This 1967 Triumph TR4A was 'dispatched' directly to an American in Britain in April of 1967. From there, it spent a small amount of time on the streets of Portsmith, England and its original registration mark (UK license plate) was HKV 308E. The car was eventually brought to the States sometime later in '67 and spent the majority of its life in the dry high desert of Southern California. When I obtained the car in March 2009, there was only one small patch of rust on the entire car and it seemed as though everything was preserved by the dust that only desert dwellers know. The dismantling of the TR proved that this car was not abused, had been painted several times over the years, and only had some minor dings/dents under the paint coats. The fantastic structural condition of this one made this job easygoing.
Every part, nut, bolt, rivet, you-name-it has been removed, restored/replaced for this full frame-off restoration. We wanted a #1-condition show car and that's what we got. The attention to detail is evident on this flagship resto from the historic research conducted to the rechroming of the original bumpers, to the control knobs on the dash, to the cleaning of the temp gauge needle. The restoration is chronicled at http://www.tr4arestoration.blogspot.com.
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In addition to the meticulous bodywork, paint job, and restoration of many, many mechanical parts, here is an abbreviated list of new or reconditioned parts that went into this spectacular restoration effort:
Hood Hinges - New
Window Cranks - Original
Ashtray - Original
Rear Bumper Overrider (Right) - Original
Wheel Knockoffs (Octagon) - Original
Fog Light Switch (Overdrive Switch) - Original
Hood Alignment Set - New
Brake/Clutch Pedal Pads - New
Transmission Seals/Gaskets - New
Engine Seals/Gaskets - New
Plug Wires - New
Spark Plugs - New
Heater Control Valve - New
Starter Solenoid - New
Differential Seals - New
Inner Fender Seals - New
Fender Seal Clips - New
Beading Trim Set - New
Body Mount Kit - New
Gas Tank Sending Unit Gasket - New
U-Joints (all) - New
Drive Shaft and Axle Boots (all) - New
Steering Rack Boots - New
Differential Mount Nuts/Washers - New
Oil Filter Conversion Kit (K&N Filter) - New
Trailing Arm Mount - New
Trailing Arm Bushes (all) - New
Brake Hoses (all) - New
Shift Boot/Gaiter - New
Front Bushes - New
Front Shocks - New
Radiator Hoses (all) - New
Thermostat - New
Rear Brake Dust Covers - New
Header Heat Wrap (Ivory) - New
Radiator Fan (TR6-Type) - Original
Window Rails - New
Timing/Gearbox Oil Seals - New
Diff Bearings and Housings - New
Diff Mount Fix - New
Headlamp Adjusting Screw Set - New
Wiper Bushes - New
T.R.I.U.M.P.H. Letter Set (x2) - New
Front "World" Badge - New
"TR4" Badge - New
"A" Badge - New
"IRS" Badge - New
Vent Lid Seal - New
Capping Strip Rivets/Plugs - New
Side Marker Gaskets - New
Rivet Clips for Side Trim - New
Trunk Hinge Gaskets - New
Trunk Handle Gasket - New
Rear Lamp Gaskets - New
Trunk Catch - New
Plug and Grommet Set (all) - New
Hood Seal - New
Gas Neck Grommet - New
Gas Tank Felts - New
Trunk Seal - New
Steering Column Bushing - New
Handbrake Release Spring - New
Choke Cable - New
Air Control Cable - New
Dash Knob Set - New
Vent Knob - New
Speedo Cable - New
Tach Cable - New
Door Window Glazing - New
Door Top Seals - New
Check Strap Boots - New
Commission Plate - New
Radiator Duct - New
Heater Hoses - New
Clevis Pins - New
Clutch Shaft Bushings - New
Blanking Plugs (Trailing Arms) - New
Door Handle Gaskets - New
Windshield Gaskets/Seals/Trim - New
Windshield - New
Packing Overriders - New
Gas Tank Casing Board - New
Trunk Carpet Kit - New
Spare Tire Hold-Down - New
Door Seals - New
Door Handle (Inside) - New
Gearbox Cover Hardware - New
Handbrake Tunnel Cover - New
Battery Box Liner - New
Battery Hold Down - New
Horn Brush - New
Knockoff Wrench (Long) - New
Badge/Emblem Clips - New
Caliper Repair Kit - New
Dust Covers - New
Handbrake Grip - New
Tie Rod End Boots - New
Ball Joint Boot - New
Oil Seal for Front Bearings - New
Glove Box Liner - New
Water Pump & Pulley - New
Headlight Harness (Uprated) - New
H-4 Headlamps - New
Diff Mounts - New
Steering Column Buffers - New
Rear Bump Stops - New
Lower Trunion Seals - New
1967 License Plates - Original
Shift Knob - Original
Dashboard (Gloss Burl) - New
Front Fender Hardware Kit - New
Rear Fender Hardware Kit - New
Trunk Hinge Set - New
Hood and Door Hinge Bolts - New
Sport Lights - Original
Grille - Original
Light Control Switch - Original
Seat Heaters - New
Carpet Kit - New
Car Cover - New
Radiator Grommets - New
Dual Exhaust System - New
Owners Manual - New
License Plate Border - New
Heater Tags - New
Steering Column Conductor Wire - New
Exhaust Hangers - New
Air Filters - New
Carb Air Horns - New
Antenna - New
Clutch/Brake Repair Parts - New
Carb Horn Tabs - New
Radiator Cap - New
Alternator (100A) - New
Dynamat - New
Carpet Install Kit - New
Interior Panels (all) - New
Alternator Pulley (Wide Groove) - New
Rechromed Bumpers, Overriders, misc. - Original
Manifold Retainers and Nuts - New
Jack and Handle - Original
Seat Foam Kits (x2) - New
Seat Hardware (x2) - New
Seat Covers Kits (x2, Leather) - New
Gearbox Cover - New
Gearbox Cover Seals - New
Lock and Key Set - New
Gas Filler Hose - New
Dipstick Seal - New
Mech Adv. Distributor (Mallory) - New
Radio (Period-Correct) - Original
Battery (Optima) - New
Tar Topper (For Batter for Retro Look) - New
Ignition Coil (Mallory High Voltage) - New
Speedometer - Original
Steering Felt - New
Chrome Bumper Bolts - New
Heater Hose Clamps - New
Lighting/Turn Escutcheons - New
Lighting/Turn Decals - New
Dashpad Set (all) - New
Seatbelts (x2) - New
Spare Tire Cover Assy - New
Top - New
Boot for Top - New
Tool Roll Strap and Hdwr - New
Side Mirror (Lucas) - New
Rear Lenses - New
Heater Control Cable - New
Top Parts/Webbing/Hooks - New
Tail Lamp Screws - New
Gauge Lamps - New
Dash Screws - New
Wiper Arms/Blades - New
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