The erratic idle has been resolved (an air leak). The engine is running now apparently and news is it sounds very sweet. I need to order a jack now and find somewhere to store the hide and copper mallet I’ve bought. I’ve also ordered the leather strap kit for the spare wheel compartment for the wheel and tool kit. Along with this, I’ve also ordered some new double eared knock on/off spinners to replace the current ones that have seen better days.
I’ve also ordered a new 48 spoke 4J spoked wheel for the spare wheel compartment which will be fitted with a 155/15 tyre so it fits properly. These should dress the manifold a bit and they are the correct type rather than the steel ones currently fitted. In addition, I also found the brass manifold nuts I bought at great expense (well, it seemed expensive for a few nuts anyway). I have at last found the decals I bought for the air cleaners (which have now been painted and fitted) so I can take these down with me. The door handles were indeed upside down so these have been corrected which is a relief as I looked at hundreds of photos and wondered if I was going mad. In addition to the boot carpet a new cover panel kit has been fitted to the boot to hide the fuel tank. I must make a mental note to order a Triplex sticker for the windscreen. It turns out the screen was 8mm thick rather than the correct 6mm. However, on fitting the replacement seal it appeared the old screen wouldn’t fit with the new rubber in place. The reason the windscreen was loose was because the sealing rubber was missing. There are a few more things to report in terms of the work carried out to the car. With the passing of my elderly parents, this Triumph reluctantly has to be offered for sale due to upcoming loss of space.I’ve spoken to Watermill Carriage Co today as I’m heading down there at the end of the week to have a look at the car prior to picking it up. There are small signs of bubbling appearing on the RH sill and top of the front & rear wing which will need attention in the near future. Service carried out October '21 to include changing of points, condenser, plugs, oil & filter.
#1959 triumph tr3a length full#
Full cooling system overhaul, to include reconditioned radiator core, new temperature gauge and thermostat gasket. Underbody inspection and removal of any surface rust to include Waxoiling. Removal of prop shaft to fit new UJS due to play. Paul Matty Sports Cars have recently carried out an inspection on the car's condition to identify and rectify any upcoming problems. It has always, and continues to give excellent reliability. This Triumph has received constant servicing and has been maintained by Paul Matty Sports Cars of Bromsgrove, who continue to know this car very well. The car's asking price reflects this.****************************Īll this work was carried out for my Father who took delivery in 2002.
#1959 triumph tr3a length free#
This is not a freshly restored car, however it is very solid and corrosion free underneath, and is very presentable. ******* This Triumph is now showing areas of bubbling on the bodywork, and should now be considered as a purchase that will need cosmetics to the body to make perfect. There are many photographs showing the before & after restoration of this car. It received rack and pinion steering and a heater. 2 litres and overdrive on 3rd & 4th was fitted. This car was finished in a shade of green as used on the Triumph TR3 works team cars, and it is believed that it still wears its original panels from 1959.ĭuring its restoration it received sensible modifications the engine was bored out to 2. The interior hood and seats were retrimmed using the original frames, and the bumpers were rechromed.
The nut & bolt restoration included the body off the chassis, a full engine rebuild and mechanical refurbishment. The Triumph was purchased at a Stoneleigh TR day in 1998, where a 4 year restoration then took place. It was used until 1968, where it was then stored in an LA garage until the late '90's. This 1959 TR3A was first registered in Fresno California.
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