TR6 Reality of TR6 restoration?

[jeff3113]

Welcome !!
I had the desire to own a TR6 from my early driving days.
It wasn't until a TR6 buddy moved to Albuquerque that I realized the time was right to jump in. At that time I picked up a 75 in need of alot of help. My situation was rather different in buying a TR since I had other plans in mind (V8 conversion). That said, I did run it for several hundred miles stock after some minor drivetrain repairs.
I found the car to be rather reliable and EASY to repair.

NOTE: I would certainly recommend that a rust-bucket be avoided at all costs. That said, learning how to weld (MIG) light gauge will serve you well in doing body work.

I truly like the design of the car. The maintenance (non-conversion) has been very easy. The folks here have been invaluable in helping resolve any issues to keep the original portion of the car operational.

I would expect the value (and enjoyment) of a good TR to increase for the foreseeable future. Tinkering helps in the process.
Welcome aboard and please keep everyone abreast of your of progress!

Jeff3113

 

[bash]

Hi everyone, and thanks for all the input. I think I have pretty much decided to go for it, and I am just looking for the right car now. I think I will follow the excellent advice to avoid a rustbucket! I am hoping to find a car with a decent body and frame where most things work. A rolling restoration sounds like a much better plan to me than a full strip down to boxes - that way apart from the obvious advantage of being able to use the car sometimes, I will have something to sell if life happens during the process! Thanks again to everyone who offered their advice, and I will try to keep you all informed of any progress. Oh, and if anyone wants to sell me a car, or knows of the perfect car for sale, please let me know!