TR2/3/3A Anyone done the German TR3 Rack&P conversion?

[prb51]

Has anyone done the German R&P (for sale @ BPNW) for the TR3,,,either model solid or two piece?

 

[bluemiata90]

I'm not sure what the German R&P is, but I just resently did a R&P conversion that I bought from a company in England. It looks very much like the one on the BPNW site. The only thing is, since I did the conversion, I haven't finished the body off resto. so I haven't been able to test drive it with the new steering. I do know that the steering can be moved without any effort and seems very tight and smooth.

 

[tr8todd]

I heard of a conversion using a TR7 rack and misc pieces from Spitfires. I sold a rack to someone on this board last year who did the conversion. Maybe he'll chime in.

 

[Russ Austin]

Is that the system from ProTek, I believe you weld that R&P in place. I used the one from Ted Smith at British Auto Restoration in Roanoak, Virginia. They use a bolt on version, so if you want to go back to the original setup you can!

 

[prb51]

No, this is a bolt on system that has all of the parts for the solid steering TR3. It is a very complete system but the inst are in German and i can't get thetech stuff to translate. I think I can figure everything out but it would be handy to talk to soemeone that's done it. Brit Parts NW sells it and you can see the system on their site.

 

[DNK]

Did you buy it already?

 

[Murray]

I have that R+P installed on my TR3. It works great but there are some things you should know. E-mail me with your phone number and I will call you.

Murray Bruskin

 

[DNK]

well there you go.

 

[prb51]

Don,
Yup, already have the kit.

 

[TR4nut]

Murray-

If you don't mind sharing, give us the highlight issues of the setup. I'm considering this for my 3A project, depending on how things turn out.

I think the kit, if german, is from Bastruck. One of the features I thought was nice is that they at least figured out a way to make the horn and trafficator functional. The only thing it doesn't do is cancel the turn signal but I'd think you could get used to it.

Randy

 

[prb51]

Randy,
I'll take some pics during the project and post them.

 

[SteveTR]

PRB51,

If you're in Arizona you owe it to yourself to be in touch with Bill Close.

He documents everything in English not German, and I have done due diligence and found him to be excellent at answering questions.

Bill's phone number is (480) 835 0987
or www.eaglegatellc.com

I can't say enough about him.

 

[prb51]

Thanks Steve, I know Bill and we were on the phone today discussing various TR things.