Tom,
The good news is that it sounds like you are at the re-assembly stage. A
large part of the "dirty work" seems to have been completed. Yes, the Tiger
has a history (at least for some) of having failure with suspension parts.
It would be wise to replace the components. There are article about
reinforcing the areas as well. That would be a decision you would have to
make on your own.
I'd say start with the suspension and get it rolling. Move to the
drivetrain, then finish the exterior trimmings and the interior. You might
ask those with more experience about order of assembly. Some things that
can seem logically out of order might be better accomplish at the "before
you get to the ...." stage.
All the best.
(Another) Tom
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From: <CALUMETAIR@aol.com>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 8:50 AM
Subject: [Tigers] Restart after hiatus IDEAS?
> I'll make it as short as possible. I lost my job and halted my resto 13
> yrs
> ago. I'm ready to resume and feel overwhelmed.
>
> I have a 1964, all original but basket cased Tiger. The body has been
> restored and painted, the trunk internals have been replaced. I purchased
> a
> 1984(?) 5.0 motor (carbed model), new interior parts, new dash, new top.
> This
> is how it sits now.
>
> I figured to replace brake and fuel lines and outfit engine bay before
> installing the 302. I would like to add a little lope to the 302 via B303
> or
> other cam (showing my age?)(61 YO).
>
> I have purchased the CATO recommended Edelbrock intake and carb and LAT
> headers. I have the LAT headers metallized (aluminum) and planned to heat
> wrap
> them. I should probably rejoin CATO again if they still exist?
>
> I have read about new suspension pins in the past and would like to know
> if
> it would be wise to install them now? or do I even need them? I have the
> stock steel wheels and poor tires.
>
> I plan to street drive my Tiger as often as possible as a second car. I
> wouldn't mind winding around a race track again and don't care much about
> ride. I'd prefer handling over comfort, but not getting silly.
>
> Any suggestions are appreciated.
>
> Tom Milton, 1964 B382000257
> Restoration in progress (stalled)
> Lansing, Illinois
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