Progress on the car has been coming on nicely so far so I thought I’d pop down a list of jobs to finish as far as I can tell.
- Fit exhaust manifold and new stainless steel exhaust
- Fit inlet manifold and carburetors
- Replace dampers for new brass
- Check carbs and rebuild if necessary
- Fit distributor (check/rebuild) and ignition system
- Complete wiring
- Recondition prop shaft UJ’s
- Recondition differential
- Refit interior mirror and windscreen
- Refit bonnet, front bumper and new number plates
- Paint front wing under wing mirror
- Replace interior seats and panels
- Fit adjustable steering wheel and control head
- Replace doors and align
- Remove fuel tank, weld boot floor. Replace fuel tank
- Fit weather equipment (sidescreens, hood, tonneau, hood cover)
- New spare wheel and leather strap
- New MOT
Things I would like to replace depending on budget
- Replace wire wheels and spinners
- Replace headlamps with Lucas PL700 Tripod
- Replace rear overriders
- Replace rocker cover or rechrome
- Replace washer bottle with Lucas glass bottle
- Paint dynamo black rather than chrome
- Fit starting handle guides
- Replace handles and hinges
- Odometer reset handle on speedo
1959 Triumph TR3A 