[TR] TR2 to TR3 Transition Question

[Jonas Payne]

There were scalloped cut outside top tight and left on the apron.  Photos and a feel up and around indicate no filler.  Typically there is a worm or booger on a filled hole?  Rivets on the commission plate didnt look right.  Could be a late TR2 with an early TR3 plate?

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From: Dave <dlhogye at comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2020 6:31:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [TR] TR2 to TR3 Transition Question

The TR3 apron would have extra openings at the top inside of the opening for the grill for extra cooling to the engine compartment, where on the TR2 the opening was completely enclosed all the way to the egg crate grill.  TR3s should have holes for the forward mounting grill.  I think that some later TR2 aprons may have had trim partly, I think 3/4 surrounding the grill opening.  You may find evidence of these trim fitting holes filled.
Dave H.

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On May 15, 2020, at 3:11 PM, <jpaynepbr at cox.net<mailto:jpaynepbr at cox.net>> <jpaynepbr at cox.net<mailto:jpaynepbr at cox.net>> wrote:


I looked at a ’55 TR3 today with a pretty early commission number, 9046.



Interestingly, the car had a TR2 nose and grill.



I’m curious as to whether or not it is cobbled together or whether in typical Triumph fashion, they just kept using parts until they ran out and then went with the new stuff.



Any input would be appreciated.



Thanks,



Jonas





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