New member - maybe

[Shawmon]

Hey folks, just wanted to introduce myself. I may be a new member, and if I'm not, it's been years since I've been around. I have a 1970 TR6 I bought as a garage find back in 1998. Did a running restoration on it so that it's approaching "grandfather's axe" status. Still own and enjoy it. Had a 79 Spitfire back in the mid-90's that was, shall we say, a learning experience. Wanted to rejoin since I am increasingly becoming interested in obtaining a TR3. Debating early small mouth vs. a TCF TR3B. I generally know the differences in the two iterations, but am also all ears for owner opinions between the two. Thanks for welcoming me to the club.

 

[NutmegCT]

Hi Shawman - welcome to BCF. I think the TR2 and 3 are the "classics" of the early TR years Get yourself a workshop manual, an owner's manual, and one of the Piggott TR3 book:

https://bookfinder.com/search/?author=piggott&binding=ANY&condition=USED&currency=USD&destination=US&firstEdition=false&isbn=&keywords=&language=EN&maxPrice=&minPrice=&noIsbn=false&noPrintOnDemand=false&publicationMaxYear=&publicationMinYear=&publisher=&bunchKey=&signed=false&title=tr3&viewAll=false&mode=BASIC

You are on you way!

Tom M.

 

[Shawmon]

Thanks Tom. Yes, I’ve had the Piggot for years, but excellent point on the shop manual. I assume there is an equivalent Bentley manual for the 3? Similarly, are there any resources similar to Renkenberger’s “Six Tech” guide for the TR6?

 

[AngliaGT]

Welcome!