A reconditioned Triumph TR4 gearbox was fitted with a TR6 ‘J type’ overdrive unit. Once the engine was fitted, various new parts were fitted around it including all new water system components, alternator conversion, Revotec electric fan etc. The engine rebuild included all new 89mm pistons and liners, hi-torque camshaft, oil pump, unleaded head conversion, spin on oil filter conversion, all gaskets and seals, timing chain kit etc. The engine was stripped back to the bare block and fully rebuilt. The chassis was completely rebuilt with all new suspension/braking/steering components, including Spax shock absorber upgrades and uprated coil springs. The body was taken back to bare metal, coated in Jenolite, etch primed, primed and fully resprayed in Old English White. The car was stripped to a bare shell and chassis, then the chassis was blasted, zinc primed and painted in Chassis Black. As you can see, it has had a substantial amount of upgrades and additional extras fitted to help improve reliability, as well as improve the drive of the car. Below is a description of the restoration work carried out. Due to a change in circumstances, we are able to offer this car for sale on behalf of the customer. This 1959 Triumph TR3A is an original right hand drive home market vehicle, that underwent a full nut and bolt restoration in 2017.
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