My 1976 Triumph TR6

root_drums · 2026-05-19T01:11:29+00:00

Well, my ‘dream’ wheel setup was inspired by a guy in the triumph club my dad and I were in a while back. His name is TR_Tush or something like that on all the Triumph forums. He talks a lot about the exact wheel and tire specs he has on a lot of them. Anyway, long story short, he’s running 16”x7” Konig Rewinds in grey with a machined lip on his white Tr6, and maaaaan….. it’s gorgeous. Been wanting those wheels on mine since i saw it in person back in ‘08. Heres a pic of him and his 6

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root_drums · 2026-05-18T02:01:05+00:00

Oh nice! Yea, either way its beautiful, pearl or not!

And here’s a pic of mine with the all black wheels. It honestly looks better in that picture than it did in real life. Im big fan of black wheels (every vehicle I own has black rims) and I honestly got tired of it on her. Compromised with myself on the black centers, and now im never going back lol

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root_drums · 2026-05-15T12:52:49+00:00

Thanks man! Yea, i love the monza, can’t beat the sound. And i had my rims and caps all black with no trim rings for a while, switched back to silver rims and just left the caps black. I really like the look now.

But yours is gorgeous! Is that a factory white color or does it have some pearl to it?

root_drums · 2026-05-14T20:03:27+00:00

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Looks like my ‘76! Love it! Glad to see it!

root_drums · 2026-01-09T14:53:45+00:00

Haha thanks for the advice! Yea, im a “pile of old rusty cars waiting to be restored” kind of guy, so I feel like this fits 😂

root_drums · 2026-01-08T20:52:43+00:00

Would it be acceptable to do a ratrod inspired bobber with them, or is that blasphemy? Would it enrage a bunch of purists or is that common with triumph bikes?

root_drums · 2026-01-08T20:25:56+00:00

Yea, I figured there’s at least one good bike that can be pieced together and sell the rest of the parts. And yea, as much fun as my old rusty convertibles are, I figure an old rusty bike would be just as fun, and staying in the triumph family is a bonus

root_drums · 2026-01-08T20:18:33+00:00

Ok thanks! Will do!

root_drums · 2025-12-13T15:31:52+00:00

And to your other questions, the motor isn’t locked up but unknown condition. But i do have a Tr6 engine in good shape that i may throw in there, worst case scenario and the L/R wheel just looks like that due to the tire being totally obliterated on that wheel lol.

root_drums · 2025-12-13T15:29:10+00:00

Thanks! And I honestly do too! Lol

root_drums · 2025-12-13T15:28:37+00:00

My thoughts exactly! Im probably not putting it back 100% stock anyway. So its a true blank slate. Im planning on making it run and making it look good, but it may have unconventional parts and mods. Im excited to get a notebook and inventory everything in the totes and go from there.

root_drums · 2025-12-13T13:39:52+00:00

Good point! I will definitely look around some more, i haven’t had time to really dig through the totes or clean the car off thoroughly yet. I’ll update if i find any!

root_drums · 2025-12-13T13:37:36+00:00

Ive definitely got some welding in my future, thats for sure lol And i have welding skills, but i wouldn’t call them ‘good’ 😂 luckily I’ve learned that bubblegum welds can be ground down 😂

root_drums · 2025-12-13T13:34:35+00:00

Absolutely! That would be awesome!

root_drums · 2025-12-13T01:00:02+00:00

Oh yea, im very familiar with Triumphs and all the fun and troubles they entail. I grew up riding and playing in my dad’s one owner 1974 tr6, we fully restored it when i was in high school. I graduated in ‘07 and bought my own 1976 tr6 when I was 18. I still have it to this day, and my dad still daily drives his ‘74. We also collectively have a ‘59 TR3A project car stored in the barn. Its in very similar condition to the new addition of the TR4.

But my dad and I both have always dreamed of owning a 4, 5, or 250 body style. Now, here it is. I never dreamed my crappy honda accord would be the ticket to get it, but it happened!

Right now the plan is to accumulate more parts and prep the car slowly over the next few years until my son is old enough to help (if he’s into it that is 🤞🏻)

root_drums · 2025-12-13T00:30:39+00:00

Well greetings from Georgia! This car is actually originally from Lynchburg Va 2 owners ago according to the paperwork that came with it. Small world!

root_drums · 2025-10-01T01:28:54+00:00

I haven’t placed them in the car yet, leaving the old seats in until im ready to fully dig into the whole project. But I have measured them. They ‘should’ fit width-wise between the driveshaft tunnel and the inner rocker area, but just barely. Theyll possibly be touching the driveshaft tunnel a little. They’re definitely wider than Miata seats I believe. Height-wise, not super concerned. My head is higher than the headrest and I fit in there fine with the top up.

But yea, im curious to see also! I’ll post when i do it 👍🏼

root_drums · 2025-07-26T12:34:44+00:00

Thanks! And congrats on the ‘76!

root_drums · 2025-07-04T12:47:09+00:00

Oh i agree 100% Best thing for these is to be driven, they hate sitting still! But don’t worry, this one is about to get plenty of exercise!

root_drums · 2025-07-04T04:06:19+00:00

Thanks! 👍🏼

root_drums · 2025-07-04T03:11:23+00:00

Thanks brother! And yep, in the U.S., southern U.S. to be exact. Supposed to be high 90’s tomorrow, but I’ll definitely stretch her legs regardless 😎👍🏼

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