bmurphy7369
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I stumbled onto a two owner 1980 Aqua/ Blue Vinyl/ Check, 130K highway miles mainly TR7 Roadster. The car is completely original, the left rear quarter is smashed above the arch (bolt-on or weld for a new fender?).. The paint is fading a bit, but for a garaged car, it has numerous rust pimples on the surface of the exterior. I haven't really ever seen this pattern and don't know if it should be a major concern or not. I am guessing that the car can be had for $500, at least that would be my offer. It runs well, but has been driven rarely in the past several years, so I am sure there'll be some issues with corroded wiring, dried rubber bushings, etc...
Am I on track for a good project, or just going on an impulse? It seems like a fresh paint job would cure the "pimples" and I am sure I can live with the fender or maybe find a cheap way to make it presentable. Any opinions would be helpful, I was around 10 or 11 when I began lusting after the Wedge, but have never sought one out or for that matter driven one. It is unmolested, which is a plus, but the high mileage would rule out going full-tilt on a restoration. Just wanted it for a fun summer roadster.
The engine? I learned the engine was made by SAAB, and possibly another company or two? If anyone would fill me in on that shocker, I would be happy to learn how that odd match-up came about. Thanks in advance for any hints/warnings/positive aspects you may share on the TR7's. I almost ran when I saw the water-choke 175CD Strombergs! These beauties are what have set me back about $3000, 3 fires, and 3 years on finishing the '75 XJ6 Coupe! But I'm brave and will keep an extinguisher handy from now on......
Thanks to all, hope to be in "Triumph" more often, even if this isn't the right car at this time...
Brian
Am I on track for a good project, or just going on an impulse? It seems like a fresh paint job would cure the "pimples" and I am sure I can live with the fender or maybe find a cheap way to make it presentable. Any opinions would be helpful, I was around 10 or 11 when I began lusting after the Wedge, but have never sought one out or for that matter driven one. It is unmolested, which is a plus, but the high mileage would rule out going full-tilt on a restoration. Just wanted it for a fun summer roadster.
The engine? I learned the engine was made by SAAB, and possibly another company or two? If anyone would fill me in on that shocker, I would be happy to learn how that odd match-up came about. Thanks in advance for any hints/warnings/positive aspects you may share on the TR7's. I almost ran when I saw the water-choke 175CD Strombergs! These beauties are what have set me back about $3000, 3 fires, and 3 years on finishing the '75 XJ6 Coupe! But I'm brave and will keep an extinguisher handy from now on......
Thanks to all, hope to be in "Triumph" more often, even if this isn't the right car at this time...
Brian