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TR2/3/3A Frame repair and value

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Chasman3

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I have looked a Triumph TR3 that has had a patch professionally welded to the frame. Does this markedly devalue the car?

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Charlie
 
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Chasman3 said:
I have looked a Triumph TR3 that has had a patch professionally welded to the frame. Does this markedly devalue the car?

Thanks

Charlie
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Likely not. Most of our surviving cars are not pristine.
Professional to me denotes that more was looked at than just the patch to the frame . But also included making sure the frame and body are in proper alignment.
Also find out why the patch was needed. Excessive rust? Collision damage?
Charley
 
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charleyf said:
Likely not. Most of our surviving cars are not pristine.
Professional to me denotes that more was looked at than just the patch to the frame . But also included making sure the frame and body are in proper alignment.
Also find out why the patch was needed. Excessive rust? Collision damage?
Charley
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Thanks. It was a high end sports car dealer that performed the inspection and repairs. It wasn't collision, only rust. Balance of the frame l inspected and reported as typical surface. One thing I appreciate about a dealer like the inspection report which I believe includes the compression test. They reported the weaknesses and what they consider essential repairs. It wasn't prepared for the patch and wondered if that devalues the car.
 
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