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Simon TR4a
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After an off-track "incident" 3 years ago I have finally finished rebuilding my damaged TR4a.
This involved purchasing a rust-free donor car rather than trying to straighten my damaged chassis, as this also gave me a better inner tub to work with, and included pieces like a grille and bumpers which I needed anyway. The bottom line was I ended up with a better car for a bit more money.
It was a complete rebuild from the bare frame up, using as much of my original car as I could, and another car was rebuilt on the basis of my old inner tub, so there is not one less TR4a in the world, in fact there is one more!
I used a professional paint shop to sand blast and paint the body and all bolt-on panels, but did all the assembly myself, bought new trim as needed, new radiator and fan (it was a front end hit), and new soft top and carpet set.
Although I am a bit nervous, I am really looking forward to getting the car back, even though the Spitfire we bought to substitute has been a great little car in the meantime, and I will regret selling it.
Thanks to all who offered advice and encouragement along the way!
Simon.
This involved purchasing a rust-free donor car rather than trying to straighten my damaged chassis, as this also gave me a better inner tub to work with, and included pieces like a grille and bumpers which I needed anyway. The bottom line was I ended up with a better car for a bit more money.
It was a complete rebuild from the bare frame up, using as much of my original car as I could, and another car was rebuilt on the basis of my old inner tub, so there is not one less TR4a in the world, in fact there is one more!
I used a professional paint shop to sand blast and paint the body and all bolt-on panels, but did all the assembly myself, bought new trim as needed, new radiator and fan (it was a front end hit), and new soft top and carpet set.
Although I am a bit nervous, I am really looking forward to getting the car back, even though the Spitfire we bought to substitute has been a great little car in the meantime, and I will regret selling it.
Thanks to all who offered advice and encouragement along the way!
Simon.
