Just remembered to read your update on the TR, MQ - Fantastic, that place must be fascinating with all the cars they have there

Great update, keep them coming, thanks

 

We went to visit the TR again this morning, mainly to take a cheque for the ongoing work.

Antony, who used to work on aircraft and has been with the company for about a year, had to remove some of the zinc coating we had the panels treated with after they were blasted. Zinc produces noxious fumes when heated during the welding process. Breathing the fumes can result in metal fume fever. The symptoms are like ’flu, it can result in water on the lung and can be fatal.

He has had to replace part of the floor pan. Fascinating to see all the measurements noted. He repeatedly measures key areas to make sure that things stay true. He’s made new outriggers from satisfyingly stout plate and tube. I was looking at the shell of a Talbot Sunbeam with the tubular roll cage that he has constructed. It is beautifully done.



We are in no rush to get the car back but have said that we would like it for the Panshanger Revival at the North London Flying School on 14 August. (It’s like a poor man’s Goodwood Revival gad. ) Mr Q’s band is booked to play. He has so many instruments that he has to take the van on gigs. The plan is that I turn up in the TR. Anyone know where I can get a Pucci print palazzo pant suit? I‘m hopeful as palazzo pants are back in fashion.

One of the TR’s stable mates, a 1915 Vauxhall, got let out to enjoy the sunshine.

 

http://www.memphisvintage.com/palazzio.html SOLD

http://www.thefind.com/apparel/info-...-palazzo-pants Maybe? USA though

Good to hear progress being made

 

Good to hear the car is coming along. Looking forward to pics of it.

Less so the baggy pants ... but I'll take your word they're back in fashion.

 

Found another one

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/l...jectID=4669275

 

Thanks mate. That is the sort of thing that I am looking for. The obvious choice for sixties attire would be a mini skirt. There's nothing wrong with my legs but I have to beware of the Kronenberg syndrome. Anyway, what is concealed can be more alluring than what is revealed.

I make no apologies for posting girly stuff. This is my thread and I think the site is lacking feminine input at present. The ensemble that AE has linked to is Pucci but not typically so. I love his prints. http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/cata...ilio_pucci.htm

Leaf through the book on the right and you will see what I mean. Maybe Capri pants instead of palazzo pants?

 

I stick my nose in every now and then to see how the TR is coming along and it's turned into a fashion show

 

I'm a big fan of Pucci, but have you considered some Theadora Van Runkle inspired 60's elegance...



... or anything '60's Givenchy.

 

Been to visit the TR4 today.

Last time we went we were told that the waterjacket was solid, that would explain why the car used to overheat last time we had it on the road. The restorers said that the cheapest option would be to source a new engine. They had difficulty so we happily authorised a rebuild. The engine is the heart and soul of a car and we are delighted that we will be retaining the original lump. Nice and smooth now.







They have had a nightmare week trying to get the panels that we supplied to fit. There will be bigger gaps than we would have liked but basically we just want to retain the car and for it to be driveable. Sure that the discrepancies will not be so obvious when the car is painted.



This sweet, tiny little Elan has been under restoration for six years. Greenwood took over after the original restorers defaulted. The owner has so far seen only pictures of the restoration. He was due to be reunited with his car at six this evening. He’s off to the Shelsley Walsh hill climb with it. Imagine how excited he must be. The guys say that it is very quick owing to its lightness.

 

that elan looks lovely.