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Tarheel Tr-3

tkstruck01

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Greetings From Chapel Hill, NC y'all!

Tom here, I am in the midst of a 1959 TR-3 restoration. the purchase was the last desperate act of a single man, taken one week prior to my wedding without my wife's consent. I promised that I would expense no $ on the car until certain criteria were met. Having met those some 9 years later, the frame and running gear has been painted and is now to rolling chassis. The engine and a semesters worth of tuition payments in engine parts are at the machinist, a Toyota W-58 transmission has been procured and the body is in residence with the local NC triumph expert. I look forward to interacting an learning all I can.
 

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Welcome to BCF, Tom! Quite an ambitious project you've taken on - Look forward to seeing your progress!
By the way, if you've misplaced a 3/8" socket extension, I know where it is! :LOL:
 
Hello Tom

Welcome to the forum

These projects can take a while to complete but are well worth the effort you put into them.
I presume the photo of the tub was taken a while ago. It is best if possible to leave the body tag in place with the original rivets. I have heard that some states can give you a hard time if the tag has been reattached with screws.
You will find the Triumph section is very active so you are sure to get plenty of tips and advice there for your project.
Post some current photos

David
 
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Hello Tom

Welcome to the forum

These projects can take a while to complete but are well worth the effort you put into them.
I presume the photo of the tub was taken a while ago. It is best if possible to leave the body tag in place with the original rivets. I have heard that some states can give you a hard time if the tag has been reattached with screws.
You will find the Triumph section is very active so you are sure to get plenty of tips and advice there for your project.
Post some current photos

David
 
My current struggle is proper brake line routing and bending.... I foolishly lost track of the originals. I think that because I am somewhat tight for space. I let them go. THAT was a mistake.
 
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