I would just send it back to him. In fact, I'll help Carl bring it back. :-)
George Richardson
'57 TR3, TS15559L
(getting ready to paint - and now on the web!)
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
To: Musson, Carl <musson@satie.arts.usf.edu>
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, February 05, 1998 3:16 PM
Subject: Re: TR3 = Recent acquisition
>Musson, Carl wrote:
>>
>> Well, the parts car (TS25057) is off the trailer - I "sold" it to my
>> mechanic for $1,000 in labor (engine didn't turn; rear brakes frozen;
>> clutch inop; rust and bondo everywhere; no interior; - a real dog).
>>
>> Extra engine/tranny is on a furniture dolly in the back of the garage.
>> Engine turns; did a quick compression check - read around 140 on all
>> four. Will clean it up later and save it for re-insertion in my '58..
>>
>> The "NEW PROJECT" (TS81802/TS81904E) is out of the truck; sitting in the
>> garage. Body shell just sitting on the frame. Cleared all boxes and
>> parts out of it. Took an inventory of the new (still in TRF & Moss
>> packaging - purchased in late 1990) parts. At today's catalog prices
>> they totaled $4,487.20. Major items: New Wiper Motor; New Starter; SS
>> Exhaust System; Carpet Set; All new lights etc; A second new
>> distributor (see next paragraph); Most chrome and Rubber little bits for
>> exterior; Brake/Clutch Master & Slave Cylinders; Carb rebuild kit &
>> shafts; throttle linkage pieces; Control Head Assy; Control box; fuse
>> box; starter solenoid; -- can't think of anythng else but I'm sure if it
>> was major, it was there.
>>
>> The engine, transmission, & o/d unit are at the mechanics to be
>> installed in my '58 so that I have something fun to drive while I work
>> on the new project (traded parts car for the labor). Will be switched
>> back later. Have rec'ts for the new o/d from some outfit in England.
>> $1,099.21 including shipping. Purchased in Nov '89. Have rec't for
>> rebuild tranny from TRF $891.25 including shipping done in early '90.
>> Have rec'ts for Pistons/Liners from TRF $531.18 incl/shpg. Have rec'ts
>> for crankshaft re-work; new distributor, new ac fuel pump; new Lucas
>> Sport Coil; new Alum Oil Pan; and miscellaneous parts for engine rebuild
>> - all totaling about $1,250.
>>
>> It appears to have a new camshaft; but can't find any rec't. Engine was
>> missing its head; but my '58 was redone in July '96 to unleaded specs
>> and it will be a nice "marriage".
>>
>> The front suspension and steering box appear to have been completely
>> redone (no rect's); Brakes redone (calipers, drums, shoes, pads, etc.
>> with new SS lines; Emergency brake cables, etc. are new. Radiator and
>> Gas Tank have been cleaned and prepped.
>>
>> Body is all original. Paint job gone from sitting under plastic
>> outside. No rust other than surface. One minor ding on the front apron
>> (center) - easily repaired. Floorboards are either in great shape or
>> have been replaced; the same for the sills and trunk floor. (I don't
>> see re-welding so I think they are original. The area around the
>> headlight indentation on the inner wings is pushed in on both sides.
>> Doesn't appear to be accident damage as everything around it is true so
>> who knows -- maybe after the body was apart.
>>
>> Not sure where to start. I may tackle getting the body stripped and
>> primed so that I don't have to worry about creeping brown stuff.
>> (Florida - Humidity? Nah) Also it will confirm my evaluation about no
>> damage etc. (Also, my wife won't think it is such an eyesore and
>> curtail her "Why did you do this?" question.)
>>
>> Then I'll finish up the frame. Can't think of any major items on that;
>> just the last bits.
>>
>> Interior is original (in boxes) but non-existant. as is the wiring
>> harness; wire wheels in real rough shape. Tires hold air but are bald
>> beyond belief.
>>
>> What I see as missing: side curtains; rear tonneau capping; temperature
>> guage (capilliary was cut); top etc; interior trim, seat covers, etc;
>> front and rear "bumpers".
>>
>> Windshield frame needs re-chroming;
>>
>> I figure that the PO had at least $8,500 in parts and paid labor in it.
>> He did the engine rebuild himself and all labor on the frame.
>>
>> My cost: $2,100 including all expenses. (Not counting the 1,000 for
>> putting the engine in the '58)
>>
>> MUCH FUN AHEAD BUT I THOUGHT I WOULD GLOAT... :^)
>>
>> Carl Musson
>> Tampa, Florida (USA)
>> TS25264L - Driver
>> TS81802L(O) - Frame off Restoration - In Progress (with a great
>> jumpstart from PO)
>> http://www.arts.usf.edu/~musson/triumph/ (photos coming)...
>
>If it were me I would call the PO and demand either the bumpers or the
>upholstery kit or the money to buy new or no deal, give it back
>
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