At the time, tripod headlamps which have a bulb separate from the headlamp
itself, were not legal in the US. Sealed beam headlamps were required by US
law. Now however, I'm not really sure, since most, if not all cars currently
manufactured have separate bulb and lamp units. They're probably all
approved by the USDOT though, where Lucas tripod units were not.
George Richardson
The Wyvern - '59 TR3, TS15559L - Now getting a seat rebuild.
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
Tom Vaughn wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Brought home from Ohio to NW Indiana a 1958 TR3A I bought. This is the
> first Triumph I've owned since 1970. And since I drove it home in
> freezing rain and snow 300 miles with the heater only keeping my feet
> warm I was reminded that Triumphs are not at their best in snow storms.
> Hurry up spring.
>
> The car needs a few things. The front outriders were missing which I
> ordered from TRF. They seem to have good prices especially with the sale
> they're having but as I was warned half the stuff I wanted had to be
> back ordered.
>
> The speedometer reads 40% higher then it should and is erratic. Any
> comments? Cable problem or the speedometer needs rebuilding?
>
> One last question. In the Moss catalog I see tripod headlights. When
> where these used and would they be correct for a 1958 TR3A?
>
> Tom Vaughn
> La porte, IN
>
> 1958 TR3A
> 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL
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