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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