[TR] TR4A Project Update and Seats Request

[Guy D. Huggins]

All,

OK... with some major financial priorites now out of the way (it only took a
little under three years, but we now have no liabilities outside of a
mortgage, praise God!!), I'm back off and running on the Triumph!

Last month I rented a trailer, drove over to my father in-laws shop (Bigger
Hammer Racing), loaded-up all the body components and drove everything over to
Metal Rehab for cleaning and priming. While at the shop, I took a cutting
wheel and an angle grinder to that thin piece of metal that was brazed over
the top of the battery box. As I suspected, tons of rust and some major holes
to boot. So, I know that I am going to replace it, and most likely the
driver's side floor pan. I'll make the decision on the floor pan once I see
how it looks after Metal Rehab gets done with it.

While they are working it over, I'm thinking through the rest of the body
effort and the critical path for completing the car. I'm also flirting with
various upgrades, etc., trying to decide what's worth it and what's not.

Also looking for some alternative part suppliers. The prices at the big three
are getting stupid expensive. In the latest catalog for Moss, they're asking
over $250 for a alloy water-pump housing. Yikes! Make me wonder what the
freakin' mark-up is on their stuff.

Finally, I am looking for some TR4A seat frames.  If anyone has some they
would part with, please let me know!!

As always, thanks to everyone for their gracious help and support.


Cheers,

Guy D. Huggins
1965 Triumph TR4A
CTC 63569LO

Online project diary at http://www.genfiniti.com/triumph