How to Restore Triumph TR5, TR250 & TR6 | ISBN: 978-1-903706-46-6
The step-by-step guide to planning and restoring your car in the most cost-effective way. Covers all Triumph TR5/250 and TR6 models.
Specification:
Publish Date: Updated and Revised Edition edition 19 Nov 2010
Author: Roger Williams
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 20.7 x 27cm
Pages: 192 pages
Content: 450 photographs
Features:
- Covers bodywork, chassis, mechanical components and interior.
- Based on the real hands-on experience of five TR restoration specialists.
- Tells the reader how to choose the project car, how to restore it on a do-it-yourself basis and what jobs to leave to the experts.
- Coverage includes the use of new chassis and bodies.
- Explains how to create a restoration plan.
- Appendix lists specialist suppliers of parts and services.
Description
The step-by-step guide to planning and restoring your car in the most cost-effective way. Includes body, trim and mechanical restoration, left- to right-hand drive conversion, clubs, specialists and suppliers, welding and restoration techniques, and advice on what work to sub-contract.
Synopsis
This book which covers all Triumph TR5/250 and TR6 models, explains the characteristics of the various TR sportscars, what to look out for when purchasing & how to restore a TR cost-effectively. As well as his own substantial experience and that of other amateur restorers, the author had the help of various TR specialists and professional restorers. All this knowledge, allied to substantial photographic coverage, allows Roger Williams to provide truly detailed coverage of complete restoration and good advice on how to overcome common problems. Note that the TR5 model was known as the TR250 in the USA.
Chapter Titles:
- Acknowledgements and about the Author
- Foreword
- Introduction and using this book
- Chapter 1: Which TR to choose?
- Chapter 2: Body, paintwork and trim
- Chapter 3: Preparing your restoration plan
- Chapter 4: Body restoration
- Chapter 5: Chassis restoration
- Chapter 6: Painting, plating and rust prevention
- Chapter 7: Restoring engine and clutch
- Chapter 8: Modern oils and fuels
- Chapter 9: Gearbox (transmission) and overdrive
- Chapter 10: Petrol injection (PI) system
- Chapter 11: Carburettors
- Chapter 12: Front suspension and steering
- Chapter 13: Rear suspension and differential
- Chapter 14: Brakes
- Chapter 15: Miscellaneous matters
- Chapter 16: Interior trim
- Chapter 17: Hood/soft top
- Chapter 18: Lefthand drive to righthand drive conversion
- Chapter 19: Conclusions
- Appendix 1: Clubs, suppliers, and specialists
- Appendix 2: Welding, tools and techniques
- Index
Independent Reviews
"This is in many ways essential reading if you are contemplating the purchase of your first TR5 or TR6, even if you have no plans to buy a restoration project. That's because of the down-to-earth buying advice, which can be read in conjunction with the restoration chapters to help you assess the level of work needed to cure any problems. And if you do plan to get your hands dirty, then this book is packed full or real world advice on restoration and maintenance, the ideal companion to a workshop manual." – Triumph World
REVIEWS FOR PREVIOUS EDITION:
"With over 450 colour photos and illustrations, this is how restoration books should be done. Content is cleanly laid out and readily accessible. The tips and techniques will encourage anyone tackling a TR restoration. Thinking of converting a LHD car to RHD? It’s all here. Thoroughly recommended." – Classics magazine
"As with similar books by Veloce, the manual gives detailed advice on all the important areas of restoration, from choosing the right project car to bodywork, mechanical and trim work. Chapters on conversion from left-hand drive, specialists and tools make the book even more useful." – Classic Cars
"Great book, buy it. This book is an excellent resource for the Triumph restorer. – BritishV8.org