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To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: TR3 parts purchase questions
From: Dan Buettner <danb@thelittlemacshop.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 20:49:35 -0500
I'm contemplating the purchase of the bits I need to finish off my 
suspension and steering, so that when I finally get back to work on 
the '3 project this fall I have something to work with.

I'd like the list's input on a few things:

first, anyone know how long TRF's "midsummer sale" runs?  Between 
that and the "TR2 & 3 basic parts sale", I can get a few good deals 
from them.

second, what kind of front shock should I get?  I plan to drive the 
car a lot, and sometimes drive it hard, but not race it, nor make a 
museum piece out of it.  "Stock" shocks are only about $30 apiece, 
while Koni and Spax run to $100 and $130 each.

third, in the same vein, should I get the "standard" front spring, or 
the "heavy duty"?  The car appears to have had heavy duty springs on 
it, but I never drove it.

fourth -- would you recommend that I actually do replace the front & 
rear springs?  Problem is, I have no idea how many miles are on the 
ones I've got.

finally, TRF is currently selling rebuilt rear lever shocks for 
$57.50 each.  Good deal?  Mine aren't in good enough shape to simply 
put them back on; on the other hand, if I can have them rebuilt 
elsewhere for significantly less, I'll consider it.

Thanks much, everybody!

Dan
'57 TR3 in (slow) progress, '77 Spit awaiting restoration number two.

P.S.  While driving around tonight, I saw a white '79 Spit for sale, 
tan interior, overdrive (or at least an OD shift lever).  Didn't look 
rusty or bent, but I didn't look underneath or for very long.  I 
didn't write down the phone number, but if anyone's interested, 
contact me off-list and I'll drive back out & get it.
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Dan Buettner                               mailto:danb@thelittlemacshop.com
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