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Title: Hello
Post by: RobynS on Tuesday,October 30, 2018, 12:39:14 PM

Just a quick hello from a new member.  :newhere:

I,m looking for a twin cam project for historic racing. I.d like RHD and V5c if possible. Does anyone know of an abandoned project maybe?

I'm in Sudbury Suffolk UK btw.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: BDA on Tuesday,October 30, 2018, 12:47:25 PM

 :Welcome: RobynS!

I wish I could help you with your search. You might check with our own 4129R. He's been restoring TCs for a while and might be able to help.

When you find one, don't forget to posts lots of pictures of it and it's metamorphosis!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: 4129R on Tuesday,October 30, 2018, 12:54:43 PM

All my 7 will be pristine when finished, but if you buy a project in need of plenty from the USA, I can help you with knowledge on how to import, how to change to RHD, and how to do everything.

I have a few specialist tools, and a few spares that might come in useful.

I am in NR20 5SF, so not far away from you.

Alex in Norfolk.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: literarymadness on Tuesday,October 30, 2018, 09:54:07 PM

Do a search for Kurt Tanner Motorcars in California.  He has a 1974 TCS project for $6950.

Wesley

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Bainford on Wednesday,October 31, 2018, 08:28:40 AM

Welcome to the forum, Robyn. Good luck with your search.  :beerchug:

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: dakazman on Wednesday,October 31, 2018, 09:20:03 AM

 :Welcome:  Robyn’s

    Is this search for some historical society or yourself ?
There are many members here who have a wealth of racing history. It’s sad the the Lotus racing team
Is no longer active.

Dave Kaczmarek
Dakazman

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: lotusfanatic on Wednesday,October 31, 2018, 09:24:02 AM

 :Welcome:

Hello and welcome Robyn!

Mark

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: 1973JPS on Sunday,November 04, 2018, 04:31:31 AM

 :Welcome: You will find lots of useful information on the forum along with lots of banter as well.... Lol

Richard

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: RobynS on Sunday,November 04, 2018, 09:46:20 AM

Quote from: literarymadness on Tuesday,October 30, 2018, 09:54:07 PM

Do a search for Kurt Tanner Motorcars in California.  He has a 1974 TCS project for $6950.

Wesley

Thanks for your replies. Has anyone dealt with Kurt Tanner? or imported a car to UK.
What are the things to lookout for when importing?

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: 4129R on Sunday,November 04, 2018, 04:30:06 PM

Make sure you get the title document.

Make sure the car rolls, and does not come on 4 flat tyres, or with siezed brakes.

Make sure everything is there, no missing gearbox, steering wheel, engine, seats or spare wheel.

Expect to have to renew the wiring loom, everything rubber, expect holes in the tops of the fuel tanks, expect the exhaust system to be stuffed, the seats to be siezed in their runners, and the door hinges to need replacingand probably the brake and accelerator pedals to be rusted solid. 

Try to make sure the engine turns and is not siezed.

The windscreen will leak and the wooden dashboard will be falling apart.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: RobynS on Monday,November 05, 2018, 01:06:38 AM

Thanks for that. You've described the car perfectly!!! I,m going to ask some questions.