TR3A - Comm No: TS 38059 O 1958 model
2014 Update |
Ian commenced restoration of the car in January 2006. Work consisted of a body off reconstruction including sandblasting, repainting and fish oiling. The motor and gearbox were rebuilt including synchromesh on first gear. Brakes, clutch, wiring, rear springs, radiator and anything else with a thread or bolt hole was replaced or repaired. Earlier work is described below. |
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Certainly a very nice restoration job! |
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Previous Restoration |
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 As purchased |
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And now - really dismantled ... |
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This is how Ian described his TR3A: |
| Triumph TR3A 2006 Above are a few photos of the TR3A I purchased in 2005 at Bendigo. Although running & registered in Victoria, attempts to obtain a blueslip in NSW failed. (Fortunately!!) The car was on it's last legs, rust more extensive than first observed, brakes needing total replacement, gearbox and motor displaying all the faults I now know about from journals and books on TRs. The car is now completely dismantled and parts spread around the north/west area of Sydney being reconditioned. Learning the hard way is character building they say. By the end of this year I will be quite a character!! Ian Carlisle |