Craig,
If you can drive it about without problems, and no serious rust damage to the
frame, and only a little rust on rockers, you appear to have a great deal going
there. But, you have to expect to find some problems later. With that price, you
can fix what you need to. You may wish to consider condition of brake system,
front and rear suspension in negotiating, and check all electrics/fuel/tach,
etc... You mentioned springs need replacing - make sure your trailing arms and
connection to frame and half axles are in decent shape. Problems here could be
a much bigger fix!
Good luck, D. Michael
"Craig D. Niederst" wrote:
> I've found a '74 TR6 locally that I am going to look at tomorrow. Here is
> what I found out from the owner (who is restoring a TR3 and TR4 currently,
> BTW):
>
> (1) 65k original miles
> (2) New interior including seats, carpet, panels, etc
> (3) Engine and tranny good (car runs and drives OK)
> (4) Body is in good shape, structurally sound according to owner with only
> minor rust showing on rockers (he assures me it is cosmetic, I'll have to
> see)
> (5) Car is currently red, originally green (but paint is OK)
> (6) Car needs a top, drivers side window glass, and rear springs
> (7) Car is being sold because of an upcoming move (already has 2 restoration
> projects to move, doesn't want to take a 3rd unstarted project along
> according to him)
> (8) Asking price is $2500
>
> As with the Spitfire I looked at last week, I checked out the VTR pages for
> the TR6 buying guide, etc. Any other tips or problem areas that are not
> listed on the VTR pages to look for? If the car is OK, is the asking price
> appropriate? TIA.
>
> Craig Niederst
> niederst@telerama.com
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