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1. [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:42:31 -0400; Hello, I have had an original TR3 shift knob that was cracked and showing its age. But I liked the feel of the narrow rubber knob than the after market wooden knobs. So I wanted to restore it to its; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00097.html (11,761 bytes)
2. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: "Wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:33:44 -0500; Great restoration, or you could spend $20 at TRF(p/n 19045) and buy a new one/NFI. I didn't have an original to restore but I really like the small black rubber one as it is lower and the top my hand; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00098.html (14,629 bytes)
3. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:04:56 -0400; Bill, Is the TRF model a soft rubber knob like the original? The photos make it look like it is plastic or bakelite. Bob I didn't have an original to restore but I really like the small black rubber; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00100.html (13,530 bytes)
4. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: "Ed Oot" <eoot@citlink.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:37:52 -0400; It's rubber. An excellent reproduction of original. -- Original Message -- From: "Bob Labuz" <yellowtr@adelphia.net> To: "Wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>; "Triumphs List" <triumphs@autox.team.net> Sent: F; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00101.html (15,042 bytes)
5. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: Don Hiscock <don.hiscock@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:24:41 -0400; I have what I believe is one of the original TR knobs as well as the modern rubber version. The two are generally the same, but different in almost every detail. The profile of the taper is "steeper"; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00102.html (18,411 bytes)
6. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: "Adrian Jones" <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:09:13 -0400; I also prefer the original, the walnut aftermarket look a bit gaudy, IMHO. My original however doesn't fit because it is a TR4 gearbox. Did they really change the threads or am I a klutz? Cheers! Adr; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00107.html (11,931 bytes)
7. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: "Wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 10:52:45 -0500; My knobs fit both the 3A & 3B. Maybe they used a different stalk on the TR4's? Bill Bill Beecher '58 TR3A TS/30766L "Tarbaby" '62 TR3B TCF/2549L " Aunt B" www.triumphowners.com/1566 '68 Land Rover Se; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00109.html (14,821 bytes)
8. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <flywheelcoventry1@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:13:48 +0100 (BST); Could have been round about the time that Standard-Triumph found itself buying paint by the litre and upholstery by the meter, so decided to use threads that were a halfway house between metric and u; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00110.html (13,784 bytes)
9. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: fogbro1@comcast.net; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:22:48 +0000 (UTC); List, B Every TR3, including A and B, that I've ever seen had a straight shift lever with extra fine threads. Every TR4 had a shift lever with a bend in it, and coarse threads. The levers are interch; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00111.html (12,388 bytes)
10. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: Wbeech <wbeech@flash.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:40:38 -0500; Yep, both of mine are straight. Sent from mobile Bill lever elected http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/wbeech@flash.net ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.ht; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00113.html (14,116 bytes)
11. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: "TeriAnn J. Wakeman" <tjwakeman@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 10:42:56 -0700; Yep. That's why I kept my TR3 shift lever when I swapped my TR3 over to a TR4 overdrive gearbox. No clearance issues. The TR3 lever fits a TR4 box. TeriAnn ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http:; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00114.html (13,225 bytes)
12. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: Don Hiscock <don.hiscock@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:49:15 -0400; ... and a typical TR3B -- all of them for all I know, and certainly my April 1962 TSF -- had a "rationalized" (TR4) gearbox right from the start. This was the same full-synchro box that debuted a few; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00115.html (14,242 bytes)
13. [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: William Brewer <wsb1960tr3a@att.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:57:13 -0700 (PDT); I had the same problem. I had a cranked TR4 stick shift and the TR3 knob had the wrong threads. I machined a threaded adapter at the time. I have since switched to the correct TR3 stick and may still; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00116.html (12,948 bytes)
14. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:44:32 -0700; Yup. And although the threads remained the same, there were several different shift levers after that point as well. The Stag is even worse, the shift lever, threads and knob are all different depen; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00120.html (11,963 bytes)
15. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:53:28 -0700; Any chance you could post a photo somewhere? I'm kind of curious, as I believe my TR3 is wearing it's original hard rubber knob. The pattern is worn away (I think), but it otherwise appears to be si; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00121.html (12,882 bytes)
16. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 15:01:05 -0700; I took the other approach, my TR6 gearbox is wearing a TR3 top cover. That way I got to keep the dipstick. But a previous TR3A had a TR4 box with TR4 lever, and I don't recall having any clearance p; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00122.html (12,609 bytes)
17. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 15:28:19 -0700; I think a TR3 lever in a TR4 is the one that would be a knuckle-buster. Handy, but I need to keep my middle finger available for other driving duties. Geo ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http:/; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00123.html (13,114 bytes)
18. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <flywheelcoventry1@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 09:07:14 +0100 (BST); Which puts Stag gear lever types in common with 2500S, 2000 and the whole Dolomite range - Sprint, 1850 and 1500 rwd. Jonmac ________________________________ From: Randall <TR3driver@ca.rr.com> To: T; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00129.html (14,410 bytes)
19. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: Don Hiscock <don.hiscock@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:01:00 -0400; Here are links to several photos of my NOS TR3 shift knob alongside the modern TRF reproduction. The knob with the dull finish on the left is the modern one. http://4xdog.smugmug.com/photos/i-RZdG7PR; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00159.html (16,565 bytes)
20. Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration (score: 1): Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:30:32 -0400; Don, Your original is in great shape. Mine, on the other hand, was really bad. There is/was no evidence of a shift pattern. But my restoration resulted in a smooth knob and looks almost brand new. An; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00161.html (16,558 bytes)

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