Doug just got himself a new project car 👀

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2 ай бұрын

This Triumph TR7 was given to us so now we're giving it to Doug. We're gonna haul it out from our junkyard and see what kind of shape it's even in. Hoping the wheels aren't seized and that it has steering. The weather is so nice today that we're taking the day off from inside the shop! Bonus episode: • Welding in the rear wi... 🎬
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@BadChad 2 ай бұрын

Bonus episode kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNSmaLRkvK60nps.html

@robertstark9454 2 ай бұрын

Means you can chop the crap out of it, with no one griping😅

@briandouglasbell 2 ай бұрын

I'd love to see you guys work on Doug's car in the videos!!! He deserves it; he's a huge part of the channel!

@iilcarartista1812 2 ай бұрын

What a shame you don’t do that on your show and help him out, Doug taking the car home just means it will never get done. Do it on the show as a thank you for all the work Doug does.

@kajuncourier 2 ай бұрын

Doug, if you take a coat hanger and slip through the hood vent on drivers side you can probably hook the hood opening cable. Pull upward and it should open. Hood opens from the windshield. You may want to have another person try to open the hood as you pull on the cable. Doug ,make a roll top hard top that you can mount and take off as wanted.

@markmarotti3623 2 ай бұрын

A free car is a free car. Life and cars are what you make of them

@thomhall2314 2 ай бұрын

Chad’s curved bill - his ball cap - creates a whole new look. Younger and more contemporary.

@johnjwedrall4290 2 ай бұрын

I'm happy you got that car Doug. Let us see whenever you work on your new car 😊 👍

@johnjwedrall4290 2 ай бұрын

Doug , restore it to its former glory .

@kevinmcleod7580 2 ай бұрын

Doug what ever you want to do to this car ! Remember one thing ! Have fun buddy! Enjoy the process of getting the great Hiltz team to help ! Yes a great idea ! Let's get cracking guys !

@lickitup8461 2 ай бұрын

So glad you told them that, I'm sure they will listen 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

@kevinmcleod7580 2 ай бұрын

@@lickitup8461 not likely but you know ones got to try .

@brianr1220 2 ай бұрын

I have owned several of these. The main problem is making sure you get the system full of water. It has an aluminum head that will warp if you don't. I drove my main one 150,000 miles. Seldom had a problem with it. Owned it for 15 years. My favorite Tr7 had a Buick V6 conversion, 231 ci engine with a monza 5 speed. Very fast and fun to drive!

@jake-hy2zb 2 ай бұрын

You go, Doug. That could be a fun build. I look forward to seeing what you do with it. Take your time, figure out what you want. Congratulations and best of luck.

@AndrewJackson-mf5qp 2 ай бұрын

Rover v8, buick v6 or an American v8 with a decent chassis. Endless options Doug. Have to remember it is after all a Triumph so don't lean on it. It may need a trip to the panel repair shop if you do. Seriously, an all alloy v6 or v8 engine would be a hoot to drive. I wish you all the best with that project.

@stephan4410 2 ай бұрын

The body is tight from what I can see...looks complete...toss the wing... Again parts are available..they are very cool.....and have a following in states....TR'S (as there known) it looks like paint could be buffed out too. Easy to work on..

@deonuys3857 2 ай бұрын

Doug dont worry bout the negative comments. They just don't have ability to see what it can be. I think it's an interesting project. I would loose the bumpers, widen body and give it a good stance. Use the Lancia Stratos rally car as inspiration.

@janmorse8777 2 ай бұрын

This should be good 👍 wonder what Doug's gonna do with the Triumph TR7 😮Go for it Team Hiltz 👁 🐅 👌

@boomerbassmeme 2 ай бұрын

If ya got a 6 cylinder pop it in there Doug! That lil car would fly!

@Knightryder628 2 ай бұрын

Happy Tuesday Bad Chad Nation

@gregvidito3383 2 ай бұрын

Much respect Chad, what a great project car for Doug, and he really has earned it. Real fun project. Cool little sporty car. Have fun, Doug!!

@doncarroll9881 2 ай бұрын

That would be cool with a ford 302

@davidlongmore2689 2 ай бұрын

Restore it they are a Awesome car & Collectible here in the uk 👍 Good luck Doug on your new project 👍

@Volusia1 2 ай бұрын

Brings back memories. As a young man we did a bunch of fabrication and stuck a Ford 360 and 9” rear in it. It was an absolute crazy experience

@gicilenemartins5743 2 ай бұрын

Amo seu trabalho as transformações que você faz são verdadeiras obras de artes você é fera show 👏👏

@cathyandgreg4239 2 ай бұрын

Doug you have so many options, top down , bumpers off, your mind and the car will tell you what to do. Side by Side TR7 !!!!!!!

