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1955 triumph CA chopper build

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just purchased a 1955 triumph 650, i believe it started out as a t110 tiger. it has a 55 frame and bottom end matched with a 62 single carb top end. As far back as the history goes it was chopped and built back in the late 60s in san jose CA, have original pink from that era, was dissassebled in the 80s at some point and never built again, sat in bits for years till i picked it up in medford oregon and have begun the rebuild of the bike back to its former glory. Figured starting a forum would help with some troubleshooting and maybe give me some leads to finding the parts and things i would need to get the project done
first i was wondering if anyone knew a company i could aquire a full engine gasket rebuild kit from for the 55 engine model i have, the only ones that are available on google are for 63 up and curious as to if it would matter, thanks alot and i hope to get some input
 
#2 · (Edited)
Hello Catdogdouche
Welcome to the Forum
Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will be along shortly to help ya further.
You may want to try posting in this thread here.
Or start a build thread🙂
Classic, Vintage & Veteran
Some photos are always good to add look forward to seeing your build. 👍
I personally like using Baxter Cycle they have online parts manuals very helpful folks

Another site for manuals if you don't have already www.classicbike.biz
 
#3 ·
Thanks 51Tbird, i appreciate the recommendation. hope to get plenty more down the road from fellow triumph enthusiests.
i took a few pictures of the lot if anyone wanted to see, it will definatly need some work. gonna need some other things down the road like coils and such but i think i got a good haul, worth getting back on the road and take it to some shows
 

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