Stonecat Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Hi Guy's Having recently retired and dabbled in restoration on various things (my latest being an original Lambretta Innocenti 1964 vintage) i finally managed to get hold of a 1961 TR4 in not to bad order recently imported from Texas LHD of course but just what I wanted as it will spend it's time when restored in France. So I am busy getting all the info together I can with a view to actually trying to do it properly in the right order etc. So my question is I have been looking on line for a reasonable book on how to achieve it and time and again the Roger Williams book how to restore a TR4/a comes up but I cant seem to find an e copy anywhere either in pdf format or epub - it would be really useful to be able to the e version. Does anyone own a pdf or epub version of this book or know where I can buy one ? Thanks Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Welcome to the forum Alan and congratulations on your TR4 purchase. There is lots of good advice to be had here on the forum, so jump in with any questions. I've had a quick scout about looking to see if I can find an e version of the book, but I haven't found one. There are several very pricey print versions around ... the best I could find is about £34.00 on Ebay (excluding postage), from a seller in Liechtenstein. Hope it's of some help. Darren Edited February 7, 2017 by TR5tar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Hi Alan, where abouts are you. Consider joining the TRR club and get on down to your local group. Lots of knowledge and hands on experience out there. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilliman Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Hello Alan and welcome, a nice early four - lovely cars - but I am biased! I've never seen a pdf or epub version of that book but like Roger says the first point of call should really be your local group depending where you are... Edited February 7, 2017 by Chilliman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 This might work https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/triumph-tr2-3-3a-4-4a-enthusiast-s-restoration-manual Cheers Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
North London Mike Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Hi Alan Welcome on board, as others have said, lots of good info and support with your local groups Meanwhile, on a more immediate note, try this, lots of good stuff, workshop manuals, period adverts, project re-builds and TR4 stuff Open source so make sure your anti virus is on ! http://tr4a.weebly.com/triumph-tr-pdf-downloads.html Enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 http://tr4a.weebly.com/triumph-tr-pdf-downloads.html http://vitessesteve.co.uk/Servicemanuals Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stonecat Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks Guy's Really appreciate all the responses and welcoming comments, I haven't quite figured out how to get a shortcut to the forum communications but will get there Im sure before long. Am currently in France for a few weeks but have already been contacted by my local group which is The Vale of White Horse so look forward to meeting up with them on my return. Interestingly enough when I was changing the starter motor on my 1953 Ferguson Tractor I realised that the engine for that and the TR4 were both made by The Standard Motor Company ! See you soon Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvtrian Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks Guy's Really appreciate all the responses and welcoming comments, I haven't quite figured out how to get a shortcut to the forum communications but will get there Im sure before long. Am currently in France for a few weeks but have already been contacted by my local group which is The Vale of White Horse so look forward to meeting up with them on my return. Interestingly enough when I was changing the starter motor on my 1953 Ferguson Tractor I realised that the engine for that and the TR4 were both made by The Standard Motor Company ! See you soon Alan Hi Alan, not the only similarities between your vehicle engines, Ian Cornish produced an article on the TR 4 cylinder engine and it's derivation, it was printed in TR Action a few years ago. Maybe he will be along here soon and point you in the right direction to find out more. VOWH - you wont go far wrong there with the chaps running it. Kind Regards Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi Alan, Welcome! As your car is from 1961, it will likely have many of the early features (or, at least, probably did have them when new...!) - TR3-type suspension, short-bulge bonnet, and various detail differences here and there. Are you happy to share the chassis number? Mine is CT217 from October 3rd 1961 so there may be things I can help you with when relevant. Local group, along with the Forum here, will be invaluable for guidance and support - especially if there's an early car in the group. Share as much as you can on here - it's always good to read about the trials, tribulations and successes of others Best, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Alan - if you email me (my email is on page 82 of TR Action) or PM me, giving your email address, I can send you an MS Word version of my article (it was in 2 parts, published in TR Actions 241 & 242 - March & May 2010) on the engines used in the Vanguard, Fergie tractor and TRs from 2 to 4A, all of which were produced by Standard Triumph. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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