Randall: The HVDA modification is priced at $1,100 if you desire the
hydraulic clutch, add $150. You supply the tranny. I would prefer the 93
Tyota 5 speed to the TR O/D circa??? (IF you can find one thats decent)
Bob Roberts
TR$$$$
CT35411
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 3:07 PM
Subject: RE: Is it possible to get a TR3 for under $5,000?
> > VanDerAkker
> > Do you have a lonk for the transmission conversion?
>
> Herman van den Akker has no web site of his own, this is strictly a hobby
> for him and he's not especially Internet-literate. However, here's a copy
> of his flyer that someone has put up on the web.
>
> http://www.blindmoosefab.com/hvda.htm
>
> I would definitely talk to Herman first tho, I don't believe that price is
> right unless it includes the transmission, and Herman prefers that you
> provide your own. They're readily available at any junk yard that handles
> Japanese cars, and providing your own also cuts way down on shipping
costs.
>
> Herman will answer emails eventually, but since he's nominally retired
(like
> I said, this is a hobby), don't expect real prompt responses.
>
> IMO the conversion is only worthwhile as a low-cost alternative to an
> overdrive transmission. I prefer my A-type OD.
>
> Randall
> 59 TR3A TS39781LO daily driver (back on the road, WooHoo!)
> 71 Stag LE1473L daily driver wannabe (waiting for OD transplant)
> 63 Sports 6 HB7826LCV rustoration project
> 57 TR3 TS21731L rusting quietly
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