@dalesimpson6268 2 ай бұрын

A nice prize for Doug. The TR8's of the day had an aluminum v8. Av8 in this one even a v6 would make a nice cruizer.

@vwcoco 2 ай бұрын

Cool British car Doug . Just restore it back to original . If you need parts then gimme a shout

@johnwade5747 2 ай бұрын

They remind me of a doorstop, but I bet they don’t have much wind drag slowing them down. that would keep the front end from raising up if you took a golf car rear end with the variator drive system and put a huge twin cylinder Briggs and Stratton in the rear as a novelty car.They have real drum brakes like older cars, you’d have to make a wider wheels, so it would look tub but get them out to the edge like they should be. The biggest drawback would be that gas golf carts with the variator system are to cycle and the motor turns off and runs in reverse to go backwards. You have to do a Friction drive Idler to send the variator system in the reverse direction To back up, but that wouldn’t be a big deal. I’m just a kind of guy who would do it because somebody would tell me it couldn’t be done! Ha ha! I had a Harley Davidson three wheel golf car and the rear end was very heavy made. Much more so than the tram car probably except for smaller brakes.

@elbertpearsall1936 2 ай бұрын

Nice boat anchor

@johnmacmillan2766 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations Doug have fun with it!!!

@mode1charlie170 2 ай бұрын

Heres a crazy idea! Restore to original factory condition.

@imronson4366 2 ай бұрын

Lol that's about the 3rd time chad backed up a car and has no trust in Doug .... lol

@cannabisticannabisticino2718 2 ай бұрын

I always wondered what you would do with that car. I like. 😎👍 The bumpers you should simply remove them and you will see a fantastic wedge line, and with the sloped front (similar to the De Tomaso Pantera)

@grinchthe8469 2 ай бұрын

283 with a tunnel ram intake would be cool inthe TR7. Add some fender flares, or make a wide body kit???🤔

@H1WEX 2 ай бұрын

Throw the boot spoiler in the junk! Give it a clean, swap the engine if you want and just drive it. You can get a new hood from the UK Mail order. If you have to put a 4x4 under it, you should get a Range rover chassis with a Buick V8 already in, it’s been done many times in the UK, check KZfaq.

@metalmaggot 2 ай бұрын

Hey Doug sell it to Jimbo.

@user-ib9xt3si5u 2 ай бұрын

Bout time someone saved that rare British classic ... built not far from me Speke in Liverpool UK. Not many of these around these days. Well done doug

@davidharper7039 2 ай бұрын

What about doing a Mazda Miata engine and transmission swap? They are rear wheel drive just like the TR7 and also reliable. They come in both standard and automatic, Doug was mentioning his knee is not liking shifting any more. Plus the leather interior from a Miata might fit? Could be a neat build? Also might be cool to see some videos along the way of his build?’

@josephharvat6202 2 ай бұрын

Oh, I've been waiting for someone to go crazy on a TR7 for a long time. Step 1 - lose the rubber bumpers! :)

@rickj428 2 ай бұрын

Doug that body would look good on a Subaru 4X4 chassis

@kevinhall2266 2 ай бұрын

A wing and a prayer. Have fun Doug. You’ll come up with something cool.

@stephan4410 2 ай бұрын

Hi Doug...they do have a following...parts are plentiful...keep it original..sweet ride...ignore Chad's analysis...research it online...

@robprather6469 2 ай бұрын

i was wondering the past few years what Chad would do with it , i have a 77 tr7 I'm restoring at the moment , i have had several 7,s over the years ,if and it looks to be judging by the lump on the bonnet a 1981 fuel injected model ,if so , I would go full restore all original because its last year ,if the vin prefix is satpv ,it was amoung the last runs made at the new factory before they went under .Doug should consult the older British gentleman that you know before proceeding. a satpv car is worth about 20k american . Woodys wedge shop,boston mass. good place for parts,as well as moss motors which i know from watching the show you already know. moss just bought out rimmer bros. the roadster factory burnt to the ground chrismas day . Love the show , Chad has inspired me to learn how to weld .

