Kevin Strait writes:
>Hi
>I'm new to this group and have been reading the messages for the past few
>weeks
>and have decided to take the plunge and write a few my self.
Hi, Kevin!
>First, some background, I am in the middle of the restoration of a LBC (70 TR-6
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>What I would like some input on are the following:
>1) The car was originally BRG although the previous owner had repainted it
>orange.
>I am considering painting the car red (guards red; porsche) as green is not
>one
>of my most favorite colors in a car. Given the fact that this car is never
>going to be a 100 pt show car anyway I dont really feel beholden to keep it
>original. What do you all think?
I say, paint it whatever color pleases you.
>2) I plan to put a main wiring harness in the car, anybody have experience
>with
>this? Do they come with all the fittings for the inst. bulbs, connectors
>etc.
>What about a detailed wiring diagram? Are TRF, Moss, British Victoria etc all
>the same quality or is one better. Price is not as big a concern as that the
>harness is as close to original as possible (I don't want to spend 6 mo
>modifiing it to get it to fit).
There is a wiring diagram in the shop manuals. I've used them to basically
completely rewire a TR4 and I've used it a lot on the GT6. No problem. If
I'm worried about getting the highest quality and most original components,
I go to The Roadster Factory.
>3) how about some information of interiors and tops. Carpet sets,
>dash and door
>pads etc. Is the an inexspensive supplier that has good quality?
I understand that someone named Kit in the Atlanta area makes very good
carpet sets very cheaply. I have the number stashed in a mail message
somewhere, but maybe someone else has it handier...Again, for panels and
the like, I vote for TRF.
>well thats about it Thanks for your help.
Larry
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