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    2020 Virtual Monterey Kickoff Cruise-In
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    Autocross
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    MG My All Time Favorite Car

    Submitted by ByJohn Simpson ( @brother john ) My love affair with British cars began in 1953 when I was thirteen years old. One of the young men back from the Korean War had a 52 MGTD in his driveway, and that did it. It was lithe, lively, low, and sexy. I think it was that TD, and not the...
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    John Midas' 59 TR3
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    New Member

    Hello Folks, I'm the Rocket Doctor. I teach and administer the Rocket Design Program at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. I drive a 1960 TR3. The car is primo mechanically and otherwise. Red. Have installed upgrades that make it a dependable daily driver. Toyota 5 Sp conversion with...
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    For Sale New Member from NJ 1960 TR3

    I have a disassembled 1960 TR3 that's been in my garage for over 50 years. I'm looking to get rid of it since I'm moving. The frame is in good shape except for some rusting in the front wheel wells. The engine block has a crack at one of the holes for the head bolt studs. Transmission is a 4...
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    New Member from NJ 1960 TR3

    I have a disassembled 1960 TR3 that's been in my garage for over 50 years. I'm looking to get rid of it since I'm moving. The frame is in good shape except for some rusting in the front wheel wells. The engine block has a crack at one of the holes for the head bolt studs. Transmission is a 4...
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    Radiator drain

    Hello all, New member here... I'm working to get my 57 TR3 back on the road after sitting for 23 years. Last night I went to drain the radiator (in car) and remove the drain petcock which was stuck, so I could clean and restore it. It twisted off but instead of unscrewing, it brought with it...
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    TR2/3/3A Sheet metal question,

    Greetings All, I’m in the market for some sheet metal and looking for reviews on Moss vs TRF or other vendors. I learned “from this forum” that the battery box from TFR is superior to Moss’s, so that’s where I’m going for that. Now I need floor pans, outer sills and possibly front inner...
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    TR2/3/3A Rookie mistake,

    So, what I’ve learned so far, is that before lifting the car off the ground, FIRST, remove the front suspension snubbers. Speaking with Yoda John, he told me this AFTER, I had the car on jack stands with the wheels removed. He told me, once the weight is off the suspension you will not be...
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    TR2/3/3A Engine tear down,

    This 1960 TR3 has been sitting 40 years. As you can see the accumulation of crud and rust has made disassemble difficult. Does anyone have any suggestions for “loosening” up this crud to make getting the cam, pistons and sleeves out any easier?? PB Blaster and a torch only go so far at getting...
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    For Sale La Dawri 'Del Mar' fiberglass body for TR-2 thru TR-6

    REVISED 29 JUNE - 1963 LaDawri Del Mar (body only or body & chassis): Body (only) Price, $1800 or best offer Body & Restored Chassis, $4K OBO. From a 20-year slumber in a heated garage in Minnesota. First plan is to sell the body, keep the chassis - but will consider selling as a...
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    No longer lurking in Portland. 56 TR3

    Hi there. I have a 56 TR3 that my dad and I restored together in the late 80’s. I was supposed to drive it to high school but after a frame-off restoration I was in my second year of college before it was completed and he and my mom drove it all over the country with the COVTR (Central...
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    New Member New owner of two 1958 TR3s found in a junk yard.

    Since I was 5 years old I have always wanted to own a triumph TR 3 or an Austin Heally 3000. My dad owned a foreign car shop in Ohio when I was a little fellow and to pass time I would play in the TR3, even at an early age I can see the frog eyes and remember how beautiful and odd at the same...
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    For Sale Triumph smallmouth nose

    Triumph smallmouth nose in good condition. $500us +shipping
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    TR2/3/3A starter motor

    i recently acquired a mid 59 TR3a. the engine spins nicely without plugs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JohmGGe7HSo (note this is done via the starter motor; it is not running) but when i install the plugs it hardly turns at all. i'm thinking the problem is the starter motor? i'm planning...
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    • Forum: Triumph
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    For Sale TR2-3 Door Top Wood Rail

    I have a newly minted set, L&R, of top door wood rails that will fit up to TS60000. I make these in ash from original patterns and this is a set left over from the last run $100 plus shipping. Bill
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    I'm new! ......at 63 years old

    Hi, I'm new. Thanks for letting me join! I have had a few British cars, currently a Lotus Europa. I am trying to find out any information on removing the big slotted plug at the end/side of an Girling AR caliper. This is for a different car, not the Europa. These calipers were used on early...
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    New Member Intro. and Maybe Something of Interest to You

    Hello All, I've lurked long enough and will now join your knowledgeable community. To smooth my entry and establish some "bona fides" as a Triumph nut I will provide a possible answer to an old TR4 competition question at the end of this post. But first too much about me and my cars. My...
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    TR4/4A TR4 front and rear suspension

    i have an early TR4. i need to replace the front shocks and the rear lever shocks. it looks like the front shocks just unbolt? is it as easy as it looks? i'm assuming you don't have to tear into the front suspension to do this? on the rear, i've got panhard bars; they are welded in. i'm...
    • Sumton
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    • Forum: Triumph
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