A busy week and a fitting end to the year…
After enjoying a couple of days off for Christmas we got back to it on Monday, when Jon went over to Mundesley, in Norfolk to collect Allen’s TF 135. After previously doing some work on his driveway, the car was in need of some tlc at the workshop, having been caught in a flood some time ago.
Full underfloor treatment carried out, discs and pads all round, new binnacle fitted, courtesy of Jakobi Design, wing mirrors replaced for electric ones and all wired in, kudos to Jon, he has such patience. A rather large hole in the sill cut back and a patch welded in to the the sill. Few other things done on quite a bit of a list.
The next step is for Allen to sort out the bodywork, he’s in need of a bonnet in JRJ if anyone can help him.
It’s been really good getting this car back to rights and great that Allen wanted to invest in it. MOT booked for next week and then we will find a date to return it to Norfolk.
The other one we’re so pleased to have completed is Steve’s TF 135, in Celestial Blue (IAI), that came over to us from Carlisle. The car had been stood for 4-5 years, we had previously replaced the clutch and the head gasket, but Steve wanted it to come to the workshop for a few other things on the list to get her sorted fully as he intends having the car as a keeper…
Long (side to side) gear cable was replaced, new caliper to the rear, new PRT, subframe mounts replaced with stainless steel ones, voltage regulator fitted, full underfloor treatment carried out and a clean up inside the cabin and under the bonnet etc. complete with eviction of mouse and it’s mess, slightly less whiffy now too! MOT booked in for next week and then she will be returned back to her home. Looking forward to owner and the car being reunited.
Lovely to meet Kevin, on Wednesday, who popped over from Selby, with his TF 135, that he had fully renovated himself, over the past couple of years. He initially had continuous hot air to the heaters, then it switched to not having any heat at all, on investigation we found it to be due to the fact the outer cable on the heater control valve had become detached. Duly fixed and problem sorted. Very nice looking car and an absolute credit to him.
Lovely as always to see Noel, who popped over on Thursday morning in his LE 500, as the EML light kept coming on and off sporadically. On code reading it was found to have ones that are not known. Further investigation needed…
We also got a few more things completed on the TF 160 that the new owner is waiting patiently to collect. New slave cylinder fitted and release arm freed off, couple more things to do and she’s good to go!
A tiring week, not helped by the fact we both felt a bit grotty after having our ‘booster’ but it’s great to end the year on a very positive note.
Happy New Year to everyone! 🥳 – https://ift.tt/363HZbI
