1962 Triumph TR3 mechanic...

garysanfran · 05-06-2022, 03:41 PM

Can anyone recommend a mechanic in this part of the world who can work on these cars?

Thanks ...

fatlazyless · 05-07-2022, 05:47 AM

www.squamlakesauto.com is the world headquarters for the 1962 Triumph TR3.

The Real BigGuy · 05-07-2022, 07:17 AM

Sorry, can’t help you out but I love TRs. Had a TR6 until first child was born. Was lucky enough to find a mechanic who learned his craft growing up in his dad’s TR dealership in Canada. He was a wiz at syncing the carbs. I used to drop it off to him and he’d ask what I needed done. My response was “whatever you think it needs.” He led the brakes one time and forgot to tell me to pump the peddle a couple of times before I backed out of his bay. I almost T-boned a truck in the parking lot.

I wish you luck in your search. Are you driving it from Cali?

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Diver1111 · 05-07-2022, 07:32 AM

This is def. a guy you want to talk to.He has worked on my 69 Triumph Trophy 650 MC but does MGs etc..

Steve Barlow

Barlow Vintage-Wolfboro

http://barlowvintage.com

garysanfran · 05-07-2022, 07:52 AM

Nope...Haven't acquired one yet. Seriously thinking of it and I have been searching for quite some time... Would I drive it from CA if I found one there? Probably not. It's a long drive, even with a V8 and A/C.

In college, I had a roommate who had one. He was a typical student with no money so he maintained the car (or didn't) himself. One night he let me borrow it for a date I had. We took an exit off Storrow Drive and my date and I watched as a tire went flying by the passenger's side, hit the sidewalk and flew about 20' into the air.

As I was beginning to say "Wow! Someone lost a wheel". The car slammed to the pavement while dragging it's tireless right-rear axle.

Nearby, right there on a sidewalk, I found a glass, vertical enclosure that had a phone in it you could make a phone call by depositing a few coins. I called my roommate and told him where he could find his car.

Thanks all...

BroadHopper · 05-08-2022, 06:01 AM

https://www.mgaguru.com/links/shops_...m#newhampshire

Check these out.

Are you looking at the 'TR goddamn 3' that been in the GermanMotorsport shop for months? Nice machine!

05-06-2022, 03:41 PM	#1
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,534 Thanks: 641 Thanked 662 Times in 337 Posts	1962 Triumph TR3 mechanic... Can anyone recommend a mechanic in this part of the world who can work on these cars? Thanks ... __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

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fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,706 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 993 Times in 724 Posts	www.squamlakesauto.com is the world headquarters for the 1962 Triumph TR3. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

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Diver1111 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Exeter NH Posts: 602 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,032 Times in 227 Posts	Barlow Vintage This is def. a guy you want to talk to.He has worked on my 69 Triumph Trophy 650 MC but does MGs etc.. Steve Barlow Barlow Vintage-Wolfboro http://barlowvintage.com

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garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,534 Thanks: 641 Thanked 662 Times in 337 Posts	Nope...Haven't acquired one yet. Seriously thinking of it and I have been searching for quite some time... Would I drive it from CA if I found one there? Probably not. It's a long drive, even with a V8 and A/C. In college, I had a roommate who had one. He was a typical student with no money so he maintained the car (or didn't) himself. One night he let me borrow it for a date I had. We took an exit off Storrow Drive and my date and I watched as a tire went flying by the passenger's side, hit the sidewalk and flew about 20' into the air. As I was beginning to say "Wow! Someone lost a wheel". The car slammed to the pavement while dragging it's tireless right-rear axle. Nearby, right there on a sidewalk, I found a glass, vertical enclosure that had a phone in it you could make a phone call by depositing a few coins. I called my roommate and told him where he could find his car. Thanks all... __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

05-08-2022, 06:01 AM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,562 Thanks: 3,180 Thanked 1,098 Times in 791 Posts	List of British garages https://www.mgaguru.com/links/shops_...m#newhampshire Check these out. Are you looking at the 'TR goddamn 3' that been in the GermanMotorsport shop for months? Nice machine! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 125 Thanked 464 Times in 282 Posts	Sorry, can’t help you out but I love TRs. Had a TR6 until first child was born. Was lucky enough to find a mechanic who learned his craft growing up in his dad’s TR dealership in Canada. He was a wiz at syncing the carbs. I used to drop it off to him and he’d ask what I needed done. My response was “whatever you think it needs.” He led the brakes one time and forgot to tell me to pump the peddle a couple of times before I backed out of his bay. I almost T-boned a truck in the parking lot. I wish you luck in your search. Are you driving it from Cali? Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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