1962 Triumph

TR3B Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

TCF 626 L

Gasoline

TRIUMPH TR3B INTRODUCTION First I would like to tell you about myself. I started with eBay in Nov 1997 and for the next 12 years; I did business on eBay with 100% Feedback. I took pride in describing items to great detail, the good, the bad and in between, along with pictures and description, I would introduce items that were Unique Unusual, Fun, sometimes Rare and Hard to find. I enjoy sharing any history and telling any stories I have on the items. I took a leave of absense from eBay for awhile, and now I’m back. If you go to the Advance search on eBay, then Find items BY SELLER and type in (willow*creek)(without the 2) you will find my (2254 ) Feedback. THE STORY A Unique Story, But true none the less.... The Item is a Triumph TR3B, The Title reads 1963, Commission Number is TCF626 L / Body Number is TS1100… This car was purchased in North Dakota, it was running and drivable, but instead it was loaded and hauled back to Northern Minnesota. The owner of the car has a friend who is a Professional Mechanic; he suggested the car should be Restored back to its youth, with all its vigor and vitality. For starters the car was Completely Stripped down, the Body was Removed from the Frame, the Frame Sandblasted and Repainted. The Engine was Completely tore down and Rebuilt. All the Brakes, Calipers, Brakelines and Suspension were redone, Transmission checked out and the Engine Reinstalled and Body Replaced. The Wheels were Sandblasted and Painted and New Tires Mounted. The Triumph was ready to go to the body shop. When the owner of the car talked to the body shop, they were busy, the owner was not in a big hurry, it was winter. They told him they could work on the Triumph in between other jobs. Not a problem, the Triumph was dropped off. That was over 12 years ago….. Not quite a year ago, I stopped in at the body shop to look at a industrial sewing machine I heard they had for sale, while there, I discovered the Triumph just sitting in the back corner of the body shop and learned of its owner. The owner of the car and the Body shop owner were friends and neither pushed to get the car done or get it out. It was painted about a year and a half ago, and then went back to sitting. After meeting and talking to the owner he told me he had purchased a 1955 TR2 and had that to drive, (that has sicnce then been sold) and the TR3B was almost forgotten. My contacting the owner sparked interest in the TR3B, and we talked. The body shop still had to finish COLOR SANDING and BUFFING out the car, and PAINTING the inside of the trunk area, the drivers compartment floor, TOUCHING UP the engine compartment, and REASSEMBLING the car. But they would not have the time, for quite a while (maybe another 12 years :) And they could sure use the room, they decided to send the car home for now and they would call when they could fit it back in. They settled up and the owner took the car home as is...... Once home the owner decided he would just like to sell the car, not sure what to do, I suggested Ebay and told him I would be happy to handle the sale of the car. THE CAR 12VOLT POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEM (MY UNDERSTANDING IS THE BODY SHOP COULD NOT GET THE EXACT TRIUMPH COLOR SO THE COLOR CHOSEN WAS FERRARI RED ) TITLE READ (VIN TCF 626L) YEAR (63) (TYPE CV) THE TITLE WAS NEVER TRANSFERRED 12 YEARS AGO UNTIL OCTOBER 1 OF THIS YEAR, SO WE ARE JUST WAITING FOR IT TO GET HERE, WE WERE JUST TOLD IT SHOULD BE ANYTIME. TRIUMPH TR3B COMMISSION NUMBER #TCF626 L BODY # TSF/1160 ENGINE # TS 68036E IMPORTANT READ! WHILE RESEARHING AND GATHERING INFO