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| YEAR | : | 1968 |
| VIN | : | |
| COMM No | : | CD6250L |
| ENGINE No | : | CC6169E |
| REG | : | |
| PURCHASE DATE | : | 07-01-1975 |
| MILEAGE | : | 112,000 |
| COLOUR | : | British Racing Green |
| LOCATION | : | Chapel Hill, NC |
Updated: 04-03-2013 at 15:59
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PHOTOS
Upgraded Electrical System (8 photos)
Seats (12 photos)
Air Conditioning Installation (11 photos)
OEM Style Thick Body Mount Washers (4 photos)
Painted tub (10 photos)
A Restoration in Progress (14 photos)
A Restoration in Progress Part II (7 photos)
A Restoration in Progress Part III (11 photos)
Rear Disc Brake Conversion (8 photos)
Drivetrain (4 photos)
Misc Components (6 photos)
J Overdrive Conversion with the 'J' Tray (1 photo)
Southeast US Drought (5 photos)
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MODIFICATIONS, CONVERSIONS, HISTORY
This TR was purchased new on Nov 18, 1968 from Morristown European Motors, NJ by a T. Harry Long Jr of Summit, NJ. It was then purchased by my uncle in very early 70s. After a couple of years it sat in his garage in need of a transmission, starter, battery and some TLC.
While I was away in college in 1975 my parents visited my uncle. Just in conversation my father was shown the idle roadster at which point he asked my uncle, "How much do you want for it?" Realizing it was meant for me, my uncle shrugged and said, "Oh, $200.". And so with 49,000 miles off it went to a new home. When I came home for summer break my father and I spent countless hours in the garage tinkering with it (he was a crew chief for B-17, B-24 and B-29 bombers in WWII and so tinkering with things mechanical was in his blood and quickly got into my blood as well).
Upon my permanent return home from college the following year the TR had a set of, wwww...what?! WHITEWALLS!!?? Well, that was my dad's idea but after awhile just about everyone in clubs and shows had a positive opinion about them and so they stayed. Heck, he paid for them and it was as much his car at the time as mine so all's fair.
The TR became my everyday car and I met and courted my present and one and only lovely wife in it. Soon after we began dating we became members of the Long Island Triumph Association in its first year of existence. The next three years were just an absolute blast with tours, picnics and shows. Only real modification at this point was adding an Ansa exhaust system. Whoa! Who needs a radio for music!
As fun as it was to drive this car everyday the daily driving in the Long Island summers and winters eventually took its toll, as the salt air and winter road salt began eating away at parts of the vehicle. I added over 60,000 miles to the car in just under four years. In addition, a winter collision with a curb while sliding on ice banged up the suspension pretty good and it was never the same.
In the 80s marriage, kids, and not alot of free cash for needed repairs meant no TR on the road. But it did not stop me from starting to buy new bits and pieces back in 1987. In 1991 we moved to NC and of course the 250 came with us where it was placed in storage until I...a) Win lottery. b) Squirrel away enough parts for 20 years while wife does not notice. c) Offer myself as an indentured servant to wife ...Hey! Wait a minute! I already am! So we're good to go! Right?!
Well, that someday is finally here (REALLY, finally, as in 2008). Frame off restoration including powder coated frame and suspension, total body restoration including complete new 'H' deck, new paint, "massaged" engine and a fresh set of wire wheels. Spent about 20 bleary-eyed hours over the course of several weeks bead blasting everything metal that was not chromed or painted green in preparation for powder coating. Brackets, suspension parts, heater box, steering parts, rear axle parts, etc, etc. Took up a whole rack - total cost was about $250. Chassis weld repair done courtesy of RaceTech Dragsters right next door to the dipper and powder coater. Hope to have it back on the road by summer (which summer is anyone's guess)!
Aug 06 - Finally found the right shade of Racing Green paint so the tub is soon to be painted.
Dec 06 - OK, so does primer count as paint? Tub dipped at Carolina Chem-Strip and primed.
