Maggie Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I am new to this restoration thing, so any and all help or information is appreciated. I bought this bike last weekend, still doing the research on it. I feel that I got lucky finding this jewel. The engine is complete, has compression, the electricals are mostly there. It has a Solex carb instead of the usual Amal. The metal is in very rough condition. The gas tank has been badly bent up, the front fender has been bobbed to the point of not being usable, the only thing I am keeping from it is the lower strut. The rear fender is missing the lower rear part. I have the pillion pad and mounting, the lower part of the nacelle,the light brackets and the seat. Everything else is missing. Its serial # is TRW 23207 NA All comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-Owners-Manual-User-Book-TRW-Model-Mark-3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em63Q2el1177QQhashZitem350183190948QQitemZ350183190948QQptZMotorsQ5fManualsQ5fLiterature#ht_500wt_1606 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79x100 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hello Maggie, This site suggests a 1952 date. http://www.tri-corengland.com/acatalog/Triumph_Dating_information.html Your first step should be to contact Annice at the Vintage Motorcycle Club Library. They have the factory despatch records and should be able to tell you where it was originally sent. Wartime supplied vehicles can be confusing because the Canadians did receive some via British channels but post-war machines would have been ordered direct. http://www.vmcc.net/library.htm If your bike does turn out to be ex-Canada then Richard's suggestion of looking at 'Maple Leaf Up' is a good one as they will be able to advise on Canada specific markings if you intend to follow that route. They looked fine straight from the factory as well, of course ! Keep us posted ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Do you require parts and handbook?cw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 These are in The London M/cycle Musuem.rare prototype in the middle pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 I have bought the parts book from ebay and will purchase the handbook shortly. I just hope I bought the right ones. 6X6 gave me the link in an earlier post. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Your site does show it to be a 1952 but this site which gives the TRW's a seperate numbering system shows it to be a 1954. http://www.tioc.org/serial_numbers.htm Thus the question mark behind the number. I am thouroughly confused already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79x100 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Good Point. I reckon the implication there with the NA suffix is probably that all TRWs or major components were made in 1952 (with a view to large Korean war sales ?) but actually delivered over the next ten years or so. The records at the VMCC should be able to confirm actual delivery date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I feel that I got lucky finding this jewel. The engine is complete, has compression, the electricals are mostly there. It has a Solex carb instead of the usual Amal. QUOTE] Hi Maggie, I very jealous, just what Im looking for! From memory, I think the Solex is correct fitment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Keep looking if its meant to be you will find one. Mine popped up on Craig's List completely out of the blue. It sat on there for about a week before we decided to buy it. British basket cases just don't sell well on this side of the pond. Its a shame too, she is such a wonderful machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Does anyone have a picture of the nacelle with the instruments...mine is missing. I would like to have a reference so if I find one I will know it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maggie Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 They say a picture is worth a thousand words...and here they are. These photos answered some questions for me. That is an ammeter between the speedo and the light switch..correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 They say a picture is worth a thousand words...and here they are. These photos answered some questions for me. Thats good,so we have 2 free wks at ABNs and now a couple with you:-DCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 If Forum members find them selves traveling in my neck of the woods please let me know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Dang Duece I was just up that way...the Triumph came from Omaha, or rather Glenwood. We live south of KC, not too far from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Keep looking if its meant to be you will find one. Mine popped up on Craig's List completely out of the blue. It sat on there for about a week before we decided to buy it. British basket cases just don't sell well on this side of the pond. Its a shame too, she is such a wonderful machine. Yes, theres one out there waiting for me! It may be of interest to you, TRWs were for military customers only (the exeption being some that were sold to the Paris Police force apparently), and were primarily purchased by the RAF and the british army. In addition, many were sold to Canada and Pakistan. Some of the tinware is said to be similar to Triumph Thunderbird, and that is why many TRWs are missing fork nacelle legs and tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Does anyone have a picture of the nacelle with the instruments...mine is missing. I would like to have a reference so if I find one I will know it. Thanks NOS nacelle tops do still turn up occasionally at bike jumbles in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 They turn up at the swap meets here from time to time as well. I found a place that makes fiberglass replicas but they are blanks, and you have to place the instruments in their proper place, thus needing the picture. I figure I can use one of the repros until I can find the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 They say a picture is worth a thousand words...and here they are. These photos answered some questions for me. That is an ammeter between the speedo and the light switch..correct? Ammeter correct,there is a slight difference in the positioning early/or late.will try and find picture i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefano Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 They turn up at the swap meets here from time to time as well. I found a place that makes fiberglass replicas but they are blanks, and you have to place the instruments in their proper place, thus needing the picture. I figure I can use one of the repros until I can find the real thing. Most tinware (mudguards & stays, toolboxes, nacelles, chainguards, front and rear stands, engine plate covers etc) is available new from Ace Classics in London. Sometimes their stuff needs a trial fit to get them right but is usually very good. so far I've used their bits on a '47 5T, a '52 TR5, a '55 T110, a '58 TR6 and 6T, '67 TR6C and '67 '69 & '70 T120R's and have always been happy with the results. Give them a try. All the best with your TRW, it's a very sweet bike to ride, and just as good as a Trophy on the rough stuff. Stefano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) Have a technical question for you guys. The exhaust pipes, the opening at the head is 1 1/4 inches, are the pipes the same diameter for their entire length or are there are expansions or reductions in the stock pipes? And where they join, does the primary side go into or over the connecting pipe? And what size is it? We are building a set of pipes, so that we can try to get the old girl running. We did not get the pipes in the picture with the bike. Here a some more pics of her. I know the cover on the primary shouldn't be welded...but, oh well, just another part to replace. BTW: Is that a compression release? Edited April 10, 2009 by Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Heres what your aiming for,:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Maggie, as per Catweasle's post, correct fitment is a 2 into 1 system, ie, the left cylinder downpipe immediately joins the right downpipe, and then mid section/silencer is down the right side (off-side) of the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 I got that part. Thanks. What I really need to know is what size the pipe is. Is it 1 1/4 inch and flared to fit or 1 1/2 inch with a reducer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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