TO LIST THE CAR I BELIEVE WHAT I LEARNED WAS THE ENGINE # IF IT IS THE LARGER 2138cc ENGINE THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO COME IN THE TCF TR3B SERIES CAR, THE ENGINE# SHOULD START WITH CT NOT TS LIKE THIS ONE DOES. TRANSMISSION # TS 68947 IMPORTANT READ! AGAIN WITH THE TRANSMISSION I BELIEVE IF THE TRANSMISSION IS SUPPOSE TO BE THE SYNCHRO GEARED TRANSMISSION THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO COME IN THE TCF TR3B SERIES CAR, THE NUMBER SHOULD BE ON TOP OF THE CLUTCH SHAFT BOSS. THIS IS ON THE LEFT SIDE BUT NOT ON TOP OF CLUTCH BOSS, LOOKING LIKE IT IS A TR3A TRANSMISSION, BUT I'M NOT SURE.. REAR AXEL # TS 48276 AND I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THAT AS FAR AS BEING ORIGINAL (If you look on the picture of the transmission it appears to have benn welded or something, again that is how it was when it was purchased) THE DRIVE TRAIN IS WHAT WAS IN THE CAR WEN HE PURCHASED IT.... PLEASE READ: The fact that I am not as knowledgeable on these vehicles, as i would like to be. we are leaving it to the bidders and final buyer to discern from the commission, body, engine, transmission and rear axle numbers i have supplied, AS TO what is original and what is not, and whether it matters to you the bidder to make your descision to purchase or not based on that. Please: ask questions...I will be happy to supply you with any info you may need.... THE TRIUMPH IS BEING SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, NO WARRANTIES, NO GAURANTEES...NO RESERVE! THE ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN RUN SINCE IT WAS REBUILT 12 YEARS AGO, BUT IT HAS BEEN PERIODICALLY TURNED OVER BY HAND. PARTS: I HAVE MOST OF THE RECEIPTS FOR PARTS PURCHASED.. IF THEY HAVE NOT BEEN PUT ON OR IN THE CAR OR THE ENGINE, THEY ARE NEW IN THE PACKAGES. Plus all the Old parts will be included. NEW THIS IS A LIST OF MANY OF THE BIG TICKET ITEMS (THERE IS TOO MANY MISCELLANEOUS TO LIST) THERE IS OVER $6000. IN NEW PARTS AT 1999 PRICES...THEY RE HIGHER NOW BY AROUND 30% AGAIN IF YOU ARE WONDERING IF I HAVE ANY PARTS NOT LISTED PLEASE INQUIRE: Body Mounting Pad Set 9-8771 LONG MOTORS Piston Ring Set 1-224-4 LONG MOTORS Head Gasket 1-626 LONG MOTORS Timing Chain 1-821 LONG MOTOR Main Bear Set 1-308-0 LONG Rod Bearing Set 1-314-1 LONG Oil Seal Ass Rear Main 1-050 LONG MOTORS Resurfaced Head CAR QUEST Valves Ground CAR QUEST New Seats & New Guides CAR QUEST Lifters CAR QUEST Crank Polished CAR QUEST Resurfaced exhaust Manifold CAR QUEST Clutch Release Ball Bearings 4-352 LONG MOTORS Stone Gaurd Set 9-8240 LONG THE CAR NEEDS TO BE COLOR SANDED AND BUFFED Trunk area, Drivers Compartment and Engine Compartment should be painted again and/or touched up The Radiator has been refurbished. New Radiator Shroud 9-595 LONG MOTOR The Gas Tank has been refurbished Fender Mirrors 9-180 /9-181 LONG New Interior (Black & White Naugahyde Not Leather) 9-9603-BW LONG MOTORS Map Pocket Boxes 9-592 x 2 LONG MOTORS New Carpet Kit 9-9502-BL LONG MOTORS New Windshield 856-000 New Windwing Set 647-000 Moss Motors New Fender Bead set 9-934 LONG MOTOR Glove Box 9-593 LONG MOTORS New Fuel Pump 3-211 LONG Carb Rebuild Kit 3-852 x 2 LONG MOTORS Front Wheel Bearing & Wheel Cylinder 5-936 x 2 LONG Wheel Cylinder Kit WCK700 VICTORIA BRITISH Repair Kit Caliper Axle 7-640 x 2 LONG Caliper Pistons 7-973 x 4 LONG New Exhaust System 6-002/6-003 / 6-001LONG MOTORS New Floor Panels Lft & Rht 11-122 /11-123 LONG MOTORS Mallory Duel Point Distributor 17-500 LONG MOTORS Complete Wiring Harnesss 8-7022 LONG MOTORS Ignition Wiring Set 8-296 LONG Complete Capping Kit for Doors RFK 926/RFK 925 & RFK1146 Roadster Factory Brake