Brad,
I have a 1966 TR4A solid axle which started out as a restoration project about
10 years ago. After 8 years of minimal progress, I started to restore a 1960
TR3A. The TR4A became a donor. BTW, I'm now selling off the parts that don't
support the TR3A rebuild.
Relative to the seat sliders; I don't know what the Spit ones look like, but
the TR4A is H shaped (the two side rails are connected with a cross piece).
The seat attaches at two points (one inboard, one outboard) at the front of
the slider, allowing the seat to be tipped forward for rear access.
My '66 TR4A has HS6 SUs.
Relative to the spare parts catalogs. I picked up the Official Stanpart
Truimph TR2 & TR3 Spare Parts Catalog for big bucks and it has been virtually
UNUSED. Maybe the official spare parts catalog for the TR4 is better, but I
got much more out of a free Moss TRUIMPH TR2-TR4A Restoration Parts
Accessories & Price List.
Bill Babbitt
TR3A in a Bag (but hopefully not for ever)
Gales Ferry, Ct.
In a message dated 1/25/98 20:42:38, you wrote:
<<Thanks to Steve Connolley I'm not the proud owner of a TR4A.
Unfortunately I won't be getting the car home for a month or so!! So
all I can do is ask questions of you other TR4A owners out there.
1) How many of you own TR4A's that have the solid rear axle.
2) Are the seat sliders the same as in the Spitfire MK1 and MK2's
3) Is the radio blanking plate for the TR4A the same as on the early
Spitfires
4) Were HS6 carbs fitted to the 66 year models.
5) What is the length and width of the car (I'm trying to make room
in my garage!)
6) Are there replacement metal battery boxes available? (all the
catalogs seem to show is plastic)
I am sure I'll have more questions coming. TIA.
Are the spare parts catalogs that are available worth the money? I'm
getting ready to start the restoration of a TR4A and and looking for
appropriate reference material.
TIA
Brad>>
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