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Just bought my first British car, a 1976 TR6, and expect it to arrive next week (so no pictures yet). Up to now I have satisfied my car obsession with a BMW M3 and periodically scrolling through Hemmings. I've had a TR6 Matchbox car on my desk since 1999 (the same green color I will now own) and am looking forward to the life-size experience.

My car obsession is mainly on the driving side and I frequent Mid-Ohio, Watkins Glen and Lime Rock to satisfy that need. However, I am not much of a mechanic. I understand that Triumphs, while fun, can be...needy. So I need to raise my game on the maintenance side and I'm hoping you fine folks might be able to share some wisdom in that area.
 

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TR6 is a great LBC to have! I have a Spitfire, but would really love a TR6 someday. The TR6 is no BMW, but you will have loads of fun with it I'm sure. Welcome to BCF!
 

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Congratulations on your acquisition! I think you'll enjoy the relative simplicity of the older British car which will allow you to do a lot of your own work on it. I've also recently joined this forum and the people here are very helpful on your questions. I already had one issue solved for me in the first week. Welcome aboard!
 

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Hello and welcome to the forum.

You will find the Triumph section is very active so you are sure to get plenty of tips and advice for your TR6 journey.

David
 

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Just bought my first British car, a 1976 TR6, and expect it to arrive next week (so no pictures yet). Up to now I have satisfied my car obsession with a BMW M3 and periodically scrolling through Hemmings. I've had a TR6 Matchbox car on my desk since 1999 (the same green color I will now own) and am looking forward to the life-size experience.

My car obsession is mainly on the driving side and I frequent Mid-Ohio, Watkins Glen and Lime Rock to satisfy that need. However, I am not much of a mechanic. I understand that Triumphs, while fun, can be...needy. So I need to raise my game on the maintenance side and I'm hoping you fine folks might be able to share some wisdom in that area.
Welcome!

You wouldn't by chance have been at the Glen last weekend, would you? A couple close friends are driving instructors. There was a track event they participated in.
 

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glad to have you here! welcome
 
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Welcome!

You wouldn't by chance have been at the Glen last weekend, would you? A couple close friends are driving instructors. There was a track event they participated in.
No, I wasn’t there last weekend. Did they run with or without the boot?
 

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No, I wasn’t there last weekend. Did they run with or without the boot?
In the conversation I had, it wasn't mentioned. But next time we talk I'll ask. That was a Porsche-BMW owners' event, drivers of varying skill levels. Due to that it's not likely they'd include the boot, IMO.
 

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I'm from Columbus, currently living in Johnstown, OH.

I bot a 1959 TR3-A (TS43919L) in 2012 & did a Frame-Off (Up?) restoration.

PM me if you want to talk.

mgf
 
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mgf - Cool, I'm just up the road in Granville.
 
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