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TR4/4A Newbie given a tr4

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Yup, saw it that time!

The red on the hood adds a nice touch!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
That is the part I get to learn to sand with. When I was younger I helped a guy do sanding, and painting, so back to my past I go. If I can't do it without screwing up the car I will take it to a pro. I get much more satisfaction from things I accomplish though.
Tiny86
 
Hey guys it has been some time since I updated on here. I have been slowly working on my TR4 over the winter. I just order a tune up kit for it, and a few other items to finish this off. It should be ready for a paint job in 2 weeks. Then the fun begins. Is there anywhere I can go to view colors of other Triumphs already painted? For those of you who followed the post before My brother-in-Law gave me the car, and is paying for the repairs, and I get to drive it. What a deal huh? I jockingly told him I was painting in light pink. The cringe look on his face was worth it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif I am thinking of a blue color. Any sugestions?
Thanks again for the help on where to order parts and stuff.
Tiny86
 
Hi Tiny,

I missed you last time around, want to welcome you to the list! On my website I have a gallery of TR4s, TR4As and TR250s that you could look at for color ideas.
 
Tiny,
https://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/search/searchpic.pl?1963-triumph-pg01.jpg

This has the colors for Triumphs in 1963. Not all of these were available on TR4s, but if you're looking at blues, you can get Powder or Wedgewood -- both are similar light blues and are very pretty on the TR4. Signal Red is nice -- very racy. British Racing Green (dark green) is popular, but personally, it's not my favorite color for TR4s.

TR250s (the same body as TR4s with a 6cyl engine in 1968 only) had dark blue, and it is very elegant looking.

There's no reason that you have to go with a factory color. Go with what you like. As a general rule with rounded 1960s cars, light colors like powder blue, pale yellow, etc.. tend to look "pretty," loud colors like red and bright yellow look "racy," and dark colors give a more "luxurious" look.

Personally, I like Wedgewood or Powder Blues for TR4s.
 
Thanks so much for everyone's help. I looked the the colors of the other TR4's, it inspires me to get mine done even faster. The best part was when I ran into the pink one /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif I printed it off and emailed it to my Brother-in-law. (At least if I painted it pink I would be assured to keeping it /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif) Thanks for all the great help. I think I found the blue I want. The pdf file was great. I have the original manual with the TR$, but this was so much better. I will try to take more pictures as I go here and get them posted. I can't wait until I am able to drive it down the road:smile:
Thanks again
Tina H.
Jackson MI.
1963 Triumph TR4
 
Hi,


If it's any consideration.... the TR4 that just recently sold for $97,000 at auction was Powder Blue. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Welcome Tiny. Whoever siad you don't get something for nothing was obivious quite wrong. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
 
Please don't tell mike, my brother in law that, I'll never have a chance of really being able to own it. After all the hard work I have put in it, I think I would have to kill him for taking it back. The good thing is his wife is on my side. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I have spent most of the day out there today taking off the bumbers, and other metal pieces. I want the paint job to be done right. My knuckles are sore from bashing it to many time, but the reward will be great. That what I kept saying as I bashed the nuckles, and tried not to cry like I was 2 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 
Hi, Just a thought. There some good sources for parts in the UK. If you don't find them here. try Rimmer bros. Yes it can take time and a little more money, but getting that obscure part is worth it. I am lucky to have family in England and they have been great in getting parts if I need them, including those funny air cleaners and sleeved thermostats,etc. Good luck and have fun, the TR4 is my favorite too. My hint is get a spin on oil filter adaptor. Cheap and easy. Makes oil changes a snap I change mine every 500 mile os so. Yes thats a lot but my car likes it. Does your car have SU carbs or Strombergs. If you have a hose that goes from the valve cover to the carb air cleaner I have some air cleaners that will fit. Be glad to welcome your TR4 with a pair. Got a bunch from home. Will send a photo to show what I mean if you like.
 

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