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Originally Posted by zelrik911
I have a Pimento Red 73 model. Many years ago it was imported into Australia from East LA so it was nearly rust free.
It was an abandoned car so needed refurbishment . I saved these tasks for my retirement project. I have converted it to a UK-like car - RHD, *Lucas petrol injection, O/Drive gearbox with 3.45 diff ratio.
The downside is that I (like the car) have aged and the TR6 has a lower level of comfort than my 78 A/C 911. The Plus side is that parts are very cheap compared to the 911.
I have installed some Miata seats. This was only meant to be temporary fix to pass our Engineering standards for headrests, however I have grown to like them. I suggest you look out for a suitable set yourself.
All the mechanical parts are big heavy lumps of british iron so I hope your wife will assist you when you have to manoeuvre those big heavy engines & gboxes around. I really miss the strength I used to have in my youth!!!!
Hope you are successful & we can assist you with advice tips & traps.
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That is a very nice looking TR. My 76 was also red, not sure if it was a factory color but it looked like Pimento Red. My car was originally white from the factory, but the previous owner painted it red and the only place that I found white paint was around the transmission tunnel when I had the car apart, other than the paint code, you would've never known that it was originally a white car. I have seen some TRs with Miata seats on the YouTubes and they look pretty good in the car. I'm not purchasing the project car by the way. When I do find a suitable car, and I'm not in any big hurry, the car will be a toy and not a daily driver.
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