Jersey Royal Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) Hi Chaps. As some of you may be aware, i recently acquired a Tr3a which sat in her garage for ten years. The car needed going through, and i ended up carrying out more work to the mechanicals than i initially thought was required, including new loom, alternator conversion, recored rad, polybush allround. Marx rear oil conversion, unleaded head. And off course the engine was worn out so i stripped and rebuild it. With the kind help from the forum i managed to complete the above, with special thanks to Stuart and Neil (Ntc). So today she ventured out of the safety of her garage, and we went for fuel and air in the tyres. Having only driven Pinkys three briefly in the IOW, i was uncertain what to expect, and hoped nothing would fall off. The car being LHD was also a new experience. Only covered 10 miles, but loved it completely. Heres a quick snap. Have to go out for another spin Cheers Guy Edited February 17, 2013 by Jersey Royal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robnob Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Nice one Guy. The fruits of many hours hard toil. Excellent stuff - enjoy cheers Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Graham Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hope to feel like you once the snow is gone around here and I can get my brakes sorted out. Your car looks great! Cheers, Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hi Guy, Well done, I know that feeling, totally magic and real semse of achievement. Sorry but personally I hate your wheels! OOOPs just personal taste and no offence meant. Best regards Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Congrats Guy!!! Looking good! Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alanwcoote Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Well done Guy Looking good and that first run must have been great ,I am jealous and frustrated as i am a long way from that at the moment but malvern is a target for the 250. I thimk i have taken over the mantel now in having a perminant tele phone line open and email connected to both stuart and neil and thank them also for everything so far in the build. Are you doing Malvern in the 3 or the 6 ? would love to see the 3 up close. Patch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Well done Guy, nice to see it running under its own steam again. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Thanks Chaps. Although a nice bright day, very crisp, keeps you alive. Rod, whats wrong with my wheels!!!, only joking those are my old Tr6 wheels and are most definateltly temporary till i decide on alloys or wires, as are the seats Alan, i havent touched the bodywork as yet, its not bad very presentable unless you put side by side with Rods. There are a few things i wish to attend too, but as and when. Will i be taking her too Malvern, debateable, i will have Spa first on the agenda, mind you thats two four stints driving and i would have to keep up with two Tr6s and a 5.7 litre Gardner Douglas Cobra. Aint got overdrive yet. Still plenty to do. Thanks for your kind comments Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley James Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) Fabulous and well done, it looks good too. I've been out in mine today and I've always been surprised at how much I enjoy driving it. I'm sure you feel the same. Edited February 16, 2013 by Ashley James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hi Guy, From a distance I thought you had crossed it with a mazda MX5, personally I don't think a sidescreen looks right on steels, again just my taste. Have tried my minilightys with XAS boots and I like the look but still to try my knock on minilights as I think with a spinner they will look even better. Go on, tell me, why can I see the sea through the back wheel arch (cliff top shot), must be an optical illusion but it does look strange. Did you have you spare wheel in the slot? I have a similar tail high attitude but the whole thing has to settle the new suspension for a few hundred miles I suppose. I think the joy will keep building as you take the car out more and more, I know I am loving getting to grips with a sidescreen again and wringing it's neck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hi Guy, From a distance I thought you had crossed it with a mazda MX5, personally I don't think a sidescreen looks right on steels, again just my taste. Have tried my minilightys with XAS boots and I like the look but still to try my knock on minilights as I think with a spinner they will look even better. Go on, tell me, why can I see the sea through the back wheel arch (cliff top shot), must be an optical illusion but it does look strange. Did you have you spare wheel in the slot? I have a similar tail high attitude but the whole thing has to settle the new suspension for a few hundred miles I suppose. I think the joy will keep building as you take the car out more and more, I know I am loving getting to grips with a sidescreen again and wringing it's neck. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Rod, You ca n see the sea through my arch, as its a post 60 shell, has the squared up floor, and was one of those photos, had i been two inches one way or another you wouldnt of seen it. Car is on 195 x 60 tyres, and dont have anything in boot or slot. The photo is also deceiving as the car park is on a slight slop at that point. And seats are Moss ones, leather jobbies had them previously in my six prior to fitment of MX5, they must be 12 years old. I plan to fit my original type Tr3 seats back in once my trimmer has adjusted the backs. Now covered 50 miles, and although the heater isnt plumbed up, i have found a new friend the metal gearbox tunnel. Radiating the heat nicely. