HI!! you'll. I just joined this forum because I just bought a new to me 1981 TR8 with 43,000 miles on the clock. Its white and blue with PS,PB,AC and 5 speed. Its in very good condition over all. There are a few things I'm replacing just to be safe and dependable. The brakes front and rear and rubber bushing gotta be changed. I have a 1977 MGB now and have owned 2 TR7s and 1 TR6. I have the front and rear apart awaiting parts from Victoria british and British parts NW. I've been a member of MG experiences andTriumph expeeriences for a yearnow. I just joined the Wedge Owners Assoc. I'm retired from the NOFD and USAFres. Lived in New Orleans area until Katrina made a visit to the Cresent city. I then moved to Lafayette, La for 4 1/2 years then moved to be with my family who moved to AUSTIN back then. I have more questions then answers about the triumphs and plan on picking your brains for ideas soon. The car is up on blocks and stands now but I would add pictures when i figure out how. May be now.