Gbouff@aol.com wrote:
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> In a message dated 9/24/98 10:19:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Gbouff writes:
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> Dear Tom,
> Welcome to the wonderful world of "where can I get that part". I am in the
> process of restoring a 59 TR3A to approximatly the same condition that you
> describe. Presently I am at the rolling chassis stage. I have spent too many
> dollars on books, and as far as I am concerned the only two worth anything are
> Bill Piggott's, "Original Triumph TR2/3/3A" and the "Triumph TR2 & TR3 Srevice
> Instruction Manual".
> Piggott's book is a must read for any serious restoration, I can't say enough
> about it. I found a copy midway through the point where I am and actually re-
> did some of what I restored. The service manual will help you re-asemble
> what's apart, but it leaves a lot to the imagination, I would buy a better
> service manual if I could find one.
> I found that Lamm's book was fine as far as listing different techniques and
> processes, but lacked the detail necessary for the novice to accomplish any
> single technique. It seemed like it was written for college as " Introduction
> to LBC 101", It's not worth the price for what you will get out of it.
> David Hodges', "Essential Triumph TR TR2-TR8" is a nice brief history of
> triumph development, but not much help for restoration.
> This is just my own observation, I'm sure that others will disagree, but do
> what I do. Sift through all opinions and choose the ones that "feel" right.
> Please excuse any typos in this message. My wife spilled soda on our former
> keyboard and replaced it with this ":$19.95 cheapie" from Staples on which
> several keys stick. It really underscores the saying "you get what you pay
> for".
>
> Good Luck,
> Gary Bouffard
> TS 58399 >>
I found that if you want to do it right and the correct way, TRA
Restoration and Guide Manual is absolutely the very best.
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