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Ronp
Ron Pulliam
Tacoma Wa
(15 posts)

Registered:
04/19/2014 12:09AM

Main British Car:
1972 TR6 1963 Buick 215

Hello
Posted by: Ronp
Date: April 20, 2014 01:45AM

To make a long story short, I found a totaled TR6 that had a pretty decent 215 Olds conversion, and used parts from a mechanically terminal TR I'd been dragging around with me for 20 years. After Helicoiling the plug threads and replacing radiator, fan and water pump, was able to get it running. It's strong and sounds good. Won't be driving it too much until I replace the squirrelly steering u-joints, replacing the wiring. Lots still to do, but I'm up for it.

I'm having trouble attaching my pics, that will have to come later.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/20/2014 01:50AM by Ronp.


Ronp
Ron Pulliam
Tacoma Wa
(15 posts)

Registered:
04/19/2014 12:09AM

Main British Car:
1972 TR6 1963 Buick 215

Re: Hello
Posted by: Ronp
Date: April 20, 2014 02:21AM

Trying photos again.
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Bodywork turns out great, steering and engine need to be sorted out before I see what it ca do


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Hello
Posted by: rficalora
Date: April 20, 2014 02:49AM

Looks good Ron. Welcome to the party.


Dan B
Dan Blackwood
South Charleston, WV
(1007 posts)

Registered:
11/06/2007 01:55PM

Main British Car:
1966 TR4A, 1980 TR7 Multiport EFI MegaSquirt on the TR4A. Lexus V8 pl

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Re: Hello
Posted by: Dan B
Date: April 20, 2014 10:58AM

Nice! Where do you live, Ron?


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
(4511 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: Hello
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: April 20, 2014 11:58AM

Great lookin' ride!


Moderator
Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
(4576 posts)

Registered:
10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: Hello
Posted by: Moderator
Date: April 20, 2014 01:03PM

Very, very nice! You'll have a ton of fun with it.


Incidentally your cylinder heads, valve train, and valve covers are all Buick rather than Olds.


Ronp
Ron Pulliam
Tacoma Wa
(15 posts)

Registered:
04/19/2014 12:09AM

Main British Car:
1972 TR6 1963 Buick 215

Re: Hello
Posted by: Ronp
Date: April 24, 2014 02:36PM

What can I say? "I misspoke" doesn't quite cover it. I'm learning the value of checking for myself. So, let's try this again.

The car: 1972 Tr6
Engine: 1963 Buick 215, with AFB Carter 9400 carb, electric choke, stock intake, 315 exh manifolds
Trans: BW T-50. 5-speed
Diff: stock TR6, as are shocks, brakes, springs, steering.

Looking forward to sorting it out, and cleaning up the spaghetti of wiring and hoses.

PS:The more I get into the depth of resources this Forum offers, the more I realize couldn't do without it! You folks are amazing.
Time to make a donation.


Joyridin'
Ron Z

(12 posts)

Registered:
04/29/2014 12:53PM

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Re: Hello
Posted by: Joyridin'
Date: May 05, 2014 04:12PM

Looks nice!


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