June 06 - Installed the rebuilt engine and tranny. Ready for the body.
Nov 07 - decided to commit an act of sportscar heresy. Stay tuned...
Jan 08 - Hopefully this is the last high build primer on the tub before final paint.
Mar 8, 2008 COULD IT BE?! IS IT POSSIBLE?! OMG! The tub is painted! DONE!! FINI! Photos on their way...
2008-2012 - Install A/C, rewire car, install interior, re-upholster seats.
Feb 2013 Update: Like so many things in life further expenditures on this 'discretionary' project had to take a back seat to more important matters back several years ago but it appears that the home stretch is finally in sight. Just did not think it would be five years in hibernation...
While I was away in college in 1975 my parents visited my uncle. Just in conversation my father was shown the idle roadster at which point he asked my uncle, "How much do you want for it?" Realizing it was meant for me, my uncle shrugged and said, "Oh, $200.". And so with 49,000 miles off it went to a new home. When I came home for summer break my father and I spent countless hours in the garage tinkering with it (he was a crew chief for B-17, B-24 and B-29 bombers in WWII and so tinkering with things mechanical was in his blood and quickly got into my blood as well).
Upon my permanent return home from college the following year the TR had a set of, wwww...what?! WHITEWALLS!!?? Well, that was my dad's idea but after awhile just about everyone in clubs and shows had a positive opinion about them and so they stayed. Heck, he paid for them and it was as much his car at the time as mine so all's fair.
The TR became my everyday car and I met and courted my present and one and only lovely wife in it. Soon after we began dating we became members of the Long Island Triumph Association in its first year of existence. The next three years were just an absolute blast with tours, picnics and shows. Only real modification at this point was adding an Ansa exhaust system. Whoa! Who needs a radio for music!
As fun as it was to drive this car everyday the daily driving in the Long Island summers and winters eventually took its toll, as the salt air and winter road salt began eating away at parts of the vehicle. I added over 60,000 miles to the car in just under four years. In addition, a winter collision with a curb while sliding on ice banged up the suspension pretty good and it was never the same.
In the 80s marriage, kids, and not alot of free cash for needed repairs meant no TR on the road. But it did not stop me from starting to buy new bits and pieces back in 1987. In 1991 we moved to NC and of course the 250 came with us where it was placed in storage until I...a) Win lottery. b) Squirrel away enough parts for 20 years while wife does not notice. c) Offer myself as an indentured servant to wife ...Hey! Wait a minute! I already am! So we're good to go! Right?!
Well, that someday is finally here (REALLY, finally, as in 2008). Frame off restoration including powder coated frame and suspension, total body restoration including complete new 'H' deck, new paint, "massaged" engine and a fresh set of wire wheels. Spent about 20 bleary-eyed hours over the course of several weeks bead blasting everything metal that was not chromed or painted green in preparation for powder coating. Brackets, suspension parts, heater box, steering parts, rear axle parts, etc, etc. Took up a whole rack - total cost was about $250. Chassis weld repair done courtesy of RaceTech Dragsters right next door to the dipper and powder coater. Hope to have it back on the road by summer (which summer is anyone's guess)!
Aug 06 - Finally found the right shade of Racing Green paint so the tub is soon to be painted.
Dec 06 - OK, so does primer count as paint? Tub dipped at Carolina Chem-Strip and primed.
June 06 - Installed the rebuilt engine and tranny. Ready for the body.
Nov 07 - decided to commit an act of sportscar heresy. Stay tuned...
Jan 08 - Hopefully this is the last high build primer on the tub before final paint.
Mar 8, 2008 COULD IT BE?! IS IT POSSIBLE?! OMG! The tub is painted! DONE!! FINI! Photos on their way...
2008-2012 - Install A/C, rewire car, install interior, re-upholster seats.
Feb 2013 Update: Like so many things in life further expenditures on this 'discretionary' project had to take a back seat to more important matters back several years ago but it appears that the home stretch is finally in sight. Just did not think it would be five years in hibernation...
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