12 November
Cleaned out garage in preparation of the project – 4hrs
14 November
I had started stripping the car for a respray many years ago and stored trim, lights and and fittings in the boot, so sorted into plastic bags and labeled – 2hrs
16 November
Removed front bumper and side lights – 3hrs
18 November
Removed front spoiler
Started and had trouble removing L/H wiper wheel box – 3hrs
19 November
Drilled off the L/H wiper wheel box nut
Removed lower screen cover plate – 1.5hrs
22 November
Removed internal side trim to get access to remove L/H side vent and fittings – 1hr
25 November
Removed Bonnet, trouble with rusty bolts – 1hr
26 November
Removed rear bumper and fitting in boot including old alarm, spare wheel straps etc – 2hrs
28 November
L/H front & rear brakes - inspect and remove pads & shoes
Damaged rear brake pipe - Needs to be replaced! – 2hrs
29 November
Removed rear L/H brake pads and cylinder - cleaned and bagged and labeled
Removed front L/H calliper - cleaned – 2hrs
30 November
Need to moved the car over in to garage to give me access to right side - using scissors jack to lift and gently push the car side forwards – 1hr
Ok, that's it so far – updates will follow as it happens.
This is my record of the restoration of my 1977 Triumph TR7, I bought the car in 1983 for £1500. Over the four years of driving it I had got married, moved to a 110 year old cottage in need of renovation and given a new company car. The TR was parked in the garage (1987) at the end of the garden. I always joked saying "that one day I put it back on the road". Twenty-four years later (Nov 2011) that day has arrived - wish me luck.
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