| Product Details- 208 Pages
- 500 Photos & Illustrations
- Paperback
- Colour
- Part of the Enthusiast's Restoration Manual Series
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| How to Restore Triumph TR2, 3, 3A, 4 & 4A Enthusiast's Restoration Manual
By Roger Williams | Features • Covers bodywork, chassis, mechanical components and interior
• Based on the real hands-on experience of five TR restoration specialists
• Tells the reader how to choose the project car, how to restore it on a do-it-yourself basis and what jobs to leave to the experts
• Every aspect of a DIY restoration is covered, supported by c.455 photographs
• Explains how to create a restoration plan
• Explains how & when to use modern oils & fuels in classic cars
• Appendix lists specialist suppliers of parts and services
Description Previously available as two separate volumes, this manual brings together all of Roger's TR 2, 3, 3A, 4 & 4A expertise in one easy to use, completely updated and revised edition.
Synopsis This book, which covers all Triumph TR2, 3, 3A, 4 & 4A models, explains the characteristics of the different models, what to look out for when purchasing and how to restore a TR cost effectively. As well as his own substantial experience and that of other amateur restorers, the author had the help of various TR specialists and professional restorers. All this knowledge, allied to substantial photographic coverage, allows Roger Williams to provide truly detailed coverage of complete restoration and good advice on how to overcome common problems. | Table of Contents
Acknowledgements & about the author 5
Foreword 6
Introduction & using this book 7
Safety 8
Chapter 1. Selecting your first TR, & buying tips 9
Which TR to choose? 9
A review of the TR range 9
Origins 9
Sidescreen TRs 10
Non-sidescreen TRs 11
The ‘Wedgies’ 13
Conclusion 14
Buying – some golden rules 14
Chapter 2. What to check when buying 15
General guidance 15
Sidescreen body 16
Michelotti body 21
Inspecting the chassis 26
The TR2, 3 and 4 ladder chassis 26
The TR4A chassis 28
Engine, gearbox and overdrive 29
Engine condition details 29
The gearbox condition/assessment 29
Overdrive 29
Rear axle/differentials/suspension 30
Sidescreen 30
TR4 30
The IRS differential on TR4As 30
Chapter 3. Preparing your restoration plan 31
Stripping the car 31
Do you have the contacts? 32
Chassis or body first? 32
A typical home restoration plan 33
Example 1 – ladder chassis TR4/one-piece body repair 33
Example 2 – IRS TR4A/two-piece body repair 35
Conclusion 37
Spare parts 37
Chapter 4. TR2-3A body restoration 40
Introduction 40
Minimising body repairs 41
Plan 1 41
Plan 2 41
Plan 3 41
Body restoration – the ‘rules’ 42
Rebuilding the doors 42
One-piece body repairs 46
Two-piece body repairs 60
Additional tips 65
Sandblasting 67
Conclusion 67
Chapter 5. TR4-4A body restoration 68
The TR4-TR4A differences 68
Minimising body repair difficulties 69
Body restoration – the ‘rules’ 69
Rebuilding the doors 70
One-piece body repairs 72
Two-piece body sequence 75
Progressing the restoration 76
Additional details 80
Chapter 6. Chassis restoration 85
Separating body from chassis 85
Stripping, sandblasting and checking the chassis 86
The ladder chassis 88
Examining and repairing the IRS chassis 90
Modifying the IRS lower wishbone mountings 95
Chapter 7. Painting, plating & rust prevention 99
Painting, corrosion protection & metal finishing 99
The chassis 99
Painting the bodyshell and panels 100
Home application problems 100
The painting process 101
Transportation 103
Stone-chip protection 104
Metal finishing 104
Chrome-plating 104
Component preparation 104
Rust prevention 105
Chapter 8. Engine 106
Background 106
First checks 107
Removing the head 107
Cylinder liner and lower seals 107
Oil leaks, circulation and containment 108
Other bottom-half suggestions 110
Cylinder head matters 111
Assembling the engine 112
Fitting the engine 112
Ancillary equipment 112
Distributor 112
Inlet manifold 112
Exhaust manifold 112
Some cooling detail 118
Unleaded cylinder heads 120
Chapter 9. Clutch, gearbox & overdrive 121
Clutch 121
Gearbox 122
Overdrive matters 124
Problems and solutions common to
‘A’ and ‘J’ types 124
‘A’ type overdrive 125
‘J’ type overdrive 126
Chapter 10. Carburettor 127
Carburettor identification 127
Inlet manifold identification 128
Preliminary operational checks 129
Adjusting idle speed 130
Balancing carburettors 130
Replacing throttle spindle 131
Chapter 11. Front suspension & steering 132
The TR2-4A suspension 132
Checking or improving the suspension 133
Sidescreen worm steering 135
Sidescreen rack conversions 137
TR4 & 4A steering 138
TR4 138
The upper fulcrum pin 138
TR4A 138
Improving the steering 139
Chapter 12. TR2-4 rear axles & suspension 140
Rear leaf springs 140
TR2 and TR3 ‘lockheed’ axles 141
‘Girling’ rear axle 141
‘Girling’ axle’s hubs 141
Chapter 13. TR4A IRS & differential 144
Triumph’s IRS system 144
Trailing arms 145
Differential 146
Driveshafts 148
Universal joints 148
Rear hubs & bearings 149
Chapter 14. Brakes 150
Background 150
Sidescreen cars 150
Front brakes 151
Rear brakes 152
Michelotti models 152
Brake lines 152
Improving the brakes 153
Fitting a servo 153
General braking issues 153
Handbrake 154
Chapter 15. Miscellaneous matters 155
Sidescreen windscreen detail 155
Electrical suggestions 155
Improving security 157
Bonnet release cables 158
Chapter 16. Trimming a sidescreen car 160
Getting prepared 160
Refurbishing dashboard & cappings 161
Dashboard 161
Cockpit cappings 162
Sound deadening felt & carpeting 163
Internal trim panels 166
Seat belts 167
Renovating the seats 167
Sidescreen refurbishment 170
Chapter 17. Trimming a Michelotti interior 171
Restoring the wood veneer 171
Sound deadening felt & carpet fitting 171
Internal trim panels 176
Seat belts 178
Rebuilding the front seats 178
Re-covering pressed steel TR4 seats 179
Re-covering tubular framed seats (late TR4 and TR4A) 180
Rear seats 182
Chapter 18. Sidescreen hood fitting 183
Boot & door seals 183
Hood frame 183
Hood variations and fastenings 185
Fastenings 185
Fitting the hood, tonneau & stick cover 188
Hood 188
Sidescreens 191
Hood maintenance 193
Chapter 19. Fitting hood/softtop to Michelotti cars 195
The differences 195
Rebuilding hood frames 196
Hood 199
Fitting TR4 frame & hood 199
Fitting the TR4A hood 200
Hood maintenance 202
Chapter 20. Conclusions 203
Appendix. Suppliers 204
Index 205 |
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