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Mark_Gibson

Mark_Gibson

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I have compiled a list of vendors I used while doing my frame off on my 70 TR-6 and thought it would be a good thing to share. I wish I'd had such a list of places that someone had used and were happy with the quality of their work. The following shops were excellent to work with and I've included a pricing guide where I could. Hope this is of some help to those starting or working on restoration projects.

American Stitches, TX - Leather steering wheel refurb (272.00), Mesquite, TX (972) 613-2914

Southern Electronics, VA - British Leyland radio repair (weak reception in my case) (105.00), (804) 423-1110

Multi Media Stripping, PA - Complete platic bead stripping of my car to include motor compartment (motor was removed) and trunk and steam cleaning underside of car (987.50) (724) 528-8120

Swain Technologies, NY - Thermal coating of exhaust manifold, guaranteed for life of car, beautiful work!! (165.00) (585)-889-2787

Diamond Back Classics, SC - Red Line tires with modern casings, look like the originals but handle like a modern day tire, and tubeless! (643.00 for set of 4) (888)-922-1642

Antique Auto Battery, OH - Lucas style tar top battery case with a maint free battery inside. Looks great! (275.00) (800) 426-7580

Pauls Chrome Plating, PA - beautiful show chrome work. I had both tail light assemblies, gas cap, trunk lock cylinder and a few misc bolts, total was $520.00 (724) 538-3367


Mark
 
My wife just read this post and said, "So thats where all our extra cash has gone these past two years....ha!

Mark
 
Mark,
Keep all your receipts and NEVER add them up, never use your real name on a forum and never, never let your wife read this forum again.

Julio
 
She was the one that talked me into buying the 6 in the first place!! We looked at leftover 1976 models in 77. Her father told her no way was he going to work on a British car, so she bought a new Celica instead. I found this car in 1990 and bought it from a navigator in my C-130 flying squadron at Pope AFB. It started life in Monerey CA, then to NC, and then to me. Paid 700 dollars for it, a real steal even back in 1990! My wife drives a Z-3 so she pretty much leaves the TR alone these days........

Mark /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif
 
That was a good deal. I've found the lack of synchro 1st gear of my TR3 keeps the wife out of the driver seat. I wonder if you ever gave me a ride from 'green ramp'?
 
I flew alot of Army drop training sorties out of Green Ramp. I flew C-130's at Pope from 88 to 91 and again from 95 thru when I retired in Feb of 99. I miss the USAF flying, don't really miss the paperwork!!

Mark
 
Pretty good chance you gave me a ride to one of the DZ's. I was the Special Forces Training Group CSM (1st SWTG (A)) from 96 thru 98. I retired in 03 after 33 years - I miss it so much I'd even take the paperwork. Pat
 
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