Colin Caygill Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Hi. This is my TR3a. After a 3 month delay with DVLA and losing most of the summer, I have enjoyed some great rides out. Pictures show what I started with last August. I worked 7 days a week on it. I've just joined Club Triumph because I've got an interest in all Triumphs. I've had a 2000 estate, a 2500 and a Spitfire before my TR. I'm near Darlington and hoping to meet some fellow club members in due course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Woah that looks quite the restoration Colin! Welcome to the Club. Look like your nearest meet is nearby: https://www.clubtriumph.co.uk/groups/teesside-triumph/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 What a fantastic outcome to all your hard work! Nice one and welcome to Club Triumph! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdowson Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Great to see another local tr3a, it looks very good. Reminds me of my own restoration over 30 years ago and has inspired me to get it back out of hibernation and back on the road. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Caygill Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 That's the colour mine was originally. I can imagine the quality of parts was a lot better 30 years ago! That's the thing which caused me most concern with my restoration. It really is dire these days. You buy stuff in good faith from UK only to find its far Eastern rubbish. Looking forward to seeing yours out n about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdowson Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Parts quality didn't seem an issue back then, it was more a case of finding parts, often buying used and refurbishing as necessary. It did help that a renowned TR specialist was based at Sedgefield (Northern TR's) and Moss had a branch in Darlington. Not sure if Teeside Triumphs have restarted meeting since the pandemic. The last time I went was over two years ago, in the tr as it happens. Hopefully someone on here will be able to advise if the meet ups have restarted. I could do with getting my mojo back and getting the cars out again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Caygill Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Indeed. I used Moss in Darlington through the 90's with an MGA. I'm hoping to get some proper miles in next year. If anyone can confirm the meeting status, I'll get down there... Not far from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdowson Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Same for me, I'm in Barnard Castle. I'll try and find out if the meetings have restarted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 It looks like @Andyone is the group organiser, but not sure he’s around here lately. Maybe @TimW can help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, Ben Hutchings said: It looks like @Andyone is the group organiser, but not sure he’s around here lately. Maybe @TimW can help. Hi @Colin Caygill and welcome to the the club. I have heard from the Cheshire local group organiser that the teeside meet is no longer being held (I believe it became somewhat political). If you would like to take on the role of local group organiser for the region then I'd gladly chat with you to see how the club can offer its support. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Caygill Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Thanks Tim. Yes, I could be interested, although I have to say I've never done anything like that before. Drop me an email bigred851@gmail.com Cheers Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Colin Caygill said: I have to say I've never done anything like that before Go for it! You can't be much worse than me and I'm still in post after twenty years 😄 Rob (Cambridge group) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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