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Hi, I've recently bought a 1960 Triumph TR3A which I have imported to France. The mechanics seem to be in good condition and I believe it's on its third engine - the original owner had it for 50 years and there's virtually no documentation about the car's past. Not had much time to play so far but I'm gradually getting down to basics, like a full service.
Main part of the project will be bodywork. Most is pretty good, but a few bits of rust here and there, especially around the rear wing panels - though a lot of work was recently done on the back panel. The BRG paintwork is very tired and a respray will be the last step: but I'm now trying to work out how much preparation needs to be done and how much I can do myself. Back to the metal...?
Being in France has its own issues, especially after Brexit, but it seems to be possible to get most parts - at a price...
As background: my first car, in 1969, was a half-built up TR2, later followed by a TR3A - both at the time when they were just rather rusty 'old cars' rather than classics! At various stages of life I've also had a Stag, a couple of Jaguars, and a Porsche 911 - all elderly and needing attention.
I look forward to bombarding the forums with questions for all you experts to answer!
All the best,
John
Main part of the project will be bodywork. Most is pretty good, but a few bits of rust here and there, especially around the rear wing panels - though a lot of work was recently done on the back panel. The BRG paintwork is very tired and a respray will be the last step: but I'm now trying to work out how much preparation needs to be done and how much I can do myself. Back to the metal...?
Being in France has its own issues, especially after Brexit, but it seems to be possible to get most parts - at a price...
As background: my first car, in 1969, was a half-built up TR2, later followed by a TR3A - both at the time when they were just rather rusty 'old cars' rather than classics! At various stages of life I've also had a Stag, a couple of Jaguars, and a Porsche 911 - all elderly and needing attention.
I look forward to bombarding the forums with questions for all you experts to answer!
All the best,
John