@johnjwedrall4290 2 ай бұрын

It's Doug's car Chad. Leave it alone.👍😊

@tennentssuppa 2 ай бұрын

Run away, and don't look back please!

@dmk7700 2 ай бұрын

I owned a '77 TR7 Hardtop -- British Racing Green ----- 5 speed (overdrive) with a 390:1 rear end. She was quick out of the hole @ just over 2000 lbs., but lost power soon after with only 2000cc of displacement.

@kevinvile5223 2 ай бұрын

Hey Doug, Keep the TR standard it'll be a really cool classic British car. Good luck and enjoy the little beauty.

@mikeburgoyne9133 2 ай бұрын

Sharp looking car. Great vid. Love seeing these finds

@myhandyman1 2 ай бұрын

I would try to get it running first. The wiring was the major issues. Cut and buff it out. There is a company in Kansas city that sells parts.

@stephan4410 2 ай бұрын

Have fun Doug...just read the positive comments for this car. Do your research....

@michaelwood6058 2 ай бұрын

Put it on a 4+4 chassis Doug.

@tstuart7333 2 ай бұрын

The Triumph TR7 are supper little cars. Made in the UK by the British Leyland Group. All parts are still available. The front and rear bump stops were only fitted the US Canada cars, they sure are ugly. Take them off give it a good soapy wash then polish and see the difference. In the UK it would be restored.

@richardjennex6583 2 ай бұрын

Good evening Jolene and chad and crew I hope you’re all doing well and thank you for sharing your journey

@howardmarshall5713 2 ай бұрын

Good on you Chad. I really would like to watch the progress on your new project Doug ? When are you going to start and are you going to film it for You tube ?🙂

@brucecubie6656 2 ай бұрын

Problem for Chad, no roof to chop and no fat fenders

@BigBlock-wf3mh 2 ай бұрын

Make it into a flower pot!

@fonhollohan2908 2 ай бұрын

Restore it Doug, restore it to its original condition.

@randallmeisner4610 2 ай бұрын

Push down on the front of the engine bonnet while pulling hood release

@garrydewar9382 2 ай бұрын

Easy fix, you can chop the top with a pair of scissors.

@user-yv4ht8gc5g 2 ай бұрын

The TR-7 was horrible about over heating because of the wedge shaped front end. Many reasons the car did not last.

@nikiedge 2 ай бұрын

Doug just got paid for helping with the shoebox..

@bluepov 2 ай бұрын

Doug's comment that Chad doesn't like foreign cars made me wonder if there are, or were, any Canadian cars.

@jrok2453 2 ай бұрын

Bricklin SV-1 1974-75

@b.hodgkiss3893 2 ай бұрын

Start with a clean.

@camcastles2687 2 ай бұрын

I always wanted one of these in the original green. Nice choice.

@russgould7458 2 ай бұрын

Nice to see Chad give it away, but disappointed in the video!

@anthonydavies3684 2 ай бұрын

Yeah tr7 convertible,,,here in the UK they totally rotted out, not to mention the engine was a problem too made by triumph British brand good luck doug 😂

@88seanster 2 ай бұрын

I put an 80s Toyota 22r and 5 speed in one of these, it was fast going straight but I found the suspension lacking in corners. Terrible cars, but they are fun to mod. Edit: I used the Toyota wiring harness as well, the wiring on these cars is Mickey Mouse time. Plan to use an aftermarket electrical system or you will wish you had.

@Rob1970s 2 ай бұрын

Triumph are beautiful vehicles, The TR7 are very rear , my personal favorite is the 2.500 , absolutely beautiful.

@britengineerinmindanaothep9376 2 ай бұрын

The TR7 was a garbage replacement for the TR 4-5 and 6, I had a TR4 when i was 18 a real sports car

@aacoop1969 2 ай бұрын

There is something out there for everyone but the facts/history of these cars remain

@lickitup8461 2 ай бұрын

How rear is it!!!!!

