ArthurK101@aol.com wrote:
>> 1. Should the metal dashboard be body color or white (I have one of each
>> currently).
>
>I have nerver seen an original early dash in body color. They were white -
>Spa White until CT4397, then New White until sometime in '64 when the
>mahogany veneer dash became standard.
Thanks, this is as I thought, as my later car (CT13108L) has a mostly original
enterior, although the body has had at least three resprays! My earlier car
(CT5368LO) has been the recipient of a fairly good looking resto, but the
dash is not white!
Buy the way, do you have a current paint number for the New White? I normally
shoot PPG paints so if a PPG number is availible that would be a good thing.
Speaking of paint numbers, if anyone on the list has a number for the 1962
Light Blue used on TR-4s I could use that also.
>> 2. Frame color (again), is the frame supposed to be black, or body color,
>> or (like the Spit) body color over black?
>
>The frames were normally black.
And this is supported by both of my '62s.
>> 3. Is it true that the very early 1962 TR-4s used chrome over brass trim
>at
>> the top of the windscreen frame and around the cockpit? If this is true,
>is
>> there a source for these pieces of trim? Both of my '62s have aluminum on
>> the top of the windscreen and one is a Surrey Top, but the other also has
>> aluminum around the back of the cockpit.
>
>You may be able to help me on this one. I have heard of the brass/chrome
>trim. There is speculation that some early cars had this chrome, but I have
>never seen one. The only one I have ever seen was on a "restored" very late
>TR4 and the owner admitted that his was originally aluminum. I would say
>that CT13108, your earliest one, probably had aluminum unless you can tell it
>was replaced. (If it is - that would give us a reference point). But I see
O.K. CT 13108L is my later car and it has the original windscreen cap,
according to the original owner. But my early car (CT5368LO and the one I
will do the restoration on) has had three owners that I know of and none of
them did the restoration that is on it.
> The "male" top fasteners around the rear of the cockpit were chrome plated,
>however. Also the top of the windscreen for the convertible had two black
>plastic plugs for the surrey top holes.
Well one of each, a convertible and a surrey top car, and fortunately all
are complete. But I am trying to locate another set of cockpit chrome and
hood bows to convert the surrey top to a convertible.
>> 4. Is there a good source of reference for this type of information? If
>> there is I would certainly like to add it to my stack.
>
>In spite of what some others have said in answers to you - I still recommend
>Piggott's book. Piggott's book Original TRiumph TR is a good reference but,
>as others have said, is not infallible. IBut IMO it is worth having!
Planning to get it.
>there are. Also join the VTR, TRA and a local club. You will find not only
>good info but also some fun people and many resources to help you as you
>restore the cars.
Already a member of the local club. Will probably join the VTR shortly,
but I have no info on the TRA.
Thanks for the response, and the responses on the list have been numerous
and very helpfull. Unfortunately I have not responded to all of them yet
but I'm gettin' to it.
Thanks for the info and I'm keepin' an ear peelled.
Later,
Darrell Leach, KD6LRC DM-15, Ridgecrest, Ca
email: token@owens.ridgecrest.ca.us
or: darrell_leach-mti@echo.chinalake.navy.mil
1962 TR-4 (CT5368LO) 28,000 miles (Everyday)
1965 Spitfire Mk 2
1967 Spitfire Mk 3 in work
1984 GL1200A GoldWing 128,000 miles (go figure)
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