Thanks! I'm trying to strike a balance between showing the details and giving a sense of exactly what's involved, without getting too drawn out. I think I'd cry if I worked out exactly how many hours I've put into this restoration so far...
@@RedsGarageUK All time well spent. I admire you for single-handedly tackling all aspects of the renovation, in a confined space with a limited toolset. Bravo to you!
I've considered it, yes. Not sure why it wasn't done from the factory (although I suspect cost savings have something to do with it 😆). I'll look at that in more detail at a later date!
funny how a lot of these are literally tr6 parts repurposed for the modern look of the "wedge.' lol british Leyland. (really just the bulbs and their housing in this episode). Also what kind of grease are you using for these electronic assemblies? I'm just curious for my own projects.
Haha yes, I see a lot of the same parts popping up on all kinds of cars, not even just BL ones - I've seen a lot of the same parts on Lotus cars of the era, for example. And the door handles went on everything 😄 I used lithium grease for the motors, including the wiper motors, with just a little 3 in 1 on the shafts. The Triumph recommended greases no longer exist, so the 'correct' grease to use now is open to interpretation. This was my best guess. It may be wrong, time will tell!
Then my work is done! 😁 It's not too complicated, it's a fairly simple system. Most of the times when they go wrong it's because of bad electrical connections or lack of lubrication on moving parts.
Love watching you work. Passion,focus,ability,patience in abundance . Brilliant 👍
Very enjoyable indeed. I am going to try removing and repairing / respraying the headlamps soon. Thanks for the great video.
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I just purchased a 1979 TR7. Your videos are very good and will be a big help to me. Thank you.
Glad I could help! 👍
Your work is beautiful. And you explain it so clearly, Thank you. It really helps & inspires me!
You're very welcome! Always glad to know I've helped. 👍
Very late to the party! Lovely job on those headlights but - that is a crazy number of parts! 😆
Not too late - still a lot of work to do yet! And yes, it's a pretty complex setup. Took a bit of figuring out getting it back together!
Very Nice. Thank You for taking the time to video and upload.
My pleasure!
Great job - just goes to show how much time is needed on these restorations.
Thanks! I'm trying to strike a balance between showing the details and giving a sense of exactly what's involved, without getting too drawn out.
I think I'd cry if I worked out exactly how many hours I've put into this restoration so far...
@@RedsGarageUK All time well spent. I admire you for single-handedly tackling all aspects of the renovation, in a confined space with a limited toolset. Bravo to you!
Excellent.
Thanks!
Great job! Could you fashion a splash shield or gasket up to prevent/deflect dirt, water, etc from contaminating the headlight assemblies?
I've considered it, yes. Not sure why it wasn't done from the factory (although I suspect cost savings have something to do with it 😆). I'll look at that in more detail at a later date!
funny how a lot of these are literally tr6 parts repurposed for the modern look of the "wedge.' lol british Leyland. (really just the bulbs and their housing in this episode). Also what kind of grease are you using for these electronic assemblies? I'm just curious for my own projects.
Haha yes, I see a lot of the same parts popping up on all kinds of cars, not even just BL ones - I've seen a lot of the same parts on Lotus cars of the era, for example. And the door handles went on everything 😄
I used lithium grease for the motors, including the wiper motors, with just a little 3 in 1 on the shafts. The Triumph recommended greases no longer exist, so the 'correct' grease to use now is open to interpretation. This was my best guess. It may be wrong, time will tell!
Now I do not feel intimidated thinking about restoring my headlights.
Then my work is done! 😁 It's not too complicated, it's a fairly simple system. Most of the times when they go wrong it's because of bad electrical connections or lack of lubrication on moving parts.