@ferguscosgrave7510 2 ай бұрын

Have fun dug

@tracipetroff1612 2 ай бұрын

I owned one of these back in the 80’s…….. it was dark brown with a hard top……. Stick shift. I liked the car but a friend of mine who was a mechanic told me to get rid of it fast because he didn’t know how to work on it ……. He was a GM mechanic. So I ended up trading it straight across for a 73 Ss split bumper Camaro…….. Best trade I ever made

@donniecudmore9080 2 ай бұрын

Small block Chevy, 360 Dodge , 5 litter Ford mustang motor or just as good a rover V 8 the same year as the car. Fabercate a steel roof of some sort to minic the soft top . Maybe even a flip front end and a full roll cage. But it's your car and I am sure what you do with her will turn out, maybe even a V6! Small block V8 would be better. Back in "The Day", here on the island there was someone who 'Pro Streated' " A Chevy Chevet ", whith of all engines, a 454 BIG BLOCK, CAMMED AND DONE UP BIG TIME. The island is your neighbor, P.E.I., Good Luck In whatever you build........

@jasonmckay4435 2 ай бұрын

Doug if your good at shaping fiberglass, make your own version of a WIDE BODY KIT! , tear bumper off, smooth out! But leave the convertible!

@marysambrizendine1012 2 ай бұрын

Doug needs that car 😂👍👍

@garyyost2012 2 ай бұрын

Have wrenched on many of them back in the day. Drop a Buick V6 or a Ford 289 in it!

@1unaffiliated1 2 ай бұрын

Get it running, re-do the brakes, pressure wash it, then drive it...

@garethgoodchild2643 2 ай бұрын

This car was also sold as a TR8 with a Rover v8 in it. The Rover 3500 V8 was a Buick derivative. Lots of parts available from Moss Motors.

@kevinhamling1963 2 ай бұрын

I think you'll be surprised how that red paint will come up. Get a new or second hand soft top. Then put a 12inch lift kit on it. And huge tyres. ✌️

@grahamsmith753 2 ай бұрын

Good on you Doug

@aabartu3 2 ай бұрын

👍

@donwilson2164 2 ай бұрын

Jumk it. I have restored TR 4's and TR 6 's, TR 7is a pc of junk.

@valkillmore847 2 ай бұрын

They are all junk. Including yours.

@CORNPOP24 2 ай бұрын

TR-7 was my first car. I pushed it more than I drove it.

@barrywgoodwin3923 2 ай бұрын

Good bones Doug, rebuild it for sure.

@kevinleeder9401 2 ай бұрын

Good deed to give to Dougy boy. Short on content,to be hounest but you show is addictive not to be a nagative comment towards you guys!

@JohnFunches-qu1zg 2 ай бұрын

LIKE YOU SAID DOUGLAS! PUT A REMOVABLE ROOF,OR HALF METAL AND REMOVABLE ROOF ,- THE PLASTIC PAN ARAMAIC SUN ROOF, BECAUSE,! YOU WOULD WANT TO REMOVE THE ROOF ON A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DAY 😅👍 GOOD LUCK GUYS!!😮

@charlielemmons5525 2 ай бұрын

Hope Doug has fun with this one.

@andrekardol 2 ай бұрын

Clean it, make it run, great little summer car

@wilshirley8409 2 ай бұрын

Good score Doug. Polish it up and enjoy it. 👍

@carlogic1960 2 ай бұрын

Barn find. Shame there was no barn.

@Bikeops2021 2 ай бұрын

The TR7 was thick rust the day it came out the factory! I wish you luck. Maybe Jimbo can give you some welding lessons!

@OhYeah-me1cg 2 ай бұрын

Finally, a curved billed cap. Looks a lot smarter now.

@nickambrosio2059 2 ай бұрын

I WOULD MAK IT INTO A MINI CORVETTE !!! that would look killer as a mini 80s style vet

@mikemitchell3393 2 ай бұрын

Put a V-8 motor in it and the tramp

@theodoregarcia7978 2 ай бұрын

383 stocker with 84 firebird front clip body lines should match Friends had one did high 9's in a quarter

@graemeatkinson8411 2 ай бұрын

A bloke in my street growing up had a yellow one, it struggled in the snow as I remember. My early kid dream car was a Fiat X19.

@Luminaring 2 ай бұрын

Very comfortable car to drive. Run it and enjoy.

@GOPETSCOOTER 2 ай бұрын

Doug is so cool

@arthurfoss3692 2 ай бұрын

get it up an running Doug keep the rubber side down.

@arthurmccarron4379 2 ай бұрын

Good for you. Doug

@user-di7in2zx1c 2 ай бұрын

Good Luck with Triumph TR7 Doug, I'm like Chad on not a fan of British Sports Cars. It would be neat to have Nate to advise Doug on the drive line and Chad on the Body Work .