The project began as a series of tech sessions revolving around the dismantling of a TR6 for parts. The thought here was to allow interested LITA members to take apart a TR6 in order to learn how it is put together. Tony Vigliotti, who didn't believe that the car was restorable when he bought it from club member, John Baumann, last year, made the car available. The tech sessions would be held at his shop on Saturdays.
Initially, Tony wanted to remove the transmission and overdrive unit to use in his fully restored TR250. The balance of the car would be stored as spare parts to guarantee that the TR250 would have a steady supply of parts for several years. The dismantling began on January 21, 2001 and as it progressed that day, Tony began to see that the car wasn't as bad as he previously thought. It was restorable and Tony began to have an idea. He always felt the TR6 was too narrow and thought widening it 6 inches would improve its looks and make it more comfortable to ride in.
Tony was thinking about undertaking this project himself once the car was dismantled, but, went one step further to suggest that his project become a Long Island Triumph Association club project. Something that the club could call its own, utilize as a learning resource via ongoing tech sessions and enjoy the knowledge and camaraderie that a project of this type can bring. His proposal was greeted with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm when it was presented at the monthly LITA meeting. All LITA members are welcome to join in the fun and excitement.
