1962 Triumph TR4 RUST-oration Project, Ready for Safety and Certification Day ????

A bunch more items checked off the list over the past several days on the 1962 Triumph TR4 Restoration Project. We ran into a big overheating issue and had to do some troubleshooting to solve the problem....
Be sure and check the Rusty Beauties Channel as well for regular updates.
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Special Thanks to Dr. Carburetor for stopping by. If you need some help with your SU carbs, You can find him here..
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[@robertcrowley6573]

I think the wheel swap works well for both cars 👌👍 Another great video. Thanks both.

[@MrMikeyspfx]

Good video guys the car in looking great.

[@craigwiest772]

Car is really coming together. Like the way you work through your problems. Top turned out great. Can’t wait to see you running it through the gears.

[@cheftush]

I sure am looking forward to driving it for the first time.

[@GregsGarage]

I need Dr. Carburator to make a visit to my house! The car is looking great!

[@jamessimmons8352]

That's a great job on the top. I remember having issues with mine back in the 70's. Can't wait to see this car up close. 🙂

[@cheftush]

Yeah, I’m quite happy with the top now that we managed to get the bows situated where they needed to be at the seams on the top.

[@russellchace1822]

Nice work, guys! Thanks to Dr Carburetor, too.

[@cheftush]

Thanks Russell. We appreciate it. Cheers, Tush

[@alanvinegar5729]

It was an honor to be a part of the Rustoration!!

[@pda49184]

Great video Guy's.. I do have a soft spot for Minilites and they look awesome on the TR-4. As for the Rad.. Well diagnosed and cured proved by that great new gadget of Elin's. The whole thing looks amazing .. Well done to you both.

[@cheftush]

Thanks very much!

[@JB_WI_Triumph]

Nice and fast restoration!

[@iceman9678]

Great job. It's been a joy to watch.

[@rickdaniel8478]

Interesting video, well done. Great way to enjoy a fun car without a huge amount of time for a complete restoration. You may inspire others to do the same ! Fun driver 😊 Zoom zoom

[@cheftush]

Thanks Rick.

[@boldorboy08]

Yeah. I've never managed to balance my Stag carbs using the 'lift the slide' method. Plug the colourtune in and Bam! Got it in a couple of turns. Good call with the wheels too.👍

[@indyme2]

Awesome video! I need you three to move to SC and hang out (work) at the Rust Ranch, lol. Love the wheels and the TR3? What can I say? Drooling!

[@peteredwards9147]

Great content and video again, always great to see you two guys working together. The car looks great, I don't believe you will have any problems on your inspection

[@cheftush]

Hopefully not Peter but you never know!

[@icedog75]

What! No Unisyn! I still have my Unisyn from the days of owning a Spit Mk4....don't miss that...and yes, I remember the engine RPM dropping when using it.

[@cheftush]

Dr Carburetor brought his unisyn…I have a couple as well but prefer the snail type if there is space available in the engine bay for it.

[@robbending3848]

Shall I add an endoscope to your Christmas list, Elin? I picked up a 4mm one for £30 on Amazon, simply plugged into my android phone and with Inskan software was viewing all kinds of build defects in exhaust systems. Not heat resistant - you'd pay much more for that - but it has been through the washing machine twice and is still functional! Best £30 tool I have.

[@cheftush]

It’s funny, but neither Elin or I have one….definitely on the shopping list for the future.

[@georgeryan603]

Good choice on wheels . I would opted for a brand new rad . Love the patina ..

[@cheftush]

Hi George, if we still suspected that there would be an issue with the rad, then we would have swapped it out. We will continue to test it though over the next few weeks.

[@barry6274]

Great new toy he has there, and it worked well to help identify that mess in the rad. You guys have done a super job, hears hoping you get a pass on the inspection actually I'm pretty sure you will !

[@omphaloskeptic4989]

Good video David; lots of bits and bobs attended to. If you have not given this TR4 a name yet, may I suggest 'RAD(iator)RAT ROD'? lol

[@alanm.4298]

Wow! I don't think I've ever seen a radiator mouse problem before. I've had the little quadrapeds set up camp in an engine bay and on top of a fuel tank... not to mention finding them in the upholstery. But inside the radiator? That's a new one! Must be a different breed of rodents in Canada! Just as destructive as our Califnia bred ones, though.

