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I've been restoring a 59 TR3A TS45911L since 2003. Complete, frame-off restoration. I rebuilt the chassis, suspension, etc. myself. Engine completely replaced inside except the crank itself. Tranny updated with synchro in low gear. After extensive metal work (the old fashioned way) by Ray Petre in Nixa, MO and a body finish/paint by Chemical Skin in Loveland, CO (we moved), I now have a new body sitting on the new chassis. I'm in the process of finishing the assembly. Bought many parts from Moss, some on Ebay, some from Victoria British. I have stayed "close" to original except for a high-torque starter and an alumninum radiator with no crank hole. The original color (3 colors ago) was Silverstone Grey, with a Plum interior. We used a "modern" version of the Grey which looks like metallic pewter to me and I have a black/white piping interior kit ready to be fitted. It's finally beginning to look like a car now and I'm looking forward to getting it finished. The body and paint work were the biggest outlay (no surprise), but I bought most of the parts I need several years ago. I've been griping about having to wait on others, now I'm in the hot seat myself! I'll post some pictures soon. Looking forward to the expertise that is available on this site.
 
Welcome! Looks like you have a leg up on the expertise, but I'm sure you'll find lots of online assistance here as you put the puzzle back together.

Jump over to the Triumph section and post away!

:cheers:
Mickey
 
:savewave: Hello, and welcome to the Forum!
 
Hi There TMC,

"Welcome" from the Upstate, SC area. I have to guess that by know you have introduced Yourself and Your TR3 to all the folks on the Triumph Forum.

I myself am restoring a `57TR3 Small Mouth & would love to see pics, (As we all would), of Your TR3.

Have Fun Here,

Regards, Russ
 
Allow me to add my welcome to the forum. I've always prefered the looks of the small mouth 3s over the wide mouth, but am jealous of any of them.
 
Welcome tmc...
sounds like a lot of work went into that TR3.
can't wait to see those pics.
 
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