HWADD Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Do you mean I should have contacted them first rather than leaving it to the last minute?!! 🤬 HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Yep. It sounds like the car was a very recent purchase, and if there was any warranty then the company that sold it needs to know before doing anything else. But also, the advice with issues is to seek advice if you need it.... This is a perfect case where (assuming the car is out of warranty) using a specialist may well have been a cheaper and quicker way to get the car fixed. ie I managed to change the head gasket on a TR7 engine in a day. I had the use of a head puller that would get ANY TR7 head off, and I had all the bits I needed in advance. A general garage would have neither... hence they couldn't get the head off using "conventional" methods. This forum (and others, some with more TR7 owners) can be the source of a lot of banter, but with hard-earned experience as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 2 hours ago, clive said: Yep. It sounds like the car was a very recent purchase, and if there was any warranty then the company that sold it needs to know before doing anything else. But also, the advice with issues is to seek advice if you need it.... This is a perfect case where (assuming the car is out of warranty) using a specialist may well have been a cheaper and quicker way to get the car fixed. ie I managed to change the head gasket on a TR7 engine in a day. I had the use of a head puller that would get ANY TR7 head off, and I had all the bits I needed in advance. A general garage would have neither... hence they couldn't get the head off using "conventional" methods. This forum (and others, some with more TR7 owners) can be the source of a lot of banter, but with hard-earned experience as well. All very well Clive but ss preparations is all the way over in Lancashire and I live all over the way over in Newcastle it would be quite hard to get my tr7 all the way over there and how would we know the work was being done?!! But would a normal garage really not have those?!! HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 I understand what you mean with buying a car from a distance away (on a recent purchase of a ex-demo car from a main dealer 200 miles away) But advice on how or where to take a car with specific issues is useful from people on here. We are all pretty helpful... and between us have a wide knowledge base. And can recommend good, reliable places to get work done in many areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Oh thanks Clive welll really I’m part of the tr drivers club but I’ve been locked out of their forum and I’ve sent numerous emails to them but they haven’t replied at all!!🤬 (But I still very much like you folks at the TSSC!!) HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steveweblin Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 17/03/2019 at 21:16, HWADD said: Oh thanks Clive welll really I’m part of the tr drivers club but I’ve been locked out of their forum and I’ve sent numerous emails to them but they haven’t replied at all!!🤬 (But I still very much like you folks at the TSSC!!) HUGH Have you tried contacting them via facebook. I got an initial reply that way but still am locked out. As am not a paid up TR Drivers member have given up on their forum for now Which is a pity as it was a great source of help.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Hmm no I could try to do that!!! HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 12 hours ago, steveweblin said: Have you tried contacting them via facebook. I got an initial reply that way but still am locked out. As am not a paid up TR Drivers member have given up on their forum for now Which is a pity as it was a great source of help.. Yep they “said” they’ll sort it later this week!! HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted March 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Is this one ok?!! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153374462388 Out of curiosity!! HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, HWADD said: Is this one ok?!! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153374462388 Out of curiosity!! HUGH Not sure really Hugh, it has been for sale for a long time, at least 6mths? Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted March 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Even longer a couple of years I think!! But it is still a good buy?!! HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Folks!! This really nice tr7 went under the hammer last weekend!! https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/1980-triumph-tr7-convertible HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 R u kinda like cyberpatrol Kevin?!! HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Hugh, Blimey! You've only got 21 posts and Kevin's after you?!! I change my ID and Avatar to keep one jump ahead of him. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted April 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 Tom being delivered!! He breathes again!!!😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted April 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 At first we thought Tom had developed gearbox problem but I think they just didn't tighten up the fan belt properly! Therefore Tom is currently in the garage atm being fixed again!!! I'm trying to find a retro stereo for him with modern functions!!And some tr7 speakers!!I am also trying get a second key cut!!! HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 !UPDATE! 