Random Notes
Figured this site is as good as anywhere to document some of the random notes I need to make.
I went to the storage unit and did some more assessment of the condition of the car and what might be present or missing. Also, just for curiosity’s sake, I used some polish on parts of the body to see how the paint would react. It did come up some and cleaned it up a bit, but no great miracle as to appearance. While there I also sprayed all the hinges and moving parts down with PB-Blaster (like WD40 on steroids but better) to start loosening things up.
And now the notes…
- Convertible top that was on the car, though long since shredded, was white.
- Hood, though from a later TR4, is solid along the front lip. Only one real rust spot and that is easily repairable.
- Carburetors and all linkages are intact and move well.
- Original air-cleaners were in the car, but have rusted and are not worth repairing.
- Tires still hold holding air after being pumped up when moved a week ago.
- All gauges are intact and look good.
- Ignition switch turn with key properly including spring return.
- Fuel pump “feels” good with priming lever.
- Tachometer drive intact.
- Water bottles intact.
- Grill looks good and not bent.
- Non-original scissor-jack in trunk.
- Spare wheel has at least one bent spoke.
- Dash padding cracked and metal dash needs total strip and repaint.
- Glove box works but interior cardboard box is shot.
- Floorpans need to be replaced.
- All lenses seem intact.
- Driver’s sun visor is transparent Plexiglas, there is none on passenger’s side.
- Inner door pulls and out handles intact. Door mechanisms not releasing.
- Window winder mechanisms are stuck, but seem intact. Window cranks missing end piece.
- Seat hardware intact, but seats need repair and re-upholstery.
That is all for now. Hope to be posting some more pictures or a video soon.