[Fot] FW: TR3A Race Car Restoration San Diego Area

[tarch1961935 at gmail.com]

Dave,

I recently sold ‘ole #196 to my son, Richard IV. He is turning it into a real racecar. Over a period of about 15 years I drove it to something like 45 races and picked up 32 trophies. Hauling my pit bike (the Triumph Trident 750) to Daytona, VIR or Mid-Ohio was something of it own challenge. 

But, alas, it’s time for me to pass the baton. Which brings me to the point, how do I get son-Richard on the FOT list? My enrollment goes back to the Uncle Jack days, so it’s also time for me to retire off the list. 

If you run into Joe Alexander, tell him to Amazon a copy of “15 of the 16 ‘Dumbest Things I’ve Ever Done in an Airplane.” As an old pilot and’ll get a kick out of it. 

Thank you for your help.

Richard

T A Y L O R   A R C H I T E C T U R E

                T h e   S t o v e    W o r k s

                      116 Krog Street

             ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30307

                taylor-architecture.com

                    <mailto:tarch at bellsouth.net> tarch at bellsouth.net

                       (404) 660-4920

 

 

 

From: Fot <fot-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Dave Riddle via Fot
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:07 AM
To: Dave Riddle via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Fot] FW: TR3A Race Car Restoration San Diego Area

 

I would like to have Ken added to the List since the rules changed and they do not need to be “Nominated”

 

 

Dave Riddle

dave at microworks.net <mailto:dave at microworks.net> 

602.692.5276

 

From: Ken Hollar [mailto:krhollar at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:37 PM
To: Dave Riddle
Subject: Re: TR3A Race Car Restoration San Diego Area

 

Dave,

 

I am looking at what tech specs in need to satisfy to race with moderns sanctioning bodies.  VARA, SVRA, SCCA, etc.

 

I am going to a VARA event at Buttonwillow Sept 23rd.  I will ask around then.

 

I am looking for suspension, fire protection and fuel cell help.  I am using a TR4A engine with an overdrive trans, H6 carbs, header, oil cooler, custom radiator moved forward, Corvette cooling expansion tank, catch can and electric fan.  I do not know what rear end gears are yet.  Standard brake setup. Panhard gear in the rear.  A homemade crankcase vapor catch can is included.  It is barbaric, but should work.

 

I sent photos.

 

Did you go to Triumphest in Northern California last weekend?

 

Thanks for your help.  

 

Ken Hollar

4797 Neblina Drive

Carlsbad, Ca. 92008

408-655-7569

 

 

On Monday, September 11, 2023 at 04:00:19 PM PDT, Dave Riddle <dave at microworks.net <mailto:dave at microworks.net> > wrote: 

 

Be happy to help with advice.  Your biggest help is gonna be from the FOT.  Not seeing you are a Member on that listserv.  Be happy to nominate you for inclusion.

 

Got any photos of the car?  Probably be some members of FOT that might remember the car.

 

 

Dave Riddle

dave at microworks.net <mailto:dave at microworks.net> 

602.692.5276

 

From: Ken Hollar [mailto:krhollar at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 3:55 PM
To: Dave Riddle
Subject: TR3A Race Car Restoration San Diego Area

 

Hi Dave,

 

I am restoring a rescued 1958 TR3A Race car that has not seen the track since 1979 at Riverside.  It was raced in Southern California with SCCA and CalClub events.

 

I bought it rom a guy who built it and raced it in the 1970s.  It had been garaged continually ever since.  It has period correct performance equipment installed. 

 

The log books have been disposed of, however I was able to obtain information to recreate the log book from a group at Watkins Glen.  

 

I could use some advice and tips on more current enhancements.  

 

I am not a racer, however I have been an avid race fan all of my life.  I drive a restored 1966 TR4A.

 

I want to return this car to the track, where it belongs.

 

I am an member of both the San Diego, and L.A. Triumph Clubs and regularly attend VARA events.

 

Please let me know if you are willing to assist with advice or tips,

 

Thanks,

 

Ken Hollar

408-655-7569

 

PS: I pulled your name from the FOT website and an old Triumph Trumpeter from 2011

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