6/8/19 I have sourced a brand new flashy retro stereo for Tom with modern functions!! I have had a new key cut do we won't be be able to get locked out anymore!! Just to need to tidy up the boot with a flashy new carpet and soundproofing!! Maybe replace the window seals and get rid of the surface rust on the headlamp covers!! HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 26/03/2019 at 15:09, HWADD said: Folks!! This reaĺly nice tr7 went under the hammer last weekend!! https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/1980-triumph-tr7-convertible HUGH This one is just about to end on eBay, nice looking car... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR7/293170903898?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D57477%26meid%3Dfbc4d235e05f4f78a590768660c85858%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D133125772851%26itm%3D293170903898%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Yeah it's nice colin!! But I'd prefer one in white or silver!! HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted August 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Folks, I do love my mgf trophy! But I could very tempted to part with it for a lovely GT6 MKII (in white preferably!) Does anybody know where to get or have one I could have?!lol HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 !UPDATE! 3/1/20 I've managed to get the carpet in the boot! But I still to get the stereo and speakers installed!(Just another thing to do!) Change the window seal straps! And get the surface rust off his headlamp cover! I am thinking of getting some new wheels for him too! They're the original factory style 13" ones!! Steve of SS-preparations has offered me the ones that have just come off his very own tr7! They cost quite a bit! But it should be worth it! As for the key! I ordered the wrong one famous last words! 😡 Then the main one the ignition key snapped at a show Northumberland! Sept/Oct 2019 My dad went home for the spare! Which didn't fit of course! So we had to call Green flag to remove the ignition barrell, the breakdown man started it with a screwdriver! Lol (Apparently that's how criminals used to start cars about 25-30 yrs ago!) In the end we managed to get the original key replicated and duplicated! And now Tom is back in shape again! Hmm.... I do love my MGF Trophy! But I would really like to change it for a really nice R200 BRM! (But I doubt my bosses will let me! Lol) !UPDATE! 9/4/20! I managed to source some new wheels for him! They were refurbished items from ss-preparations!! But they weren’t in the condition we liked so we decided to have them refurbished ourselves! We had them blasted and repainted at a blasting company called! Bettablast. Then we managed to source some 180/75/60 tyres sourced, as the tyre man said there practically scarce! Then we had to fit spacers to the wheels because the new wheels were to small for the new uprated discs! Bugger! But finally eventually we got them fitted! And btw’s, I’ve had a change of heart about the BRM! I think if I had to replace my lovely MGF trophy! (Which I still love very much!) I’m trying to determine to the decision between a lovely Scimitar SE6a or maybe a Dolomite Sprint!😍 Currently, the Dolomite is winning!lol (Surprise! Surprise!) Actually, no I’ve had a change of mind about the Dolomite! It’ll either be a Scimmy, (Yep! Indeed!😍) Or, another tasty TR7!🥰 (As a companion for Tom!😂 I can’t really afford an Sunbeam, as money💰is tight!) If I’m allowed that is!lol HUGH (Ps: I hope to get to my Bluetooth stereo in Tom ASAP, just need to get the help of my carer Rob!) !UPDATE! 15/11/20 My dad has booked Tom into bodyshop! In Shiremoor, North Shields (North Tyneside!) To have the rust removed from his headlamp cover! Etc. Also took him in for his final (mandatory) MOT! He passed with some advisories! !UPDATE! 30/1/21 I’ve managed to get the retro stereo I bought, fitted to him! (With the help of my good carer Rob Bell!) l Managed to get the rust of his headlamp cover! (At Sneap’s of Shiremoor, N.Tyneside) And the only jobs I need to do now! Is replace the window seal straps! And get the speakers fitted!😁 Yay! Unfortunately, though his throttle cable wore out or broke! So, we needed to take him to our garage in Heaton,(Eastern Newcastle) to have him cured! (As he was idling at 3,500 rpm!) But that’s all been sorted, that’s all for now folks! Yipee!😁 HUGH !UPDATE! 15/7/21 Hi folks! I'm back! I've just been to the TR weekend! (Or BLMC day, as the Saturday got cancelled! Due to Covid!😭) But, finally after 2 years we were back! Me and Harris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted March 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) !UPDATE! 28/3/23 I’ve managed to get his speaker’s fitted…But unfortunately, before Christmas one of his clutch cylinders broke, so he’s been in the garage ever since…In the meantime, I have bought, two spanking new, 45DCOE WEBER, carburettors!😍🤤 Which have been fitted, they just need a new choke cable, tuning and filters…Then, get the window seal straps replaced and, then he should look the dog’s cohons!😂 HUGH Edited March 28, 2023 by HWADD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 28, 2023 Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 Glad to see the excellent progress and more importantly that you've been out on the road!! It makes all the difference; you'll get back out there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWADD Posted March 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 Thanks, Colin!😁 HUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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