find"; I've always really liked early TR4s!

Oh, and "Nolite id Cogere; Cape Malleum Majorem"! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif

 

[TRDejaVu]

Thanks Andy, credo nos in fluctu eodem esse. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

 

[R6MGS]

First priority: Get us some pics /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif

Enjoy your new toy /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[tdskip]

Yes - we need pictures!

 

[Banjo]

Excellent! The TR4s held up good frame-wise. They have the usual floorboard/rocker rot problems but not the frame issues like the later TR4A-250-6s did.
Not that I'm condoning it /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif, but a good conversion would be a Toyota 22R or 22RE(fuel injected version) overhead cam 4 cyl. with the 5 speed toyota trans. It was in the Trucks from the early 80s through the mid 90s and the early Celicas (rear wheel drive ones). It makes an easy swap, and it still keeps an original feel to the car.
Good luck with your project being as clean and solid as possible. The original TR motor really is a beautiful unit, give it a good long look before deciding what to do. But in the end do what will make you happy, and get the car on the road! That's what really matters.

 

[TRDejaVu]

Thanks for all the comments. The word of the day is still "solid". Found 3 very small holes in the floorpan; rest seems to be surface rust as I thought. Major body unknown left to confirm is the state of the rear fender joints. Small rust bubble near the saddle/fender joint - we shall see.

Sills and left lower front fender were repaired before delivery (r/h fender comes next week with the same repair).

First priority is to see if the bugger will run. This morning I rediscovered the joy of removing the stock oil filter (I last did one in the 70's). A screw-on filter cannister modification is starting to look good.

After that the brakes will get looked at; I have a complete upgraded pipe / hose and cylinder o/haul set. When I know that it will stop I will see what the transmission is like. I will need to replace all the suspension bushings etc, but I knew that anyway.

I could go on, but I won't inflict that on you all. As requested, some early pics are attached, I hope.

 

[jerrybny]

Yes more pictures please. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

 

[Brosky]

The car look pretty decent from the one pic. Post more pics when you get time. I grew up in western PA and there are probably a lot more sitting in barns and garages all over the state just waiting for a good home. Good luck with yours!

 

[billspit]

That car is a Jewel.

 

[TRDejaVu]

Thanks for the comments. I have uploaded some more pics to the Triumph photo area.