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Wedge TR8 interiors

sabot

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Anybody know the best place to get info on what kind of interiors were available?
I have not gotton my Brit Motor Herit. certificate yet, and I don't believe my tan leather interior is original.
Thanks Tom
 
Bill Piggott's book "Original Triumph TR7 & TR8" has a pretty good rundown. If the original build plate or ID tag on the rear of the drivers door is intact it will give a code that can be interpreted (usually) as to what was original. ie: If the trim code is AAM that should indicate a Tan interior.
 
1980 convertibles came with either tan plaid or blue plaid. 1981s came with tan or blue velour. Coupes had solid tan, solid black, green plaid, and red/black plaid. No leather interiors were ever available on wedges.
 
How about a 2+2? Or a dealer option customized interior?

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Love the custom interior but not crazy about the steering wheel....looks like your interior Todd in the green 8.

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That interior makes the car look more like a modern car. What is with those heater vents on top of the dash? They look like pasta dies.
 
Why am I having a craving for a right hand drive TR8 ?
TOM
Also, anyone know where I can get a copy of the above mentioned book ? New or Used.
 
GBRandy said:
sabot said:
Also, anyone know where I can get a copy of the above mentioned book ? New or Used.

This book has gotten stupid expensive in the past two years....there are a couple on eBay now for $100.

While mine is not for sale, if you need some data out of it just let me know.

Well, if I can't sell my TR8, maybe my book will sell... :wink:
 
Mickey Richaud said:
GBRandy said:
sabot said:
Also, anyone know where I can get a copy of the above mentioned book ? New or Used.

This book has gotten stupid expensive in the past two years....there are a couple on eBay now for $100.

While mine is not for sale, if you need some data out of it just let me know.

Well, if I can't sell my TR8, maybe my book will sell... :wink:

I hear the TR7 book is really cheap! :laugh:
 
GBRandy said:
Mickey Richaud said:
GBRandy said:
sabot said:
Also, anyone know where I can get a copy of the above mentioned book ? New or Used.

This book has gotten stupid expensive in the past two years....there are a couple on eBay now for $100.

While mine is not for sale, if you need some data out of it just let me know.

Well, if I can't sell my TR8, maybe my book will sell... :wink:

I hear the TR7 book is really cheap! :laugh:

Don't start nuttin', Randy! Enough of that going on on the list! :wink:
 
IS the gray carpet in that Grinalli the factory gray?
Are those factory seats recovered in leather?
 
The TR7/8 book can actually be bought cheaper and have it so it covers the TR2 thru the TR8s. Bill Piggott has a combined version of all the cars he has done guides for.
Here is how they do the 2+2 and it is not as hard as one would think. The seats were recovered in leather in the blue Grinnall and if you look closely it also is a 2+2 coupe.

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