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MY NAME IS DAVE IN SAN DIEGO, AND I'M RESTORING MY 59 3A. I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE IN SAN DIEGO HAS A RESTORED 3A THAT I COULD LOOK AT & TAKE SOME PICTURES OF?

Dave,

If you don't already have it, get the book "The Original TR2/3/3A" by Bill Piggott.  It is an absolute must-have for restoration projects (including all the changes by commission number, color codes, what is painted what color etc...

If you're having trouble getting a look at a car, I can email you pix of my '60.  It is a post 60,000 car, so there will be some minor differences if you have an early '59.

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Sam Barer
Automotive Journalist,
"Sound Classics" Collector Car Column
&
"Four Wheel Drift" Automotive Blog
'60 TR3,'86 Ferrari 328 GTS,'91 Miata,'02 Corvette Conv.

Try this   http://www.timyoho.com/TriumphPage/Triumph%20Page.htm

HEY SAM, THANKS VERY MUCH FOR THE FEEDBACK. I APPRECIATE IT. I WENT ON AMAZON & FOUND IT. ONLY 3 USED COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR $300. IS THE BOOK THAT GOOD?

THANKS FOR THE TIP. AM BROWSING THRU THE PICTURES NOW.

Dave, I didn't restore my mid 58, so don't know just how good the book is that was recommended.  However, there are a number of other much cheaper books out there by Piggott and a good one by Roger Williams (How To Restore Triumph TR2, TR3 and 3A) that Piggott wrote the intro for  (I think my Williams was about $50).  I have quite a few good pictures from all angles of my car that I can send you if you want.  Contact me off the list at habanero_nut@yahoo.com

Fred

Gosh, I didn't realize that the Original TR2/3/3A was now out of print!  I bought mine a couple years ago for $20.

You can always pick up the older version, which covers TR2-TR4 for cheaper.

Just look on Ebay from time to time, and it will become avaliable at a reasonable price.

 Don't pay $300 for it, but it's definitely worth $50 in the info it provides.

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Sam Barer
Automotive Journalist,
"Sound Classics" Collector Car Column
&
"Four Wheel Drift" Automotive Blog
'60 TR3,'86 Ferrari 328 GTS,'91 Miata,'02 Corvette Conv.

I'm with Fred on this one. I bought the Williams book 'How to Restore Triumph TR2, TR3 & 3A" from Moss (#213-725) for $49.95. Combined with the Heritage Motor Centre CD 'Triumph TR2, TR3, TR3A 1953 to 1962' (Moss #211-680 - $29.95) and the Haynes 'Triumph TR2, 3, 3A, 4, & 4A 1952 to 1967' Owners Workshop Manual #028 (Ebay dealer; new; not sure of the price) there's not much you can't find.

I'm rebuilding the front suspension of my '60 TR3A right now and the exploded views and instructions are invaluable.

Ray

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Ray McCaleb
ray@raysmg.com
www.raysmg.com
'60 TR3A (driver)
'60 Bugeye (vintage race car)
'73 Midget (show)
'62 Sprite (future project)

Great.When I did my 69 I found a collision shop (small one guy) who occasionally does a hot rods or motor cyles ( fancy paint job only on bikes).He took on the challenge and as you can see from the pic. did an outstanding job.  I've actually won some awards.I've been working on a 59 TR3 resto for several years.  You don't even want to see the pictures.Anyway, I'm at the point of putting the fenders, doors, and doglegs on.  Only problem is they don't want to fit.So I got my now good friend to come take a look.  He's in the middle of a hot rod but eventually will assist in getting these panels fitted.I also had a British resotration shop come and take a look.  They were willing to do the work but the cost was outrageous.I guess my point is, if you are willing to do a lot of the work yourself and can hook up with a professional auto body guy to give you some direction you can get your car done and at a reasonable expense (if there is such a thing with these roadsters).