<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;font-size:small">Hi Ira,<br>Kees comments are all completely valid however one problem with TR6's that he mentioned but did not emphasize...<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;font-size:small">FRAME RUST the box section of the frame, particularly where the rear trailing arms pivot, is a weakness. If it is weak the trailing arms can pull out under heavy braking usually resulting in the rear wheel pivoting around and going under the frame. Think rollover....<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;font-size:small">I would also mention that the valve rockers run steel on steel and wear badly, the gearbox can be a disaster, the differentials fail regularly as do the rear wheel bearings which are "challenging" to correctly repair and replacing U joints is regular maintenance item.<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;font-size:small">Frankly put IMHO later TR's, both Spitfires and their bigger brothers do not have the design and build of an MG or Healey.<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;font-size:small">Michael S<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;font-size:small">BN1 #174<br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 6:09 AM, Oudesluys <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:coudesluijs@chello.nl" target="_blank">coudesluijs@chello.nl</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<div class="m_2209340584594831361moz-cite-prefix">Look for even gaps at the rear of the
door. They should be of equal width top to bottom but rarely are,
indicating that the rear body has not been shimmed properly in a
restoration.<br>
Look out for rot in the very front/headlight area and outriggers.
Further more the usual check for rot as with any car. Check for
accident damage and straightness of the chassis. Engine is fairly
bulletproof but watch for fore and aft movement of the crankshaft
indicating wear in the crankshaft half moon bearing with possible
damage to crankshaft and/or engine block. Usually caused by
starting with the clutch depressed and holding the clutch at
traffic lights etc.<br>
Fit triple Webers or DellOrto's to match the power from the
original UK spec Lucas fuel injection, the Strombergs are very
restrictive.<br>
Wooden dashboard is cheaply available new or can be made
up/restored fairly easily if you know how to veneer (both
sides!!!) and to work plywood.<br>
Parts availability excellent, probably even better than A-H.<br>
Kees Oudesluijs<br>
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there? I'm going to look at 1976 one owner car with the
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<div class="m_2209340584594831361gmail-_1mf m_2209340584594831361gmail-_1mj"><span> great project, was
sitting for 10 years, always garaged, body straight, new
starter, engine turns over.</span></div>
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<div class="m_2209340584594831361gmail-_1mf m_2209340584594831361gmail-_1mj"><span>Hello, Some assembly
required, motor turns over, new battery, new starter, dash
needs assembly, surface rust only, original paint, body
straight, one owner.</span></div>
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<div class="m_2209340584594831361gmail-_1mf m_2209340584594831361gmail-_1mj"><span>These are the photos
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<div class="m_2209340584594831361gmail-_1mf m_2209340584594831361gmail-_1mj"><span> What should I look
for? He is Asking $6K</span></div>
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