New member from MN here. My Wife recently procured the family cherished Tiger. This car was bought used in 1966 by my father in law and rec'd a nice fix up in the mid-70's. Since then it has only been driven on occasion and has spent most of it's time in the garage waiting for more active love and attention.
The car runs and drives, but it needs some significant attention. The interior is a mess and the underside has me concerned. It was undercoated/rustproofed after the 1975 re-do and there is significant corrosion underneath.
This could be a great project for me. I've always wanted to be involved in fixing a car up and this one seems really cool and fun. The fact that it is significant to my wife's family doesn't hurt either. Her interest helps with the budget.
My concern is to get the chassis looked and and repaired before doing anything else. Is this the best approach? Should the car be stripped, or should it be fixable as is?
Looking for advice and suggestions on this little gem.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/623s50agn11qlfv/AABGOomLElPGr9Vo648GALZUa?dl=0
The car runs and drives, but it needs some significant attention. The interior is a mess and the underside has me concerned. It was undercoated/rustproofed after the 1975 re-do and there is significant corrosion underneath.
This could be a great project for me. I've always wanted to be involved in fixing a car up and this one seems really cool and fun. The fact that it is significant to my wife's family doesn't hurt either. Her interest helps with the budget.
My concern is to get the chassis looked and and repaired before doing anything else. Is this the best approach? Should the car be stripped, or should it be fixable as is?
Looking for advice and suggestions on this little gem.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/623s50agn11qlfv/AABGOomLElPGr9Vo648GALZUa?dl=0