should i have a go
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TwinPlenum3500S
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You would be brave ... whats the interior like. I think you would spend far far more than what it is worth. BUT you would be saving one and panels are not really expensive. If you like it, have the time and it is not beyond saving why not.
Pilkie
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If it were mine,I would strip all the panels off it and have a really good poke around the base unit,every single inch of it!!!,especially in the inner rear wheel arches from inside the boot.If that area's gone then you would be better to salvage what you can for spares.Try to assess how much in time and cash it would cost you to do it,then add a grand+ on top just incase!! can you afford to spent up to or £4k plus restoring it! can you afford the time to do it? Look at what you can buy that only needs minimal work!! Its all well and good trying to save another from the grave,but unless you do a really good job on the rusty area's it will only delay the inevitable a year or so!
if you are lucky enough,and expert enough to be able to do all of the mechanicals,welding, spraying yourself with only minimal jobs farmed out to experts then have a go!!
Good luck if you decide to go for it!!
if you are lucky enough,and expert enough to be able to do all of the mechanicals,welding, spraying yourself with only minimal jobs farmed out to experts then have a go!!
Good luck if you decide to go for it!!
Phil Robson
Well-Known Member
Hi,
Don't do it...!
I love P6's but as Pilkie says - there are good ones out there for not a lot of money.
Any sentimental value aside, this car will give you more headache than its worth!
I've learnt the hard way (several times - so I don't always practice what I preach!!!)
Phil
Don't do it...!
I love P6's but as Pilkie says - there are good ones out there for not a lot of money.
Any sentimental value aside, this car will give you more headache than its worth!
I've learnt the hard way (several times - so I don't always practice what I preach!!!)
Phil
Hi thanks for advice and your right ,im going to strip it and keep the parts for my p6 should help keep it on the road.Phil Robson said:Hi,
Don't do it...!
I love P6's but as Pilkie says - there are good ones out there for not a lot of money.
Any sentimental value aside, this car will give you more headache than its worth!
I've learnt the hard way (several times - so I don't always practice what I preach!!!)
Phil
kind regards
Pilkie
Active Member
Thanks!!
SHHHH!!! Dont tell anyone,but I was extreemly lucky to find it only 5 miles from where I live!!
I bought it as an almost completed but abandoned project from an old boy for £500 in 2001.
He had been doing it up since 1990,and was an engineer.
The base unit had been very well repaired,the suspension and engine all rebuilt,all panels freshly painted and had only been
trial fitted.
I found a excellent bronze leather seat set along with door cards and other trim for £80,had a set of carpets made, found the 14"rostyles along with the webasto roof panel.
It has been my everyday car since I bought it.and I reckon Its only cost me just over a grand all in!
Ive just finished my 1970 TR6 refresher-resto,ie stripped it and repainted it.
Dunno whats gonna be next,but I do know of a 69/70 2000tc in brigade red manual, with 20k miles genuine that I may buy this
weekend for not a lot!!
ps youve done the right thing!!!
Dave
Pilkie
Active Member
Hi james
I will check the size on my spare set of rostyles,but I am pretty sure mine are 5.5j.
I also have a full set of original 2000 wire wheels complete with hubs and spinners,that I was going to fit,but these are 5j,so wont suit the 3500 with bigger tyres!
Dave
UPDATE!!
Yep they are 5.5j's I am running 195/70x14 Dunlop SP Sport tyres on them to give a lower look and better grip.
I will check the size on my spare set of rostyles,but I am pretty sure mine are 5.5j.
I also have a full set of original 2000 wire wheels complete with hubs and spinners,that I was going to fit,but these are 5j,so wont suit the 3500 with bigger tyres!
Dave
UPDATE!!
Yep they are 5.5j's I am running 195/70x14 Dunlop SP Sport tyres on them to give a lower look and better grip.
Pilkie
Active Member
vaultsman said:
Hi
Trying to arrange a viewing when its not raining and suits both of us!He and I have been on hol recently.so hopefully will happen this weekend IF the weather stays dry! YEAH RIGHT!!
Nick Dunning has also expressed an interest!!
If I definately decide not to go for it,I will report to both of you what I find and give you both the info on it.
Dave
Hi you have the two cars a love , lucky you .Since buying the p6 ive found out that there are still alot in barns and fields ,garages all over nrth lincs .so im hoping that there will be some good parts on them , i hope one has a black leather trim.pilkie said:Thanks!!
SHHHH!!! Dont tell anyone,but I was extreemly lucky to find it only 5 miles from where I live!!
I bought it as an almost completed but abandoned project from an old boy for £500 in 2001.
He had been doing it up since 1990,and was an engineer.
The base unit had been very well repaired,the suspension and engine all rebuilt,all panels freshly painted and had only been
trial fitted.
I found a excellent bronze leather seat set along with door cards and other trim for £80,had a set of carpets made, found the 14"rostyles along with the webasto roof panel.
It has been my everyday car since I bought it.and I reckon Its only cost me just over a grand all in!
Ive just finished my 1970 TR6 refresher-resto,ie stripped it and repainted it.
Dunno whats gonna be next,but I do know of a 69/70 2000tc in brigade red manual, with 20k miles genuine that I may buy this
weekend for not a lot!!
ps youve done the right thing!!!
Dave