[black wire wheels on 1958 TR3a: original option?]

My TR3 has wires in RAL 7016 colour.

See http://www.carrosso.nl/for sale/triumph tr3.html 

Not black, but dark blue/grey finish.

[TR2 steel wheel refurbishment]

Dear TR enthousiasts,

The TR2's of Edwin Tiben and me are equiped with the original steel rims. In trying to improve the original wheels, as they are bent and out of alignment after a hard and life we have send them for improvement at a Dutch -specialist-. This specialist has replaced the outer rim with new material cut from newly produced VW Beetle rims. He welded the TR wheel centers in these Beetle outer rims (not rivited as per original). This however has not led to a positive result. The wheels are out of shape.

We therefore are very interested in any other sollutions you may have ome up with in improving / refurbshing the original steel wheels of TR2/3/4's. Please share your advice. Thanks!

Niklas & Edwin

[early TR2 damaged wiper drive spindle]

Have purchased the Austin A30/35 rack Peter suggested and the spindles are the same! Wheelbox described as 72592K. Note that durng production of A30/35 other varities of wheelboxes could have been used. Check before purchase. Thanks!!

[early TR2 damaged wiper drive spindle]

Indeed, it looks the same. Have bougth it. Will let you know on this thread if it fits. Thanks Peter!

[early TR2 damaged wiper drive spindle]

Thanks for the advice! If no replacement spindle is available, this would be the way to go. Cheers!

 

[early TR2 damaged wiper drive spindle]

Dear all,

We're planning a trip accross the Alps next May. With preparing the TR2 (TS1757) we found one of the wiper drive spindles to be damaged. The usual suppliers do not have a replacement spinle or box. Do you have any suggestions where to source a replacement spindle or box? Thanks!!!

Niklas

[Odd commission plate on TR3A for sale in NL?]

Hi TR people!

 

This is my fathers TR3a. We've acquired this car from the Toronto area some 15 years ago. This VIN plate was with the car. The car has been restored for us by a local specialist. As he painted the firewall he had to replace the (original) rivets. The addition of the "9" could very well be the reference to the year it was built as it is a 1959 car.

 

As for the colour, i do not know if it is the original BRG. Will try and find traces of the original paint, if there is a different colour shade of green to be found.

 

Thanks!

 

Niklas

[Seat Bases - Foam or Spring?]

Dear TR fellows,

 

 

I would like to replace the spring packages of a TR2 with foam. However I cannot find any supplier. Can any of you inform me what supplier I should contact? In Europe?

 

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

Niklas

 

[Drain taps]

Available on eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR2-TR3-TR4-Morris-Minor-MGB-Radiator-Block-Brass-Drain-Tap-061864-/222464136701?hash=item33cbe555fd:g:F0wAAOSwo4pYhi8M

[TR2 in 1955 Malayan Rally]

Maybe one of these?

https://www.classiccarsinrhodesia.co.za/Makes/Triumph.html

[Long door]

For your consideration. I have one of my long doors for sale. See: http://www.imparts.nl/autodata/auto.php?id=223&search=

 

Thanks!

[TR3a smallmount conversion > how about the indicator / sidelights?]

[TR3a smallmount conversion > how about the indicator / sidelights?]

I know the indicator ligths are poor, but would like to stay original where possible. I think i will be drilling the holes in the inner fenders next weekend. Advantage is that exchanging broken bulbs is easier. Tried to build LED ligths, but the light is too bright.

 

Many thanks for your replies!

 

Niklas

[TR3 SHOCK ABSORBER CONVERSION KIT.]

I have done this conversion with a TR3a. Note that this is a late model (post TS60000). The early models do have an issue, as there is too little space to fit the brackets. Also there is a risk of the live axle tubes coming free of the differential housing as the brackets of the shocks are welded to them. After all I would have also preferred to stay with the stock lever arm shocks.

[Original brand name Triumph TR2 tires]

Hi Robin,

 

See http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/triumph-tr2

 

Good luck!

 

Niklas

[TR3a smallmount conversion > how about the indicator / sidelights?]

Dear TR people,

 

I have an odd question that I would like to share with you.

 

I’m bastardizing a TR3a to a TR2 shape. For this I have changed the front apron from wide to a smallmouth.

 

The placing of the apron was a straight forward bolt on job. However it introduced a challenge with the indicator/side lights.

 

I would like to use the flat lenses (TR2), not the beehive models (TR3a). But for the installation of the bulb holders in any shape or form there is too little room between the inner fenders and the front apron. It’s has about a little less than one inch of space.

 

I can imagine some of you have come across this issue. I would prefer not to cut holes in the inner fenders. So maybe someone has a smart suggetion?

 

Thanks for your thoughts!

 

Niklas

[TR2/3/3A birth certificates/traces]

Dear Bill,

Send you a PM to request a trace certificate for TS1757L. Thanks!

Niklas

[TR2/3/3A birth certificates/traces]

Dear Bill,

 

Would it be possible to receive a Heritage Certificate for my "know down kit" and Belgium assembled GT6 mk1? It's chassisnr 1KC54L. Or didn't they keep records for the overseas assembled cars?

 

Bye!

Niklas

[chrome or painted wires ?]

painted > had the wires of the TR3 painted in dark grey.