TR2/3/3A TR3 Hub Cap "Globe" Medallion

[Scotsman]

There appear to be two designs for the TR3 hubcap “globe” medallions. Are they both OE and if so on what model years do they correspond to? One of the designs has larger “Triumph” letters and fewer lines of latitude.

 

[Geo Hahn]

Actually, there may be 3 designs -- 2 in aluminum relief and 1 in cloisonné.

 

[Geo Hahn]

Okay -- looked at the TRA judging guidelines -- they cite TS13046 as the possible change point for going from 'enamel' to 'painted'. They note that is also the change point for disc brakes.

However, they acknowledge that some later cars also got enamel so 'make no deduction for either badge on post TS13046 cars'.

 

[Scotsman]

I'm not refering to enamel vs paint but to the actual designe. I have enamel badges of both designes and would like to know which are the correct ones for my 59. I am including two links showing the different designes



https://compare.ebay.com/like/300912438895?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OE-Hub-Cap...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[NutmegCT]

Take a look:

https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/showthread.php?85059-Hubcap-Question-TR3

Shows several designs, and suggests (!) change point.

Tom

 

[PeterK]

Hope this helps. My 58 came with the center cap style without the Triumph underline and with Australia completely visible - another subtle difference. I don't think that any were painted back then.