There might be some colored frames out there, no debate, but in the HUNDREDS
of TR_3's, both early from 1958 thru 1961 I never saw one with anything but
a black frame.
----- Original Message -----
From: T. R. Householder <trhouse@greenapple.com>
To: <N197TR4@cs.com>
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<trhouse@greenapple.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 5:45 PM
Subject: Frame color with Triumph Register Guidelines
> 27 years this question has been fussed over...
>
> Triumph Register of America recognizes the frames were painted body
> color in some instances.... Well the show chassis for an example. I'm
> sure were not repainted after being dolled up. And I'm sure they weren't
> scrapped either... People who worked near the factory have told of
> frames sitting out barren and rusty before going into assymbly/ paint..
> .Black is the color I've always seen. But arguments from some pretty
> formidable enthusiast will tell you different. I still would like to see
> one to rule out the overspray philosopy . My attitude always tended
> towards the efficency of production, and you use what's in the gun.
> Given the Paint both stories I read in this circle in the past month.
> You might as well paint something while your purging the system.
>
> Be me I'd look at my frame and paint it what it was in the beginning
> .Be that.... you want it what it was...
>
> .I have to be honest the only arguments for body color on frames has
> been in defense of later cars.
>
> The rules are for all.
> Two of the kahunas that inputed to the book swore their frames were
> body colors. There are others that have reported the same. I never saw
> one myself that wasn't overspray... But for the overall this is the
> rule...Body color acceptable ..... should read in addition "on later
> cars" in my humble opinion..But where do you draw the line....
>
> By the way I painted the frame on TS 774 L "Olive Yellow" just to
> tout the rule..... It was Black....My real justification was it would
> give some people the chance to see what the color looked like.
>
> T.R. Householder
>
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