[@corylwillrise]

The in-line 4 is viewed as the “purest” British sports car engine I just heard recently. The tr4s actually handle better than tr6 I’ve heard too because of lower weight in front

[@jamessimmons8352]

I agree, but maybe biased since I owned a TR4. But it had a fixed rear axle, and I liked the feel of the TR6's independent rear suspension. The TR6 had the power, exhaust sound, and feel that made you one with the car. If only I could have afforded one back in the day. 🙂

[@corylwillrise]

@@jamessimmons8352TR4 IRS is a middle ground

[@jamessimmons8352]

Could you soak the inside of the radiator with a non corrosive drain cleaner solution and try to disolve some of that crud before flushing? I probably would have done that, right or wrong. :-)

[@cheftush]

I think the radiator is pretty clear now. We must have flushed it 20 times. We didn’t get anything out the last 4-5 times.

[@scottdrysdale9903]

Is it me or are there a lot more commercials then usual … loved this video

[@cheftush]

Didn’t notice. Sorry Scott…I don’t insert the Ads, KZbin does it automatically…..

[@mikedx2706]

Judicious use of a heat gun or hair dryer will allow you to stretch that old top into the correct position.

[@cheftush]

Yeah, it just needs to sit outside in the sun for a little while and it will be fine.

[@pucman1]

Looks roadworthy and ready to head to the Trials.....amazing the stuff that came out of the radiator....What was the tool you used to view that?

[@cheftush]

Howdy. Yes, it was shocking. Infrared camera…Elin will be doing a video on it on his channel. Stay tuned!

[@dragon_gate_garage]

Looks great! Are you going to do something about that dash pad though?

[@cheftush]

Everyone hates the dash pad 😉…it’s staying put.

[@holger5555]

Is that not a problem of all Triumph that they overheat ? I rember of a scene of the Wheeler Dealer they have use a special coolwater.

[@cheftush]

No, they don’t all overheat. Especially when the car is moving….the car overheated when Elin was driving it with airflow going through the radiator….that’s a very bad sign. Yes, there is a waterless coolant that you can use in these cars and another product called “ water wetter”

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

That rad was a real rat's nest. LOL

[@cheftush]

What a pain John! Glad we found the issue though.

[@mikedx2706]

A Triumph TR4 is not a car worth putting a high end stereo into. As a former TR4A owner, I can safely say that the wind and road noise at speed drowns everything out.

[@cheftush]

Perhaps Mike, but around town it is easily listened too…

[@frankmgallo]

So who’s car is it yours or Elins

[@cheftush]

Hi Frank. It’s my car.

[@frankmgallo]

@@cheftush Wow that’s completely different than your others . It’s real cool I like it

[@cheftush]

@@frankmgallohi Frank, yes it is. I wanted something that I didn’t have to worry about scratching and denting. Mechanically, the car is very sound of course. I’ll call this car, “ the loaner” as it will be a good car to lend out occasionally to friends who want to tag along to a show or a drive etc. I won’t have to worry about it as much, nor will they.

[@frankmgallo]

@@cheftush Sounds like a great plan

[@stevenfoster-gp5yx]

What is the brand of the camera

[@cheftush]

All shot on an iPhone.

[@gregbrutus7484]

what brand is the radio?

[@cheftush]

I’ll have to check and get back to you…it’s a cheap one from Amazon…

[@gregbrutus7484]

thanks@@cheftush

[@gregbrutus7484]

Did you get a chance to check the radio brand?@@cheftush

[@cheftush]

@@gregbrutus7484 yes I did. Here is is on Amazon. www.amazon.ca/Bluetooth-Calling-Receivers-Digital-Microphone/dp/B0B9SH5FXB/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=GNWN0LWYE3CA&keywords=Q3510+car+radio&qid=1694617667&sprefix=q3510+car+radio%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-2