Hose 584-070 Moss Motors Major Suspension Kit 660-988 Moss Motors Door Trunk and Hood Gaskets A Post R/H 855-890 Moss Motors R/H Sill Assy 855-850 Moss Motors Gas Tank Panel Board 645-200 Moss Motors Fan Mount Kit 837-558 Bracket 812-020 Fan Hub Extension 837-520Moss Motors Battery Tray 241-010 Moss Water Valve 635-120 Moss Motors Pulley Hub 837-515 Moss Idler Lever Assy & Idler 667-020 Assy Brkt 667-030 Moss Motors R/H L/H Door Hinge Top & Bottom 803/460,470,480,490 LONG MOTORS Lugnuts (16) 674-660 LONG MOTORS Chrome Start Handle Guide 802-885 LONG MOTORS Lock Set 5 Pc 803-605 Moss Motors Spring Compressor 386-895 Moss Motors Panel Kit #645-045 Moss Motors NEEDS Gauges The Speedo & Tach are in Very Good Shape, Oil, Alt, Fuel, Temp gauges will need to be checked out and repaired..The Faces, and Glass are in Nice Shape But the Needles and Internal workings will need fixing. There is a New Speedometer Cable 6-743 LONG MOTORS (Top Frame is in Very Good Shape) A New Top is Needed Side Curtains are in Fair Shape, Boardering on Good. Grill is in Good Shape, Not Very Good, Not Excellent Hub Caps are in Good to Very good Shape, Not Excellent Heater Core and Fan are in Good Shape THE BODY Again, I am not an expert on Body Work. The Door Seams look to me like they should be tighter, I'm not sure how tight they were when new, I am just telling it like I see it, Maybe it just needs adjustment. SHIPPING BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CAR TRANSPORT AND PAYS ALL SHIPPING COST, WE WILL BE THERE TO ASSIST. WE COULD ALSO DELIVER THE CAR AND PARTS TO MINNEAPOLIS / ST.PAUL FOR $150.00 THANK YOU FOR BIDDING AND/OR BUYING IT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED ENJOY BIDDING! CLOSING STATEMENT Whether this car is all original or not...when finished this will make someone a very nice little sports car, that is meant to be driven...And it will turn Heads... NO RESERVE! THE OWNER HAS ASKED THAT I LIST IT WITH NO RESERVE, HE DOES NOT HAVE THE ROOM TO STORE IT FOR THE WINTER AND HE IS READY TO PART WITH IT....DON'T PASS THIS ONE UP! No other man-made device since the shields and lances of the knights quite fulfills a man's ego like an automobile. NOTICE: I have added pictures of Chrome Windshield Surround and Side Brackets, Chrome is Good to Very Good Condition, Not Excellent, Not Mint. You can see in one of the pictures there is a few chips of chrome out of one of the side brackets (That is the Old Windshield it is cracked...But there is a New Windshield in the package ready to go in....Again thanks for Looking and/or Bidding. NOTICE: for your inspection I have added copies of the receipts for parts purchased…. There is over $6500. in parts These receipts do not show the cost for the following: Labor in dismantling the car, Sandblasting the frame Rebuilding the engine *I have not looked to see if the carburetor rebuild kit has been installed or not…. Rebuilding the brakes, front end and suspension Body shop & Paint tires Again Thank you for looking and/or bidding Any question please ask: parts IF YOU CLICK ON THE RECIEPTS, THEN CLICK AGAIN AFTER THEY OPEN THEY WILL ENLARGE AND BE VERY EASY FOR YOU TO READ nO reserve -Triumph tr3b - no reserve For those that didn’t know THIS PARTICULAR Triumph The tr3b With a Vin number or Commission number starting with tcf, as this one does, is one of only 2,804 ever produced from may to October of 1962 the fact that it has 1963 on the title is the year it was released into the united states Though it may not have the original Engine and/or transmission…the fact still remains it is a Rare car… don't pass this one up Thank you for looking and/or bidding And Good luck to you all…