Hello from the UK, New on here just joined having bought a 1977 Honda TN7 in need of restoration.... I have found this forum for the Acty, is there one for the TN7 or TN360?? or shall I stay here? Any other users with a TN7 perhaps? Cheers Steve PS great site
Hey! Welcome to the club house. We don't see many folks here with these classic trucks, perhaps that is the reason for no replies? I think there are a couple of peeps here with a 360 but I don't hear from them much if at all. What kind of shape is your truck in? Have you a lot of work ahead of you? Where do you plan to start? Thanks for checking us out! -Greg
Hi Greg, Thanks for your reply.... It has been out of use for many years, and is in need of some welding and TLC.... I will post some pics up, but is this the right place? Thanks Steve
Steve, Yeah, this should be ok for now. I will see about adding a category or possibly changing the name of this category. The more we post on the topic the more it may draw in others with the same vehicle. I'm interested in what the difficulty will be in finding parts. I hope not too bad. Sounds like a fun project. Cant wait to see the pics. -Greg
Hello, Thanks for the sub forum!! Yes parts supply is proving difficult, however, I have just bought a job lot of various TN7 parts from a fellow forum member and Honda specialist in London which is very useful.... More to follow
So after getting the TN7 safely home on a trailer, first job was to investigate why there was a bulge just behind the nsf door......... I imagine these plates were welded on either over the top of rust or perhaps due to a side impact.... I will cut it all off and remake, as you can see in these photos there is more welding to do:
Cool project. Looks to be in pretty decent shape for its age. Too bad about the rust/repair. The one thing I can't stand is rust. Its very hard to get rid of.
some 1 els with 1 in england hi all i own a tn7 off 1977 age im also looking for parts and infor im mainly looking for suspension arms if any 1 has any for sale ???? and door mirrors new fuel pump apart from that mine is complete WILL BUY ANY TN7 PARTS OR FULL VEHICLE DEAD OR RUNNING CAN PICK UP ANY WARE IN ENGLAND 07534474241 ALSO looking for a early acty pick up aswell
Hi Jonathan, We spoke previously on the phone, I have managed to repair my bottom arms, but we will have to let the MOT tester decide if they are up to the job. I can help you with a pair of door mirrors if you still want them ~ though I see your TN7 is advertised for sale Let me know if u need Steve
TN 360, Aussie style (You are not alone) Firstly Steve, utmost respect for the efforts you have gone to on your TN7 build. You've no doubt become familiar with the model and its charm. You are fortunate to have scored some local parts and are not-so-far from the Netherlands connection. I have classified 3 of my TN's as beyond help.....and they are nothing like the rust-riddled one you have ressurected. I've focussed on a TN3 ute (M type), while the 3 'parts donors' are TN5's. This features on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Honda-TN-360-owners-group/654333901256932?skip_nax_wizard=true With the weeks since your last post I hope you are getting toward finished and on the road.. Wayne
Hi Wayne, Thanks for getting in touch. Yes many a day I think to myself perhaps I should have just left it there to carry on rotting!! But then, as you say, it's charm wins you over. I am currently struggling to find any rear wheel cylinders and brake hoses for it... might end up having to adapt something to suit Here is a link to the latest work completed ~ http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/foru...hp?t=12943&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=120 Yours is looking fantastic, could have made good use of that turning spit here !! Steve
Your rear brakes should be the double piston type.... In ignorance, I ended up with a s**tload of NOS brake parts on ebay.....all of the old style Ended up getting my cylinders sleeved and rekitted....and the 3 flexible hoses (2 fronts, 1 rear) done at the same place. They reused the uniquely Honda ends and did a famous job. Are you working from a factory parts list and/or workshop manual? WD
Ask around for a brake specialist to re-sleeve your slave cylinders with stainless steel liners. They then can generally supply all the rubbers involved, saving on chasing RARHS Honda stuff. Cost something like $145 for 2 x sleeved cylinders (double piston type) rebuilt with new kits..... The same place may be able to make up hoses using the Honda ends (so don't throw the old parts away!!) Cost me $180 to do the front brake lines and $40 for the rear Just my luck that the next TN I bought had serviceable hoses all round... RARHS> Rare As Rocking Horse S**t WD
Thanks Wayne, I sent my old brake hoses to a place here in the UK who have a good reputation for assisting with the remanufacture of obsolete brake hoses for classic vehicles, and they told me they don't have the required end fittings and cannot reuse the old ends from my old hoses.... however, I took the old hoses to the MOT centre where the truck will go for its test, and he said they will be ok to reuse provided they don't balloon under pressure!! Obviously I would have preferred to fit new. I have been using the parts lists on the CMS site which are very good, and I do have the Honda TN360 workshop manual which has the supplement in the back for the TN7. The rear wheel cylinders are required because one of the bleed nipples sheared off, and then I had a failed attempt at drilling it out ~ so now that one is no good.... Many Thanks Steve
one of the bleed nipples sheared off, and then I had a failed attempt at drilling it out Is there nothing you won't have a go at!!?? Let me know if you need another cylinder....used and most likely needing attention....all the wrecks have been sitting for years. I regard it a bonus if I can get the pistons out!!! Keep those prices for aftermarket hoses with reused Honda fittings in mind (I'll donate the old hoses from here).....these guys did it in a day. WD
Hi Wayne, Thanks for your offer of help with the brake hoses, I may need to take you up on that at a later date if the truck fails its test, so hold fire for now I will let you know. Are the dollars you quote Australian or American? (Fantastic to find someone who may be able to help with this) For the rear wheel cylinder - YES PLEASE, I will pay the postage costs of course ~ let me know how much when you are ready.... if you have two that would be even better! Cheers Steve