Thanks, Michael, that's sound advice. There is nothing like a thorough
physical inspection. Looking at the pictures is probably a first step for
Don. Hopefully they show welding and treatment of the metal.
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 9:30 AM, Mike Gianandrea <mvg1@verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi Robin,
>
> Be careful with this TR, the pics may look good, and the car may even be in
> good shape, but you cannot tell from pics. I talked to a guy at the vintage
> races yesterday that had a BEAUTIFUL 55 TR2 that he bought sight un-seen
> back east for $10000. He was told the car was restored, looked like it in
> the pics, but was actually close to basket case. Go look at it, have checked
> out, or buy something closer to home. You'll be much happier.
>
> Michael
> 64 TR4
> ----- Original Message ---- From: "Robin Jackson" <apexbrit2@gmail.com>
> To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 7:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] TR4 help needed
>
>
>
> Don - I have experience with welding in floors in a TR3. I would enjoy
>> looking at the photos and lending the expertise I have. You can reach me
>> at
>> 526-5535. I've messed with Brit cars since 1953 and ran a repair shop.
>>
>> Cheers, Rob
>>
>> On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 4:45 PM, don <don@napanet.net> wrote:
>>
>> Gang,
>>>
>>> I've been looking for a TR4 for way too long. Well, I've located one
>>> that
>>> appeals to me but it's back in VA. Price, given its condition, seems
>>> quite
>>> fair. On the positive side, my daughter lives two hours from the car, so
>>> I
>>> could combine a trip back there.
>>> .
>>> The car is gorgeous, light blue, wire wheels, surrey top, overdirve,
>>> restored 8 years ago. Won high marks at several shows.
>>>
>>> However, it was brought back from the dead so to speak, and new sills,
>>> floors and other peices had to be welded in. This work was done
>>> professionally, while the owner did all the assembly and other stuff. The
>>> owner sent me a binder of photos of the restoration. Not being that
>>> smart
>>> on body work and TR4s, I find the photos interesting but I can't really
>>> analyze them very well.
>>>
>>> Is there someone that is smarter on this stuff than me in the Santa Rosa
>>> area that could look at the photos and maybe give me an idea if the work
>>> looks kosher?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Don Scott
>>> Calistoga
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