1971 Triumph TR6 convertible with overdrive, restored over the past two years and now recently completed. I purchased this car nearly two years ago and began what became a significant restoration process. Much of the car has been either repaired, replaced or otherwise restored to original condition. It had an electronic ignition unit that I left intact, as it appeared a recent upgrade, and this is virtually the only non-standard functional feature on this car, other than the addition of a J-type electric overdrive unit which is more durable than the original A-type unit.
Improvements, replacements, restorations and repairs include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Rebuilt engine, to include replacement block (old one was cracked), new standard size rings, rod and main bearings, ground and lapped valves, head resurfaced, new hoses, new 12-volt battery, battery cables and battery blanket
- New radiator
- New headlights, chrome headlight rims
- New door and trunk locks, keys
- New heater core
- New custom built 3″ diameter steel dual radius roll bar that does not impede the vision of the driver’s rear-view mirror
- New fan shroud, fan belts
- New motor mounts
- New stainless steel exhaust pipe and stainless steel muffler
- New carpet
- New seat upholstery, to include foam and fabric
- New convertible top along with new vinyl top boot to dress up the looks of the car when the top is down (which should be most of the time)
- New windshield with seal
- New red line tires, including spare
- Rebuilt transmission and added a rebuilt J-type electric overdrive
- New clutch disc, new throw out bearing, pressure plate resurfaced
- Rebuilt speedometer
- Repacked all greased fittings, to include front steering, front wheel bearings, rear CV joints, new rear end gasket, fresh gear oil
- New hydraulic inline rear shock absorber conversion kit, new front shock absorbers
- New transmission and driveline PVC tunnel units
- Fresh ‘signal red’ exterior paint
- Too many minor components replaced to mention (the restoration file is approx. 2 inches thick with receipts, diagrams, etc)
While I have endeavored to return this vintage European sports car to original condition, a few minor components may be of slightly different configuration/design, but the intent was to keep it original looking, and I believe I have achieved this goal. The carburetors have been recently rebuilt by a British car specialist and run very well under all RPM ranges.