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Re: TR3 cal/drum color

To: "lmtr4a" <lmtr4a@ctlnet.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: TR3 cal/drum color
From: "Dave Willner" <dwillner@icontech.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 17:45:28 -0800
References: <015a01c04c5b$10689c40$a374b7d1@y3h3b7>
Mike,

>From what I've seen and read, either a gloss or a matte black finish is
correct on the drums. Piggot stated in his most recent book that more cars
were delivered with the matte black drum. Mine are finished in matte black.

Dave Willner
Stroudsburg, PA
59 TR3A - TS65107L (Apple Green)
70 BSA 441 Victor Special

----- Original Message -----
From: "lmtr4a" <lmtr4a@ctlnet.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 7:45 PM
Subject: TR3 cal/drum color


>
> Mike:
>
> According to the "authority"    A.K.A.    TRA    --
>
> "the disc caliper assemblies and rotors were left unfinished, although no
> deductions should be made for calipers and rotors finished in a manner
that
> approximates natural metal"
>
> "the external surfaces of the rear brakes, suspension and axle assemblies
> were gloss black"
>
> Both are direct quotes from TRA's judging standards
>
> Lou Metelko
> 65 TR4A IRS
> 54 TR2LD

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