Hi, Jason. You haven't said how you want to use the Tr6 you're buying. (We all
think that's a great idea, by the way!) And I thought I'd give you some pros
and cons of the hard top.
Pro:
It extends the seasons when you can comfortably drive the car - the car stay
warmer, quieter for travel and doesn't leak water. If you drive the 6 as I did
in all sorts of weather (it was my "family" car) then the hard top is a nice
addition, and, obviously, adds to the value of the car should you decide to sell
it later.
Con:
It's heavy to remove, and you'll need someone to help you do it. It's large and
pretty awkward to store, a concern if you're living in an apartment, for
example. And lastly, even with rubber pads glued under the back corners of the
hard top where it sat on the rear deck, movement and flexing of the hard top
wore through the deck paint down to the primer.
It DID look great on the car. I lived in Memphis, and the hard top made the TR6
usable all year around. (They hadn't discovered salt yet. Their emergency snow
crew was two men in the back of a truck with shovels and cinders) So, it was a
nice addition for those conditions. The way I drive my Triumph now, well, I
don't think I'd let it be the deciding factor.
Best of luck to you!
Pat Fischer
IMHO
Jason Brinckman wrote:
> Hello all
> I have just convinced myself that all I need to be complete in life is a
> TR6!
> So before I come to my senses here are the details.
> What I'm looking for is a part-time daily driver so should be mechanically
> sound - more concerned about functionality than originality.
> What should I expect for about $8000 or so?
> I'm already scanning the appropriate magazines (hemmings and internet etc),
> So this is just wanted to get the word out to all you potential sellers.
> I'm interested on your opinion's on whether a hard top is recommended
> or soft top is ok (Oregon doesn't get many sun breaks) and your experience
> on
> annual running costs (5000 mi/yr).
> Also any advice on buying cars long distance (car transport
> recommendations/costs, 3rd party car inspections etc.)
> My plan was after an extensive phone interview I would get a 3rd party to do
> an inspection for me
> and then if all went well fly out and do the final deal.
>
> Thanks
> Jason
> Portland OR
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