FWIW,
I suspect Ken's observation of the change in the 40000 series may be correct. I
just picked up a tub that was 40000 something and it has the blanking plate. I
can find out the exact number if it's useful. My later body (70000 series) does
not have it. The list could narrow this down through its observations.
Cataloging body and technical transitions as a chronology would be good
information for the VTR pages or the FAQ list.
KTRIUMPH@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 98-11-16 19:29:58 EST, you write:
>
> << I've got two TR3 body tubs sitting outside (parts of anyway!) that are
> comm # TS41311L TS53523L. There is one very noticeable difference
> between the two tubs. On the earlier tub on the right side the cut out is
> there for the RHD brake/clutch assembly with a bolted on cover plate.
> Whereas on the later tub this cut out is not present. Looking through Bill
> Piggotts books I can't seem to find any reference to this.
>
> Was there a change point for the cut out no longer being provided or was it
> just put in at random throughout the range of TR3's?
>
> TIA >>
> My 58 has the cutout and plate and my 62 doesn't have it. I was under the
> impression that the cutout was discontinued both sides somewhere post TS60000.
> Does your TS53000 body have the sloping rear seat or a shelf? If it has the
> shelf it is probably not the original body.
> This is in the new book somewhere, but I'm too lazy to look it up!
>
> Ken Nuelle
> 58 TR3a
> 62 TR3b
> 64 TR4
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