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Colin Cuffe - QLD - TR3A - 1960 model
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Colin's car in 2014 complete with "GULLWING" sidescreen conversion!

For details of this GULLWING conversion see PAGE 2 and a future "Sidescreen"

Earlier photographs.
After final restoration.
Prior to final restoration
   
Purchased through Gilltraps Southport - Dec 1990). Previous owner NSW retiree. In original RHD condition - Red with Red/White piping trim - 48 spoke wheels - no overdrive - no rust, good body & chassis. Some restoration work carried out by previous owner (included replacement sills). Since fully restored by Cuffe's over 2 years.

Restoration involved:

  • replaced gbox with TR6 "A" type overdrive
  • chassis & susp blasted, zinc & powder coated
  • engine rebld : +40 thou 86 mm AE pistons - new liners
  • fully balanced, new rockers & shaft
  • rebuilt suspension + urethane bushes, new vert links (x rayed) & stub axles & trunnions - sway bars
  • rebuilt steering box & braking system + VH44 booster
  • new wiring loom, radiator core, rubbers, upholstery, carpets & mats
  • 60 spoke Dayton chrome w/wheels
  • alloy & wood wheel, burl dash & console
  • fitted with centre console between dash and floor mounting (as above).







 

 

 

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