[TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 16, Issue 83

Dave MacKay dave at mdmackay.ca
Tue May 30 11:31:10 MDT 2023


 RE: Triumphs Digest, Vol 16, Issue 83

Congratulations on your new TR3A, Dave!

The ash tray looks original to me (or at least it looks like the only one
I've seen). According to Piggott (*Original Triumph TR2/3/3A*, p. 105), it
was

"part number 701019. Fitted under driver's side of dashboard and swung out
for use. This was optional on TR2s, 3s and early 3As.

At TS42400, the slide-out type of ashtray became available, and was
believed to be standard on North American cars."

If you have luck stretching the top and tonneau, please share the
magic with the
rest of us! Heat (leaving it out in the sun on a hot day) will help, but my
experience is that it'll shrink right back.

Dave MacKay

1960 TR3A s/n 68639L

near Toronto, Canada

>Date: Tue, 30 May 2023 16:02:35 +0000

>From: dave northrup <dave at ranteer.com>

>Subject: [TR] new acquisition part 1 of 2

>

>Picked up a TR3 last week, TS44871 LO, from outside of San Antonio, TX

>

>Yes, that's an overdrive car, and pretty original, with the OD still on
it.  the engine is out, and looks like the head was rebuilt, then never
really installed.  Its just sitting on the studs.  And the engine does turn
easily.  No carbs.  Body in pretty good shape; was >originally light blue
and then was repainted gray (poorly).

>

>Interior is also in pretty good shape and there's just a small bit of rust
here and there.  steering wheel is not cracked anywhere!!



and later ...

>It has the optional ashtray; does anyone know if this is an original?  Was
it an Amco part?  I've enclosed a picture.

>

>And check out the Dzus wrench that came with it!!!  also has a tool roll
and the hand crank.

>

>Then - the top, hoodstick cover, and tonneau are better than to be
expected, but they've all shrunk at least an inch or two

>

>I looked it up and supposedly heat and/or steam will help.  I guess I will
find out.  anyone done that?
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