After a seven year restoration project of my TR3, I am now in the process of
the same on my 1949 Mayflower. I recommend as you remove a part, take a picture
of how it is assembled, then clean it up, restore or replace it and pack it
away. I have found using a Moss catalogue and a hiliter, it is the best way to
make sure you have everything ready for the rebuild. It took me 4 years to
break down and clean up all the parts. After the body was done and the frame
and body were once again joined in harmony, it took only 3 months to complete
the car. (and I did not rush!)
The sad part is that the TR3 project is finished. I enjoyed every moment of the
project, and just like a good book I wish it had never come to an end. The
great part is the enjoyment of the ride.
My 49 Triumph Mayflower will be the substitute for my addiction to British
Cars. I have owned it a year to date. I have removed the engine and all the
peripheals. I have the brakes all disassembled and am ready to clean out the
lines. All the parts are ready on the table for the rebuild. The engine is
partially rebuilt. I have all the extras ready. This year I will procure the
leather at the Hershey Market and start the rebuild of the interior. Whilst the
car is gutted, the small amount of body work and the expensive paint job will
happen. This will take a good two years so in about a total of 5-6 years the
car will be back on the road. We will not discuss the money put into it against
the value of the car when finished. It will be as crazy as the current
financial status of our country. I have heard it said: "Its not the destination
but the journey that is remembered". That's all from me for the moment.
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