[6pack] body off frame experience.

[trsix74 at comcast.net]

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.