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1. removal of laden shell from frame of TR3A (TS62000) (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 21:04:26 -0800 (PST); Progress has been moving at a snail's pace on my resto of TS42099L. Mostly due to house remodel project, but also partly due to a full front suspension refurb on dad's TR3 (TS75434) [which is now don; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01095.html (8,806 bytes)
2. reaming tr3 lower wishbone arm bushings (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 20:36:55 -0800 (PST); I'm taking the lower wishbone arms and new bushings for trunnion end to machine shop soon. I know the bushings need to be reamed after being pressed into arm, but to what spec? I am reusing the trunn; /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00627.html (7,405 bytes)
3. Need to rejuvinate TR3 steering (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 12:30:42 -0700 (PDT); Hi all, Been some time since I've written. My project (TS42099l) has been on hold for the past 18 months due to house construction, but I have been given the honor of enjoying my dad's 1961 TR3A for; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg01213.html (8,175 bytes)
4. TR3 rear end behaviour on bumpy roads (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 12:36:59 -0700 (PDT); Had the TR3 (TS75434) out for a run on a new back road last weekend. One long stretch of asphalt was riddled with a regular series of bumps which looked similiar to the washboarding you get on dirt r; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg01214.html (8,710 bytes)
5. getting touch-up paint for that "one-off" color (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:16:30 -0700 (PDT); TS75434 was painted BRG a few years ago upon a body-on restoration. No paint was saved, and the TR3A is starting to show chips and scratches. Looking for touch-up paint involves either "one shade fit; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00280.html (7,544 bytes)
6. TR3 restoration - rust removal - let's talk compressors! (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:36:22 -0700 (PDT); No, this isn't a "what compressor should I buy?" request. Please read on through my convoluted thoughts... This post comes timely after Terry Smith's pondering letter of what to do during a restorati; /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00569.html (9,179 bytes)
7. Media blasting continues... (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 20:46:15 -0700 (PDT); Thanks for all the emails re my blasting of TR3 tub. I made up a quick page to show my cheapo PVC booth at: www.soggycat.com/tr3booth.htm So... I DO have a question for those that have used aluminum; /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00699.html (7,515 bytes)
8. The birthday thread continues (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2005 07:45:43 -0800 (PST); I have thoroughly enjoyed the birthday thread. I am certainly at the young end, but at least I'm not the youngest! At age 32, it was 1982 when I turned 10. Thank god I haven't got the urge to go out; /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00576.html (8,949 bytes)
9. Swapping TR3 fenders (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 21:21:26 -0800 (PST); Hi all, Progress is well underway in beginning panel removel of TS62xxx. The body is in pretty sound shape, but the front fenders and trunk bottom are in need of replacement (we'll just ignore trunk; /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00500.html (7,657 bytes)
10. removing TR3 windshield stanchion (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:22:46 -0800 (PST); Progress is chugging along on TS62xxx. Fenders are off, all captive nuts are ground off (it's fun to watch the concours bunch cringe when I say this), front apron is removed and I've got most of the; /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00680.html (8,068 bytes)
11. [TR] TR3A Rear brake freshening (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:34:32 -0800 (PST); While I've got the carbs out for rebuilding by mr. jeff playa, I decided to take a look at the rear brakes. I've had issues since acquiring TS75434 with the parking brakes barely holding the car on e; /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00627.html (8,268 bytes)
12. [TR] 48 spoke wire wheels (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 15:46:58 -0800 (PST); Well, the rear brakes are working nicely on TS75434. This is one of the fastest completion times on a project. Though I must admit, I took the cheap and easy way out. I disassembled only one brake to; /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00636.html (8,099 bytes)
13. [TR] Another happy customer of Paltech! (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:32:37 -0500 (EST); Just thought I'd send a note of kudos out to Jeff Palya at Paltech. For those that don't know, Jeff does a superb restoration job of carbs and manifolds. The micropolishing technique he uses results; /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00923.html (7,318 bytes)
14. [TR] Interesting TR3B on the 'Bay (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:12:37 -0800 (PST); I like to poke around Ebay at times to see what sort of TR3s are out there (not that I'd ever sell "Greenie" or add another 3 to the fleet!) and ran across this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBa; /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00937.html (7,757 bytes)
15. [TR] body repair shop around the Albuquerque area? (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:26:40 -0700 (PDT); I damaged the drivers side rear fender on TS75434. I'm just outside Santa Fe, but no local shops will touch it. "Too hard to match color" they say. Santa Fe would be the easiest to get to, so any sug; /html/triumphs/2006-08/msg00646.html (6,899 bytes)
16. [TR] Oh, that creaking and squeaking.... (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:16:47 -0700 (PDT); Offending car is a 1960 TR3A (TS75434).... I rebuilt the front suspension on the TR3 two years ago. Replaced all the bushings with plain ol' rubber stuff and it drove nicely for the first year. After; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00614.html (7,732 bytes)
17. [TR] Crushed driver's side rear wing on TR3... (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:34:22 -0800 (PST); I'm just now able to confess what happen to poor old TS75434 last Fall. I spent some time reconditioning the rear brakes and looked over the bearings and all that. This is a wire wheel car, so hubs c; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00476.html (8,184 bytes)
18. [TR] TR3 wheel options: stop me before I do something crazy (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2007 11:29:08 -0700 (PDT); I am going crazy trying to drive on my old out-of-tune 48 spoke wires on TS75434. Floppy and noisy! I am thinking of trying minilites or something of the like and found an auction on Ebay that offers; /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00003.html (7,769 bytes)
19. [TR] tr3 lug nuts (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 09:00:08 -0700 (PDT); Some time ago, TS75434L had wire wheels installed. Fortunately, spacers were used so that steel wheels could be put back on. I prefer the look and safety of steel wheels and have acquired a full set; /html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00535.html (7,275 bytes)
20. [TR] Free TR3 parts in West Texas (score: 1): Author: richard triplett <rtriplett25@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 13:30:43 -0700 (PDT); If you're close to Odessa, TX and would like any of the following parts, please contact tr3isme@grandecom.net * 2 non-OD trannys, unknown condition. TR3, so no 1st synchro * One straight (I think) an; /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00162.html (7,074 bytes)

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