In message <950920183028_104481267@mail04.mail.aol.com> writes:
> I recently acquired a 1953 TR2 com#TS 172. I am seeking as much info as
> possible
> for a proper restoration. I would appreciate any input you may have such as
> photos,
> literature, clubs, owners or part sources. The car has not been driven since
> '73 and is
> in pretty good shape, though being such a rare "long door" I feel a full
> resto is needed. I am new to the 'net' and welcome any reply from owners,
> enthusiasts or experts. Thank you.
Be careful on taking things off. You car has a lot of parts that have not been
reproduced. it should have retangular tail lamps, and a thermostat housing
different from what you see on the other cars. If your car was fitted with a
windscreen washer, it had a plastic bag washer and a foot operated mechanical
pump. The very early long doors were very interesting cars. An excellent find.
I hope you do the restoration right. The factory parts book should show all the
correct parts. The earlier the TR2-3B, the more accurate the documentation in
the factory manual & parts book. Do get a reprint of the factory parts book.
I do have some old colour prints I took of an early TR2. I could give you a
set. They are unfortunatly very underexposed. I was trying to fdigure out how
to use an auto exposure 35mm. I guessed wrong.
I would need an address to send them too.
Take care,
TeriAnn
TR3A TS75519L
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