How To Restore Triumph Tr7 And 8

Aided by various TR Specialists, ample photographic support, his own experiences & those of other amateur restorers, the author explains in some detail the characteristics of the various Triumph TR Sports cars, what to look out for when purchasing one & how to restore it cost effectively.

When the TR7 was introduced, it was a complete contrast to Triumphs traditional TR sports cars. Whereas the former sported a traditional, British image, the newer model presented a modern profile. This book is guaranteed to come to the rescue of owners attempting to determine which parts, accessories, and colours will restore their vehicle to factory-original condition.

Using his own wealth of hands-on experience combined with input from many owners & aided by the top TR7 & TR7 V8 specialists on both sides of the Atlantic, Roger Williams explains in great detail how to increase the performance & improve the aesthetics, handling & braking of the TR7, existing TR7-V8 conversions & the original TR7 V8. Balanced improvements for fast road, ultra fast road/rally, track-day or even more serious motorsport are all explored.

There was no book on improving or upgrading Triumph TR7 and 8, until now. This workshop manual covers the whole car front to back and contains advice based on many years of experience drawn from TR7/8 trade, racing and component specialists, and suppliers. The book covers planning a conversion or upgrade, improving the brakes, wheels and tire changes, body and trim, suspension and steering, upgrading the four cylinder engine, clutch, gearbox and axle upgrades, ignition, combustion, carburetion, EFI, electrics and RV8 engine transplants. This all in clear step-by-step detail with over 500 photos.

This is one in a series of manuals for car or motorcycle owners. Each book provides information on routine maintenance and servicing, with tasks described and photographed in a step-by-step sequence so that even a novice can do the work.

Completed at home by an enthusiastic DIY mechanic who has great experience rebuilding bikes, this book covers the complete restoration of a Triumph Trident T150V and a Triumph T160. Each and every aspect of the dismantling, refurbishment and reassembly of these classic bikes is covered in great detail, accompanied by a host of clear colour photos.

The step-by-step guide to planning and restoring your car in the most cost-effective way. Includes body, trim and mechanical restoration, left- to right-hand drive conversion, clubs, specialists and suppliers, welding and restoration techniques, and advice on what work to sub-contract.