ACCELERATOR LINKAGE INSTALLED

The accelerator linkage on the TR3 is a bit more complicated than necessary.  This entire apparatus could be replaced by a cable.  

Now all the peripheral systems have been installed.  The engine and gearbox will be installed tomorrow.

Stay tuned...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

THE WIRING PROCESS BEGINS

After the hydraulics have been installed, we positioned the new wiring harness in the car.  It fit perfectly.  All the connections are in the proper location.  

Jeremy and I also installed the new voltage regulator, fuse block, starter solenoid and signal flasher.

Stay tuned...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

We plan to install the engine and gearbox in a few days.  Prior to that, we must refit the hydraulics and electrical.  These systems have a greater accessibility with the engine removed.  

You will notice the newly restored hydraulic lines and master cylinders for both the braking system and the clutch have been fitted to the car.

Coming together...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

DETAILING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

After we removed the masking paper from the engine compartment covering the frame and suspension parts, we cleaned these areas thoroughly.

 Next, we applied several coats of rubberized undercoating.

 We also applied the undercoating to the inside of the wheel wells (front and rear).

Several coats of the undercoating material results in added protection from moisture that may accumulate in the cars "problem areas".

I love this car...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

REFINISHING INTERIOR SHEET METAL

 Before the reassembly work begins, it is necessary to apply several coats of satin finish paint to the trunk space, wheel wells and floor pans.

First, these surfaces must be sanded and cleaned.

Then the finish is applied.

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

PAINTING THE BODY SHELL

Since the last post, we have been busy.  Following the first application of single stage urethane the car was blocked and resprayed.  Now the shell will be blocked again and polished.  

The TR3 shell is absolutely straight. A beautiful finish is the result of hours and hours of priming and blocking.

Stay tuned...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

BODYWORK CONTINUES...PAINTING THE BODY SHELL

Following the completion of the application and blocking of the high build primer, we applied several wet coats of 2K primer.

As the primer was applied, it was evident that the body was straight.

Then we blocked the 2K primer and masked the body.

Next we applied two wet coats of black, single stage urethane paint to the entire body shell.

All the priming and blocking we had done had paid off.  The body shell is very straight.

We are nearing the reassembly phase of the project.

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253