Introducing...

Post by **jackkelleher** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:09 pm

Alfie, my new project.

There is actually a lot with it not in the photo... Engine, box, steering, fuel tank, brake stuff (some), trim, six carbs, two looms, etc... You know, the usual treasure trove that people fob off with a project...

Post by **MoggyTech** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:09 pm

That will keep you busy

Is this a genuine Frogeye Sprite or a fibreglass kit Car ?

Post by **ColinP** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:17 pm

Looks like a great potential,

now for the next game - Guess that acr!

I reckon it looks like a TR2 .....?

Colin

Post by **bigginger** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:21 pm

acr? Did you mean car? A genuine question, btw
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Post by **mickessex** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:34 pm

I reckon it looks like a TR2 .....?

I reckon you're right, is a TR2.

Post by **bigginger** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:44 pm

I was about to post saying the same thing - only the pic I found was of a red one

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Post by **LouiseM** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:48 pm

It's a TR3 I think.

Post by **mickessex** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:52 pm

You could be right louise, they are very similar.

Post by **LouiseM** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:59 pm

Well it was just a hunch but in one of Jack's earlier posts he mentioned getting a TR3

Post by **jackkelleher** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:11 am

Very entertaining to watch the guesses get closer

Actually a TR3A! So far as I can tell, the TR3 had a slightly narrower grille but otherwise the difference was academic...
I can't believe how fast it can progress! Three hours and I have the body off (it's not a monocoque), four wheels off and up on supports... I'll see if I can get a couple of photos up sometime. I know this isn't a Triumph forum so that'll be the last couple of photos

So, tomorrow it's off with the brakes and rejig that, then the engine and gearbox get a going-over, body goes off to a body shop sometime for a pro respray... I'm going for a full rebuild, nut and bolt, and curiously it seems simpler than a Morris!

fibreglass kit Car ?

The genuine goods, original in all the mechanical parts, the engine's actually looking pretty healthy!
Only thing is the owner dented the front panel- in fact split it- loading the car up. Also damaged the wing behind. Wouldn't mind but it's a cool $2000 for a new one (I'm going with finding a panel beater, considerably cheaper...)

(The photos are pre-loading, so the dent isn't there, but it's highly visible and like I say, split the panel... Warped it, dented it, and split it.)
And this is on top of a Moggy with a slippy clutch and a leaky sump...

Am I asking for it? I am, aren't I. Oh well.[/quote]

Post by **jackkelleher** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:13 am

Well it was just a hunch but in one of Jack's earlier posts he mentioned getting a TR3

Hey, that's cheating...

Post by **ColinP** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:52 pm

A,

acr? Did you mean car? A genuine question, btw

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erm yes - I did mean "car" - one day I'll learn how to type!

All the best,

Colin