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Chapter of theVintage Triumph RegisterWebsite :http://www.vtr.org
DecemberDecemberrr 5,2008
Temple of TriumphTallahassee, Florida
website: http://www.Templeoftriumph.org
m Tallahassee. Florida tOfficers for 2008
Most Exalted High PotentateAndre Pozzuoli - 850-893-4129
Most Exalted High Potentate in Charge of ViceBrian Watts 850-552-0644
ScribeDanny Boyd [email protected]
Minister of CommunicationsWebmaster & Newsletter Editor
David [email protected]
Mistress of DebaucheryDianne Perkins [email protected]
Chancellor of the ExchequerDean Perkins 850-894-9080
Next meeting Wednesday, December 10 Old Town Cafe, time is 6:30 PM on Timberlane Rd. near 110 & Thomasville Rd.
November meeting minutes not available.Holiday Party at Dean and Dianne Perkins' House, Saturday January 10, 2009
9080Old Chemonie Rd.,Tallahassee, FL 32309off Centerville Rd past Bradley's Country Store on right
Time will be determined at December Meeting.
Mary's Cafe in Metcalf, GeorgiaMetcalf, Georgia is just over the Georgia line. A nice little place with a railroad track and a lumber yard. It is just a few miles fromMiccosukee, Florida. Centerville Road runs all the way to Miccosukee. Across the road is Mary's Cafe run by Mary a very nicehospitable owner. A full house of Temple of Triumph members squeezed into this tiny little country restaurant for a good countrybreakfast on Saturday morning November 15,2008. Luckily we called ahead. We had a wonderful meal. Andre brought his wholefamily and a friend of his son's. It was really nice getting together with so many members of the club and sharing interestingconversations. Those breakfast rendezvous make for a very pleasant feeling oftogetherness.
Triumph TR2, TR3, TR3A, TR3B
TR2 with grille pushed inside of hood next to radiator.In 1952the Type 20TS (often referred to as the TR1) was introduced at Earl's Court Motor Show. Built on a prewar Standard chassisand sporting a dual-carb version of the Standard Vanguard engine.
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The car (TR2)eventually gained its own purpose-built chassis frame, which incorporated front suspension originally developed for theMayflower. The Vanguard engine (2088cc) was further developed into a reliable 90hp, under 2-liter engine. The rear of the bodyprovided a trunk and an enclosed space for the spare.
A prototype TR2 was run on a closed stretch Jabbeke highway by Ken Richardson in spring 1953, achieving close to 125mph in"speed" trim and around 105mph in "street" trim.
Total TR2-3B production was something under 80,000 cars. Also, several other cars shared basic TR2-3 running gear, such as theSwallow Doretti, Peerless, Warwick, and the (Vignale) Italia. TR engines also powered versions of the Morgan sports car.
TR3 : In the autumn of 1955the TR2 was superseded by the similar looking TR3. The immediate point of identification was the egg-crate grille that now adorned the front nose ofthe car. The Triumph TR3 was a car built between 1955 and 1957 by the StandardMotor Company in the United Kingdom, during which time 13,377 cars were produced, of which 1286were sold within the UK whilethe rest were exported mainly to the USA.
TR3 with small mouth grille pushed to the front of the nose
TR3A 1959with wide grinning grille
The obvious differences between the TR2 and TR3A included door handles and boot handles placed on the outside of the car for theTR3A, the grille expanded and was placed on the outside ofthe car. The rear ofthe TR3 changed with added warning lights. The TR2at first had long passenger doors which scraped on the curb when the door opened. The doors were shortened. A cooling air cowl wasadded in front of the wind shield for passenger comfort. The overdrive switch changed from a knob on the dash to a switch that couldbe engaged and disengaged with the driver's little fmger without letting go ofthe steering wheel. The carburetors increased fromSU4s to SU6s. The rear end became more robust. In 1956the front brakes changed from drum to disc becoming the first Britishseries production car to be fitted disc brakes. The car was powered by a 1991cc straight-4 ORV engine which initially produced 95bhp increasing to 100 bhp at 5000 rpm. The four speed manual transmission could be supplemented by an overdrive unit on the topthree ratios.
