TR2/3/3A Need TR3B front and rear apron, sidescreens

[Bruce100]

Hi all,

My front apron is twisted and a bit mangled from a front end collision, and if I can pick up another one reasonably I think it would be worthwhile. I am looking for one that only needs minor repair and has the "lip" that the later TR3s had.

I am also looking for a rear apron. The one that came with my tub is a bondo nightmare with chicken wire, etc. on the lower portions.

I am also looking for a pair of rebuildable sidescreens (Duzie style), as mine came with cheap aftermarket aluminum ones.

I am in the Charlotte NC area.

thanks!

 

[BillyB62]

I realize Alabama isn't really in the Charlotte area, but here are some parts on craigslist. Can't tell whether the apron has the lip or not.

https://mobile.craigslist.org/pts/2800238333.html

 

[Bruce100]

I am talking to him now already actually. And am trying to see if anyone can stop by to verify. Long haul from Charlotte

 

[Tr3aguy]

Looks good.... Sidescreens

 

[CJD]

Looks good.... Sidescreens

Aaaawww Good deal, and in my color! Too bad I'm waist deep in rebuild!

John

 

[Bruce100]

This is 20 minutes from my house..... Am all over this. Thanks!!!!

 

[Bruce100]

I also am in Capitola Ca on occasion....

 

[Tr3aguy]

I almost jumped myself!!! That is my color as well.....and the glass is nice and clean.

 

[vivdownunder]

A correct TR3B front apron will have the hole pattern for the smooth TRIUMPH nose letters used from very late TR3A's onwards. An earlier TR3A apron will need the ribbed letter holes welded up then re-drilled for smooth letters, or just use ribbed letters if originality is not a problem.

A post TS60000 rear apron will be needed with the later radius cornered single lip water seal, not the earlier square cornered channel type seal.

Viv.

 

[Bruce100]

am on the road can anyone point me to the hole pattern i was assuming if it had the "lip" i would have the right one

 

[TFB]

According to Moss catalog an easy way to tell would be look at the first letter T-Early ribbed has 2 holes,rumph have 2 horizontal holeseach about 1/4" apart
late T smooth has 3 holes.
Tom

 

[Bruce100]

Jedi, I am not sure how to picture what you are saying regarding the rear apron and the seal. You mean the seal on the boot compartment?

 

[vivdownunder]

That's it - the seal for the boot lid.

The later rear apron you need has rounded corners for the rubber seal.

The early one that won't match your car has squared corners.

Viv.

 

[Bruce100]

hopefully this is the one ... I bought it and shipped it home

I bought the sidescreens. They were NOS, and he sewed in new windows (the PO used to rebuild sidescreens as a sideline, nice job...)

 

[Bruce100]

ok, I thought i had attached a picture. Didn't seem to work. You can see it here: https://triumphtr3b.wordpress.com/2012/01...e-car-attached/

I bought the sidescreens too. Passed on the front apron, it was a bit rough for me.

 

[DNK]

This the pic?

 

[Bruce100]

Yes. Just got a call from Greyhound. It is here already! Going to pick it up.

 

[Tr3aguy]

Wait a sec...you bought the one I posted a link too? Cool...do they look as good close up?

 

[Bruce100]

Yes. They are in perfect condition. Thanks for the lead!

 

[Bruce100]

I am still looking for a front apron. I spent yet more time over the weekend very carefully bumping out the low spots in the one I have, and it IS slowly coming back into shape. But I can't imagine how many hours I have into it now...