Biggest problem with "complete original Tripowers" is wrong carbs. Most often, the center carb is not original. The end carbs are sometimes wrong also--often with choke provisions, which is easy to ID. Air cleaner tops (chrome) are never usable, but the air cleaner bases usually can be restored easily. The linkage, fuel lines, choke parts are all available repro identical to OEM or NOS pieces. Painted carb bodies are my pet peeve. Usually, however, the paint can be bead blasted off and the carb bodies dichromated to OEM color.
A Tripower in need of restoration should sell for between $750 and $1,000. A restored unit with air cleaners ususally sells for between $1,800 & $2,700.
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