TR3A : Officially there was never a TR3A model although it is known throughout the sports car world by this designation.Mechanically it was identical to the TR3, but it had a new wider grille that extended below the headlamps and incorporated the sidelights. Other identifying features were external door handles, a feature that was decried by dyed in the wool enthusiasts at the time. Alarger 2.2 liter engine was offered as an optional extra, but there seem to have been few takers for this option. From 1957 the optionalextra hardtop was made in steel. TR2/3/3A models were upholstered in vynide cloth and the fascia panel was covered in a matchingmaterial (TR2/TR3), TR3A on was painted black. Two large round instruments directly in front of the driver housed the speedometerand tachometer. A panel in the center of the fascia accommodated the switches, warning lights and four smaller gauges for fuel level,engine temperature, oil pressure and ammeter. A large glove box and a grab handle were provided in front ofthe passenger.
Production of the TR3 largely ended by 1961. A small number (approximately 3,331) of TR3Bs were built for the North Americanmarket in 1962, largely to TR3A specification, although most of these had the larger 2138cc engine with all-syncbro transmission.This transmission was added to the new TR4 Triumph.
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One of the things to look for when gauging the quality of a restored TR2 or 3 is the quality of the fit between the front cowl and thefront wings. This seam should be straight and the stainless beading should fit in the seam nice and closely. No gaps should beapparent. This is a non-trivial matter on a TR since these panels are nearly always bashed, split and/or stretched. High quality workhere is a good indication ofthe quality of the rest ofthe restoration
TR3B 1963Although the car was usually supplied as an open air two-seater, an occasional rear seat and bolt on steel hard top were available asextras.
SCCA Dixie Region
Dixie Region http://www.dixiescca.comNovember 23 event was cancelled. Next Solo 2 Event Sunday December 7.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER 11-13,2008 Performance Racing Industry Show. Orlando, FL - www.performanceracinQ.comJANUARY 10, Holiday Party Dean & Dianne Perkins, Tallahassee, FL - www.TempleofTriumph.orQJANUARY 23-25,2009 Rolex 24 hours of Daytona. Daytona Beach, FI. - (386) 253-7223FRBRUARY 5-8,2009 Vintage Races (HSR). Palm Beach Int. Raceway West Palm Beach, FL (404) 2985616FEBRUARY 15, 2009 16th Annual All Brit Car Show. Palm Coast Plaza, Boca Raton, FL - 954-476-5621FEBRUARY 19-22, 2009 34th Annual Zephyrhills Winter Autofest. Zephyrhills. FI. - (813) 258-6726FEBRUARY 20 -22, 2009 Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance. Boca Raton, FL - www.bocaratonconcours.comFEBRUARY 26-28, 2009 Southeaster Winter National AACA Meet. Lakeland, FL - www.aaca.orqFEBRUARY 28,2009 British Car Show. Panama City, FL - (850) 874-9392MAY 1st_3rd,2009 Rendezvous 2009 British Car Show Tallahassee, FL - www.biqbendmqs.com
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Saturday - May 2nd - (Bam- 5pm)Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet forStaybridge guests before heading over to the eventsite located at the TallahasseeAutomobile Museum.
The Hospitality Suite at the TallahasseeAutomobileMus~wltl open at 8:OOamon site in "The Tucker"meetlbg toom overlookingthe car show display area.You will find registration, raffle items, andcomplimentary beverages & snacks. Tour themuseum anytime during the event.IO:OOam - 2:00pm All British Cars displayed.People's Choice VotingBegins (Ballots in by 2 pm).Light complimentary lunch served in "The Tucker"meetingroom. Scenicguided/unguided drivingtours,Mechanics Tech Session/s, Vehicles diagnosed byGlenn Lenhard
Saturday Evening -May 2nd - (7pm-10pm)Banquet begins in the Tallahassee AutomobileMuseum "Duesenberg" Banquet Hall with Full CashBar, Plated Salad & Buffet Dinner. Last chance toview raffle items and purchase tickets. Raffle andDoor pr~te winners will be announced after thePeople's Chqlce Awards Presentation.
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