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Carpets and hood from a car being broken are unlikely to be serviceable. There are various specialists who have the patterns for these and could supply or supply+fit new replacements. Do you have anything of the original seats? If so you could probably rebuild them if originality is important to you. But they aren't particularly outstanding as seats go and a search of the PH archives should show you discussions about the alternatives people have fitted.
This 290 S: would it happen to be a dark green one from the Stockport area by any chance?I have known of it for some time and have been hoping somebody would come along and save it. I would have liked to have had a go at it myself, but I have neither the space, time or money to spend on a 3rd 'S' Series.
Congratulations on your purchase, you will have a lot of fun restoring it for future enjoyment.
S's are brilliant!
Although registered by TVR as a 290 S ( this is quite normal for TVR, they weren't particularly bothered about the bureaucratic side of car manufacturering ), the one you have acquired is an S3C, decatted, probably in good basic mechanical condition once you have mitigated the effects of standing outside unused for a good number of years ( corroded brakes, possibly seized clutch, perished tyres, ruined dash veneer, knackered leather and hood/ rear window, mouldy carpets etc.
I would recommend concentrating on the chassis first, it will need a full body-off, not a difficult job in the grand scheme of things if you have the space and a hoist.
There are quite a few owners' blogs and "How to do it" guides in Useful Links that I mentioned.
You will then be able to see some of the effects of the tin-worm, especially on the outriggers.
If you then strip the mechanicals and suspension from the chassis, you will be able to get it shot blasted to reveal the full extent of the corrosion, and set to replacing all the necessary tubing, cross members and uprights where required.
Whilst this is undertaken, the body can be stripped down to the gelcoat, made good where needed and prepped for a nice new paint job.
Then you can think about sourcing new seats, trim, carpets, hood & targa panel recovering, wheel refurb & new tyres etc.
There are many mods and improvements you can incorporate along the way to a beautifully restored S that will last for years and appreciate in value.
If you would like to discuss any aspect with me, you can contact me via Personal Mail on here ( click on my name in the margin to bring up my profile page, then click on "email me".
I am in the TVR Car Club High Peak Region, our next meeting is this coming Sunday at the Rudyard Hotel nr Leek at 1 pm. You are welcome to come along for a chat and a look over my S3C if you wish. Let us know if you would like to book a meal place(s), they have an excellent carvery, but they do get rather busy.
Welcome to the Wonderful World of S.
PS, Whatever you do, be careful not to damage the front indicator lenses: they are very hard to find and cost a fortune. ( Be careful they don't crack when you open the bonnet! )
Congratulations on your purchase, you will have a lot of fun restoring it for future enjoyment.
S's are brilliant!
Although registered by TVR as a 290 S ( this is quite normal for TVR, they weren't particularly bothered about the bureaucratic side of car manufacturering ), the one you have acquired is an S3C, decatted, probably in good basic mechanical condition once you have mitigated the effects of standing outside unused for a good number of years ( corroded brakes, possibly seized clutch, perished tyres, ruined dash veneer, knackered leather and hood/ rear window, mouldy carpets etc.
I would recommend concentrating on the chassis first, it will need a full body-off, not a difficult job in the grand scheme of things if you have the space and a hoist.
There are quite a few owners' blogs and "How to do it" guides in Useful Links that I mentioned.
You will then be able to see some of the effects of the tin-worm, especially on the outriggers.
If you then strip the mechanicals and suspension from the chassis, you will be able to get it shot blasted to reveal the full extent of the corrosion, and set to replacing all the necessary tubing, cross members and uprights where required.
Whilst this is undertaken, the body can be stripped down to the gelcoat, made good where needed and prepped for a nice new paint job.
Then you can think about sourcing new seats, trim, carpets, hood & targa panel recovering, wheel refurb & new tyres etc.
There are many mods and improvements you can incorporate along the way to a beautifully restored S that will last for years and appreciate in value.
If you would like to discuss any aspect with me, you can contact me via Personal Mail on here ( click on my name in the margin to bring up my profile page, then click on "email me".
I am in the TVR Car Club High Peak Region, our next meeting is this coming Sunday at the Rudyard Hotel nr Leek at 1 pm. You are welcome to come along for a chat and a look over my S3C if you wish. Let us know if you would like to book a meal place(s), they have an excellent carvery, but they do get rather busy.
Welcome to the Wonderful World of S.
PS, Whatever you do, be careful not to damage the front indicator lenses: they are very hard to find and cost a fortune. ( Be careful they don't crack when you open the bonnet! )
Edited by glenrobbo on Thursday 21st June 00:11
lordofthewings said:
Brilliant exposé of how to fix a slightly-in-need-of-tlc S. You should write a book (seriously). But didn't the OP pretty much just want to know where to buy some carpet glue? 
Rolleyes maybe, LotW, but I have had a good look at this particular S, and it needs a bit more than just some carpet glue. The OP also asked me if I knew the car.
I wanted Wrighty to be aware of what he has ahead, and the best way to tackle the project, and that help and advice is close by if he needs it.
Trust me, it will be quite a while before he'll need any carpet glue!
However, with perseverance, this one will make a nice S and it will make me happy to see it being restored instead of mouldering away in a garden.
As I said, if he needs any help or advice, he only has to ask me or here on this forum.
Best place for carpet glue is on the back of the carpet, although sometimes I manage to get it on the front. All the S's I have owned (apart from the bought new S3C), have needed some tlc, some more so than others. Although I now have the time in my dotage, I wish I had the space and skills to tackle a project like yours -- good luck and I'm sure the result will be brilliant, especially with the input of other PH'ers.
Not sure whether this might help yield some useful bits for you?
Andy
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C889688
Andy
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C889688
MisterTee said:
Not sure whether this might help yield some useful bits for you?
Andy
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C889688
I would like to make it quite clear that that Glen is not this Glen Andy
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C889688
glenrobbo said:
MisterTee said:
Not sure whether this might help yield some useful bits for you?
Andy
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C889688
I would like to make it quite clear that that Glen is not this Glen Andy
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C889688
Andy
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