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Hi there I'm Dave and I reside in VA. I own a TR4 that has been in my family longer than I have, my father bought it when he joined the Navy. I inherited it many years ago and couldn't bear to sell it when my wife asked me if we are ever going to do anything with it. I have been working professionally on cars for over 25yrs and I always thought it would be a quick turn around like fresh fuel and an oil change to get in running shape, but this was simply not so. There is the typical wear and tear, the deterioration of rubber and the creative repairs of long ago like nails used for cotter pins among many other issues. Working on it today brings back the memories of when I would help my father and his friends when they would work on and sometimes solve an issue that I had little knowledge of as I was very young.

At this time I am performing a mechanical restoration to be able to drive and enjoy this little car, so I'll see you on the forum if not on the road! :encouragement:
 
Dave! You joined the forum over two years ago! Bout Danged time you posted! Be sure to jump into our very active Triumph forum here! Good luck with the resto too!
 
Welcome to BCF! (I thought *I* was the only TR owner that found nails used as cotter pins!) You'll likely also find some very creative wiring as you explore your TR4.

Ask away in the Triumph section here. Good to have you with us.
Tom
 
Ok, I gotta ask, What's so horrible about nails for cotter pins? Sometimes ya do what ya gotta do! And I'd sure rather have a nail in the hole than nothing at all.

PS, Welcome to the asylum, Dave. Glad to hear you're finally starting to work on the old girl. There's a lot that's kind of strange on these cars, but they are surprisingly easy to work on (compared to a modern car) and sure are a hoot to drive.
 
Welcome! This is a great place to find advice for your car and sometimes other stuff too! Every day is a gift and some of us get to work on and drive LBCs ....priceless!
 
Thanks for the welcome. Yes it is true I've been lurking but I was trained to look and listen long before speaking! There is nothing wrong with using nails, their just harder to remove. The wiring.........creative, deteriorated and some missing (overdrive)!

The plan was to have it running by fall but more realistically it will be spring at the earliest.
 
Hi There Dave,

"Welcome Back" to the BCF. I just got back myself on a "Full Time" basis but I never really left. Once that Limey, BRG blood gets into your system; Thats all she wrote.

Best Wishes with the TR4.

Russ
 
Hi Dave, and welcome! Berryville isn't all that far from us, check out the great show in October near you "Hunt Country Classic". If you can make it, look us up, we'll be in the yellow Bugeye.
 
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