Jay:
Can't answer your questions about the number of '6s built with OD's or frame
problems. I purchased a 1973 TR6 approximately 45 days ago. After chasing
some initial electrical problems, I have had the opportunity this past weekend
to put some miles on the car (around 100 miles). The
experience of driving this vehicle was incredible.
My '6 is not perfect; has some minor rust on the frame and one rear fender.
The car also needs some freshing up mechanically. Overall I feel quite
satisfied with the price I paid ($5000) and the amount of car I got.
I will offer this advice. Study everything you can read; talk to anyone who
knows about TR's; look carefully and be patient.
If you really want a small good handling roadster, you would go wrong with a '6.
Good Hunting.
Ernie Husmann
Jay Snavely wrote:
> I am looking for my first TR and could use some opinions. I am thinking
>about a TR4, TR250, or TR6. I pretty much decided on an early TR6 because I
>like its interior, folding top, more HP, etc. But I have heard negative
>comments about the rear suspension, and problems with frame rust.
>
> I am planning to store the car inside, drive it on the road about 1000 mi per
>year, and not race/autocross it. I do not plan to have a show quality car. I
>have the following questions:
>
> Is the rear handling going to be a problem with my use? Are the solid axle
>cars really much better for pleasure driving? Do sway bars on TR6's solve the
>problem?
>
> How many of these cars have OD?
>
> How many TR6's will have serious frame rust? If the frame is rusted at the
>trailing arm area, is it likely to have rust in the other areas, or does it
>vary from car to car? If the frame is repaired properly, what about
>re-alignment? Should I forget about a car with a repaired frame?
>
> Also, does anyone know of a car for sale in the Penn area I might be
>interested in?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Jay - future TR owner
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