I'll second that. I ordered a large lot from TRF in the fall of 96 and
finally gave up on the seat covers in March of 97.
Joe Curry
Martin Libhart wrote:
>
> Hi Bobby:
>
> Just to prepare you, the winter parts sale always seems to deplete inventory
> significantly. On January 26th, I ordered nearly $800 worth of parts for my
> TR6; about $120 worth in stock, the remainder on backorder. Some have
>trickled
> in since then, so I probably won't end up too frustrated. So, patience,
> patience,....
>
> In answer to your specific question, if the car is "original" and not
>previously
> restored, I would always replace all bushings, brake hoses, brake parts (as
> required), wheel bearings, and from there, you really need to assess the
> condition of specific assemblies. Just my $.02 worth.
>
> Martin Libhart
> 1972 TR6
> 1970 Spitfire
>
> Bobby Whitaker wrote:
>
> > I am going to buy $1500 plus worth of parts from TRF to take advantage of
> > the 30% off winter parts sale. I want to do this before Feb. 15 to beat the
> > 1998 price increases. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get the car
> > completely stripped down to the frame before that time, therefore I won't
> > know exactly what parts to buy. This leads to my question: Are there any
> > parts that one should replace automatically in a full restore related to the
> > suspension, brakes, etc.
> >
> > Here's what I already know I don't need:
> > -the engine, tranny, dif, all 6 u-joints and rear hubs seem to be fine.
> > -dif mounts are fine and look like poly.
> > -upper A-arm bushes are poly.
> > -steering bushes are poly.
> >
> > Here's what I already know I need:
> > -Water hose kit
> > -body mounting kit
> > -body rubber seal kit
> > -floor boards, outer and inner sills
> > -trailing arm bushes - Nylatron
> > -lower A-arm bushes - Nylatron
> > -front shock bushes - Nylatron
> > -ball joint and tie rod end boots
> > -all spring collars/rubber
> > -all brake hoses
> >
> > I guess I'm looking for things you generally replace no matter what. Thanks
> > for any advice.
> >
> > Bobby Whitaker
> > 1972 TR6 CC78127
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