Kerry
If it helps you, my '74 TR6 with a build date of Jan 02, 1994 and commission
number CF16990U (Mallard Blue) is virtually IDENTICAL to a 1973 model, with
the exception of the bumper overriders and a few vacuum lines. It has been
restored to100% original. I'm not sure when the bumper overiders first
appeared ( I think during August '73) or when the 1974 1/2 (which looks almost
identical to the 1975 model). The color palette for '74 is the same as '73.
But since production for the '74 model year represents the largest for any
year of the run of the TR6 model, and with probably the most changes, to me it
is the most interesting year model.
Later
Ken Nachman
Richmond (VA) Triumph Register 6Pack Represenative
1957 TR3 TS21086L Old English White (actually an MG!!!! color)
1974 TR6 CF16990U Mallard Blue (now with OVERDRIVE!)
In a message dated 3/19/98 9:19:28 AM, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I'm putting the finishing touches on the Spring issue of 6-Pack and need some
>answers I can't seem to find in my resources.
>
>What differentiated a 1974-1/2 TR6 from a 1974? I believe it was emmission
>equip, but I can't find a source to confirm this. I know the bumper/signal
>change came with '75 but if I recall correctly the air pump/emissions updates
>came slightly earlier, creating the 74-1/2 model. Can someone please clear
>this up for me and provide a source for your information? Thanks!
>
>Also, I have a member asking about his '74 commission number. His is
>CF29133UO, built in November 74, but sources say the last 74 was Com. No.
>CF-2577U and was built in Sept. '74. Is his car just titled incorrectly? Like
>a "1977" TR6?
>
>Lastly, I have documented some 1974 TR6's that are less than 100 cars apart
in
>commission number but the build dates don't make sense. For example, the
LOWER
>numbered car has a LATER build than the higher numbered car. The difference
>between the cars is one has O/D and the other doesn't. Were commission number
>blocks set aside for O/D cars? Does this explain the conflict between number
>and build date?
>
>I appreciate any input you can provide. I'm trying to wrap up this issue of
>6-Pack by Monday, March 23rd so I can turn it over to the printer.
>
>Thanks All!
>
>Kerry Fores
>Editor, 6-Pack
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