Got plates, insurance, and new tires this last week so I can now drive the car legally. I painted the wire wheels with aluminum color rustoleum, don't look too bad and MUCH cheaper than new wheels. The exterior is basically done (still need to get the passenger side door handle from MI and install it). Interior needs couple more panels and carpet kit installed. I've put over 20 miles on it now, lifters still noisy, still hoping that clears up. Ticking noise from engine appears to be from water pump, some indication of leakage too, that's a used water pump that a friend in Huntingburg gave me. Guess I need to buy a new one. Took some pictures after my run this morning when in front yard, check them out:
Had a friend from Belgium come over this morning, another car guy who has owned a TR3 in the past. He was my first passenger, plus he's the first person I've let drive the car (besides me, of course). Engine runs strong.
Oh, also had an issue with poor tracking of the front end, turns out the front wheels were toed out about 1/2 inch! Belgium friend helped me adjust toe in, tracks much better now.
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