MGB: Looks like I am an MG only guy for now.

OK.. line up and applaud now... My TR7 has ran it's last trip. :(
Over the last few weeks, I was hearing a clicking on the right rear when I was changing gears and thought nothing of it, then it got a little worse. I thought it may have been my speaker box rubbing against the body, but I removed that and it was still there. Then... I could feel the rear kind of swaying a bit out on shifting. I got underneath and looked, but could see nothing wrong.
Sunday, friends were up for a visit and he was eager to take it out for a try, since he had never driven a fine automobile such as the TR7. Off we went, me in the passenger seat. Got to the main road, off we go.. and I realized something was really wrong. With me int he passenger seat, I could really feel the rear end shifting, so home we came. Upon investigation, the frame where the rear trailing arm attaches to is no more.. It has rotted away and was separating more each time it was driven. With someone in the passenger seat, it made it very noticeable.

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I have taken a long hard look at what kind of a project that would be to repair it, but being a major support area and having to align everything up correctly, I think it is a goner. There are other areas that need attention too, so..... The LBC I learned on and brought me my love of British cars is going to be parted out.
Saddest thing is.. It was running the best it ever had since I put the new Rad. in, and the interior is still fantastic.
Oh well... A TR7 convertible will be in the future I hope. :)

Oh.. and who will be the last one to drive it?
Our very own MG Experience member... Mark Jones. :D

You might have saved my life though, Mark. Thanks

Sorry to hear about the rust, Go to Arizona and find a rust free example.

Sorry to hear the story; it is unfortunate the coupes are not worth enough to do expensive repairs on. On the other hand you got a couple of years of enjoyment out of it and it was a good introduction to the hobby.
On the plus side, your GT is going to be a nice replacement when its done, and SO much better looking!
Simon.

From the craiglist in New Mexico...

1980 Triumph TR7

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Reply to: sale-179048698@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-07-10, 12:57PM MDT


1980 Triumph TR7 convertible. Excellent parts car, needs carburator rebuilt to run well. Interior in excellent condition, needs new top. Small dent in hood, no other body damage. As is, make an offer...Best Offer.

Thanks Simon...

What brings you over here?

You home.. come on over.

Paul

A LOOOOOOOOOGGGGGGGG way from Ontario, unfortunatly. Shipping??? 13, 1,400 bucks?

I understand, thats always hard. I think I need to find a good truck to tow stuff in. I dont know that I need a truck. Most people in the UK where I lived before used wagons made by either Citroen, Volvo or Mercedes and they did fine.

My suggestion is to strip everything off, cut the top off. place in the backyard, build a flower bed in/on and around it with a nice bird bath as memorial.

Really, you'll enjoy it into the future.

Nothing wrong with being an MG guy only. My last total restoration was a 73 TR6, and after restoring it, I spent more time underneath it than driving it. The IRS was a very poor design, and the rear hubs would never stay tight. The TR6 frame flexed like mad (even when new), and it was front heavy with that 6 cylinder engine.

I'm glad I'm back to MG's. I just wish I had my old 53 MGTD still, to go with my B.

sorry for your loss, paul. my condolences go to you.

ive been on this site for a year, and im surprised i havent heard more car-death stories... good. i like it this way.

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