The Restoration of PRRROWL
TIGER # B382000221

An Article by John Crawley
February, 2001

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER	PAGE
INTRODUCTION	1
Five Steps Before Restoration	2
Define Your Objective	3
Car Clubs And Driving Cars	4
Bench Mark Cars	4
Getting Work Done on Your Car	5
BODY	6
Front Valence	7
Rust Proofing	7
Fixing Paint	8
Windshields	8
Hood (Bonnet)	8
COOLING
Questions and Answers	9
Applying Results	10
Coolant	10
Pulleys	11
ELECTRICS BY LUCAS	12
Additional Fuses	13
Ignition Switch Fixes	14
One-wire Alternator	14
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Top Of Firewall	15
Washer Pump	15
Air Cleaner	15
EXTERIOR TRIM
Chrome Bumpers	16
Rearview Side Mirrors	16
Powered By Badges	17
Tail Light Bezels	17
HEATER & VENT
Vent Box Repair	18
SOFT TOP
Soft Top Installation	19
Top Bows	19
Top Bow Webbing	19
UPHOLSTERY / INTERIOR
Cockpit Trim	20
Seat Springs	20
Seat Rubber Squab	20
Shifter Boot Location	20
Shifter Trim Rings & Screws	20
Weather Stripping	21
Glove Box & Door	21
Door Handles	22
Size 12 in a Tiger	23
INSTRUMENTS
Speedo Servicing	24
Temp Gauge	24
Oil Gauge Service	25
Paint For Instruments	25
A Clock Solution	25
Tachometer Fix	26
MISC. STUFF
The Tiger's On Fire!	27
Wipers - Motors, Arms, etc.	28
Substitute Jack	29
SUSPENSION
Ladder Traction Bar	30
Rear Air Shocks	30
Trailer Hitch	30
Your TIGER Is Now Restored	31

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