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TR Ownership after a 20 year gap

Posted: 01 Nov 2014 11:54
by Spike
Finally convinced my wife to let me have a new toy. So after a gap of 20 odd years since my last one I've a X reg silver DHC.

It does needs some TLC but a good solid car. First problem will be the headlights which stopped popping up when I try to flash the lights :-(. Rest of the issues are just routine maintenance, brakes, shocks, bushes etc...

I'll pop some pictures up soon

Posted: 01 Nov 2014 11:57
by Maxwell
Welcome!

Maxwell [:D]


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Posted: 01 Nov 2014 13:45
by Hasbeen
You know the old saying, "They all do that sir".

Welcome, & good luck with it.

Hasbeen

Posted: 02 Nov 2014 06:44
by John Clancy
Flash not working? Probably just the contacts in the steering column housing not making contact when you pull the stalk back. I had this 30 years ago with mine and I just played about adjusting them with a screwdriver until they worked properly. I didn't need to take anything apart to do this on my 1977 car but let's see what other recommend before jumping in.

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Posted: 03 Nov 2014 10:23
by Spike
The lights flash, they just don't pop-up when I try. The main light switch is a bit iffy, as is the fog light one - hopefully just need a good clean.

First order with RobSport went in at the weekend, no doubt the first of many.

Posted: 03 Nov 2014 13:29
by FI Spyder
Good idea to clean all contacts in the lighting circuit....better idea....clean all on contacts in all circuits.

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Posted: 04 Nov 2014 05:26
by john 215
Hi Spike,

[:D] WELCOME TO THE BEST TR7 / 8 FORUM IN THE WORLD EVER [8D]

Twenty years is a long time cured of this infliction [;)] welcome back mate, be great to see a few snaps of your car.

Robsport wont let you down, top guys.

Cheers John

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