1949 Triumph

[kurts]

Want to send a PM to apbos in Modesto, CA but his box is full. Do you have an e-mail? thanks - Kurt

 

[apbos]

Kurt
Should work now.
Paul

 

[kurts]

Paul - tried the PM message again - sorry to say it still does not work. I am interested in your help - maybe you can call me at 262.248.8417 OR give me your phone number so we can hook up. Will be out until later this afternoon. Kurt

 

[apbos]

Kurt you have a pm

 

[kurts]

It has been a while since I last posted on my progress. I have disassembled most of the parts on the car to start wood reconstruction. Stripped off 4 coats of paint to reveal all nails to be removed. Removed flooring, dash, steering column and windshield. Pulling nails without destroying aluminum is very time consuming. I removed the front cowl with front window frame. The aluminum was wrapped around A door post and the only way to remove it was to bend it out of the way. Need to replace all wood A post B post and sill.

All advice is welcome as I am new to Triumphs. Kurt
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[kurts]

I have finished removing bad wood on bottom sill - both sides. The body is in 2 pieces - front cowl and back half (B post to end of car) I would like to remove the B post wood out of the bottom of body. It looks like the only way out because aluminum is welded shut on top end.

I am thinking of taking body off frame - remove B post wood and install all new wood in body. I would make a fixture out of wood to hold body while working on it off the frame. How did other restorers do the wood and body work and welding??

BODY ON FRAME OR OFF? VOTE NOW and tell me the advantages and disadvantages - Thanks for your help - Kurt

 

[vagt6]

Kurt, it seems that you stand at the virtual restoration crossroads: undertake a complete tear-down, or, maybe take an easier, faster, less expensive route and just enjoy the car?

This is a tough question and involves your personal finances. It's easy for me to say "body off, do it right", but it ain't my money and time! However, since you asked, I say <span style="text-decoration: underline">do it right</span>: take the body off and replace all bad parts. Document everything carefully with photos so if and when you sell the car, the next owner will have his provenance (and you'll be able to fetch top-dollars for the car!).

Please post photos of your restoration on this rare and beautiful Triumph. There can't be many nice ones left, I think your rebuild can be a significant contribution to the Triumph marque.

Good luck, please keep us posted! :thumbsup: