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Chiltern TRs |
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Chiltern Group Technical Support Network |
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The Network is made up of members of the Chiltern Group, who are
generously prepared to give of their time to share their hard-won
experience and knowledge to help others.
They do so freely for the benefit
of fellow TR owners on a purely voluntary basis. They are not professional
engineers and may not know all the answers, but they do have a
wealth of experience gained from long term TR ownership. Get in touch or
seek them out at a Group meeting.
Roger Alderton |
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| Early Side Screen Cars - | |
| Hywel LLoyd - Sulgrave |
Hywel has owned his TR2 for 11 years and it gets well used ! With a well developed engineering skill and ability he offers specialist experience covering steering, rear axle (inc differential) and SU carbs (of the era). Call Hywel by chance no later than 11.00pm |
| Geoff Wooldridge - Wallingford |
Geoff’s previous car was a TR4 and he offers practical experience of general maintenance and “keeping ‘em going”. In this context he has a very well developed network of local contacts. |
| Simon Harrison - Longmoor |
Simon has 25 years TR ownership. Happy to advise on all 4 cylinder models and able to tackle most things other than bodywork or trim. Engine crane and stand available to borrow. Generally unavailable before 8pm weekdays. |
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| Peter Bowden - Bierton |
Peter has amassed considerable experience of most things TR in 35 years of ownership. If he doesn’t know, then he probably knows someone who does. |
| Nick Thorne - Twyford |
Nick has spent a career in the motor industry and was a VSCC enthusiast before joining the TR brigade with a TR3, which has now been replaced with a TR4. Extensive practical knowledge, a good range of tools and a compressed air line available |
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| Roger Alderton - Launton |
First TR6 in 1987 followed by a long door TR2. Roger describes himself as a polisher first and engineer second but does most of his own work (other than bodywork) and happy to lend a hand. A reasonable library and range of tools and equipment including a lift. |
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Bob Camden - Long Crendon |
Bob has had his six for 3 years and is able to offer well developed practical skill and with particular focus on the engine. Additionally, he can offer the advantage of a 6ft deep inspection pit. Bob is usually available after 5pm Monday – Friday and at most weekends. |
| Dick Cox - Brackley |
Dick has had the current car for 4 years but previously undertook a nut & bolt restoration on a GT6. Happy to provide advice and practical assistance; ask the question and if he can’t help he’ll say so ! |
| Tim Oates - Abingdon |
Tim is very modest about his technical experience but over 25 years he’s rebuilt the rear suspension, installed the wiring loom and formed fuel lines, re-trimmed, fitted relays (headlamps) and instrumentation. Workshop gear includes torque wrenches and a low level jack. Tim’s not available on Sundays or Public Holidays. |
| Ian Stubbings - Launton |
Ian, an electrical engineer by profession, has had his six (running twin carbs) for 4 years and does most things for himself. Happy to offer practical help if possible and with a good range of tools available. |
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| Other resources - | |
| When in doubt, Read The Manual !! | |
| Check out the books by Bill Piggott and Roger Williams | |
| Check out the Technicalities CD (you will have received a copy when you joined the TR Register) | |
| Various books and CDs are available from the TR Register Online Shop at www.tr-register.co.uk/acatalog/ | |
| Check out the TR Register Forum at www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php | |
| Buyers' Guides for each TR model on the TR Register site at www.tr-register.co.uk//downloads.htm | |
| Contact Ian Gibson, TR Register Technical Editor, at technical@tr-register.co.uk | |
| TR Register 'European Breakdown Directory' available from the office | |
| Useful website, mainly for TR6 and 250 at www.buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/technical.htm | |
| Useful website for tuning SU carbs at www.mintylamb.co.uk/?page=sutune.htm | |
| Everything you need to know about wheels and tyres - see www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html | |
| To see a list of local suppliers recommend by Chiltern Group members - click here | |
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- Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated - Roger Alderton at adlfirst@btconnect.com |
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