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sidescreen Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Great achievement Guy, congratulations on your first 3A spin! Wishing you a lot more happy mileage... Cheers - Raymond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allan Jezzard Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Well done, Guy. It looks really good. On the first "cliff top" shot, judging by the tyre marks, it looks like you arrived a bit quick and parked it with a hand brake turn!! Cheers Allan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menno van Rij Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Nice! And the weather helps a lot, I'm sure! Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hi Guy, Did you finally get the hinge bit of the seat sorted out? Are you going for the Grannies breath Smiths or an upgraded heater. The Clayton round matrix works well but the clearance behind dash is still cr*p, but it looks to anything but really close inspection as the original. Watch out with those wide tyres though!! Best regards Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hi Guy Great to see that it's mobile once again - you must be chuffed. Thanks again for passing on the guidance on the electrics which I finally tackled just after Christmas - all working well and some new skills picked up. Cheers - Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Rick Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Well done young Guy, an excellent job as usual. Looks like you had a better day than me! When are you bringing it over, for Malvern maybe? Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Thanks for your kind comment Chaps. Allan, Yup nearly messed it up and i would of been down that cliff , and roll bar not fitted. Its going to take time getting used to Lhd, mainly when i go back to the car i automaticaly go to the Rhd. Feel like a right Numpty. Heater, its the standard one that came with the motor, i cleaned that and refitted that in the early days, and have yet to pipe it up, and i unfortunately drove over the old heater switch, thats flat as a pancake and no use whatsoever. Seats, well still on the to do list 50 percent done. For Info, i fitted a Racetorations Hi Torque starter and am very pleased with both the service i recieved from Daryl and the performance of the starter, sounds totally different to my Tr Shop Tr6 one. I actually like the sound. Car starts in seconds. Will i be bringing the car to Malvern, dont know, maybe, see how the running in period goes, with luck nothing will fall off. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Nice one guy Bet you had the smile all the way to the garage You will have to get a silly hat Handy though you can use the hat in the bedroom Pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robnob Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Well done, Guy. It looks really good. On the first "cliff top" shot, judging by the tyre marks, it looks like you arrived a bit quick and parked it with a hand brake turn!! Cheers Allan And they weren't the only skid marks in evidence either !!! ;-) Cheers Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 The 3A is looking good Guy and welcome to sidescreen motoring! I'll look forward to catching up with you and seeing the 3A at Malvern. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billg Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Very well done to getting back on the road these sea views remind me of North Berwick where I live and where I did most of my shakedown run a couple of months ago. The 3A looks a great colour and I hope to see you at Malvern . It's about a 700 mile round trip for me, but if it can do that then I might be tempted to go Continental when I retire in a year or so. Still pondering all the Triumph 2000 OD gearbox issues before I take the plunge and take apart a great running machine on the standard gearbox!! I had a nice run to visit some one whith a TS 3800 long door TR 2 which is not seeing much use these days, hope I can persuade him to start motoring. The sun has shone here for 3 days !! So I think I'll take the Hardtop off for March. Bill G @ NB Ps I have the Revington type heater in the passenger footwell and the heat that cmes out for both demisting and leg warming is truly remarkable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Congratulation's on another great acheivment, you must be a very Happy Chappie with a choice of either Triumphs for High Days and Holidays,Enjoy your TRing and make the most of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Mal Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Looking good Guy. Impressive. Looks like it will be an enjoyable year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willie Felger Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Guy, Congratulations on putting another Belgrove car on the road. It looks terrific - wheels and all - and I wish you many miles and smiles of TR motoring. Willie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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