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1975 Triumph Tr6 Base Convertible 2-door 2.5l on 2040-cars

Year:1975 Mileage:69347
Location:

Lombard, Illinois, United States

Lombard, Illinois, United States

1975 TR6  CF37333U  Frame On Restoration…

 

Drivetrain, suspension, brakes, and frame:
The car has really been gone through inch by inch.  Front and rear suspension have been rebuilt ( tie rods, ball joints, front shocks, sway bark links, sway bar bushings, steering rack bushings, steering rack gaiters).  All suspension parts were painted and detailed at the same time.    Brakes have been rebuilt and filled with silicone fluid  calipers, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, pdwa, rotors turned new hoses.  Frame has been painted with Rust Encapsulator.  Trailing arm brackets on the frame have been replaced.  Differential mounts have been reinforced.  (The previous owner replaced the trailing arm mount sections on the frame, done correctly.)    Engine was rebuilt by the previous owner but I don't have any paperwork.  I detailed the engine and engine compartment, rebuilt the carbs, put in brass accelerator shaft bushings, flushed and cleaned the radiator, all new water hoses,  etched and sealed the gas tank.   New water pump installed, electronic ignition added.  Distributor rebuilt.  Exhaust system has new intermediate pipes.  Muffler is good.  Engine tuned and carbs balanced.



Interior:  Seat frames repaired and painted, seats refoamed and new seat covers.  New carpet installed with padding and a layer of insulating foam beneath that.  (that helps with noise and heat)  Complete interior panel kit, dash refinished, visors.  New window seals.   Wheel wells covered with new vinyl.  Plastic new set of Triumph rubber mats.  Gauges cleaned.  New 3 point seat belts.  Stainless threshold covers.  New seals for windows, doors, etc. 

 



Body:  The car was painted when I got it.  It's a nice paint job.  There are a few chips and a couple flaws.  (nothing that you would be ashamed of at a show though) .  The rear lower valance has a bow in the center.  I didn't work on it because it was already painted and I didn't think it would be that bad.  The sheet metal is all steel.  New floor pan on passenger side.  Driver's side was solid with no rust.  Both are now sealed in Rust Encapsulator.  Door gaps are good. (not show)   A section of the trunk was replaced.  (decent job...detectable but decent.)    Chrome is about a 7 out of 10.  There is some light pitting  but it still shines nicely.  The glass is good.  (There are a few minor pits in the windshield and a couple chips on the edge of the door glass)  These are pretty minor and most people wouldn't even mention it.

 

 

 


Electrical:.   I've basically been through the wiring harness and made repairs.  Currently all lights are working including interior.   Even the door lights and glovebox light. Horns are a replacement set.  I bypassed the hazard switch to get the blinkers to operate correctly.  Taking apart the hazard switch and cleaning would get these to work correctly.  (weak point on these cars) 

 


Tires:  Coker redlines (2000 and 2002).  The spare will be one of the orginal Michelin red lines.  New stainless trim rings.

Convertible Top:Correct black with reflective striping.   It does have a black boot and tonneau (original ok condition)



Transmission:  Currently has a 4 speed transmission, shifts nicely.

Please feel free to contact me with questions, I really would encourage you to stop by and see the car in person.  I'm in the western Chicago suburbs.

 

 

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