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> Date: Wed, 16 Apr 1997 16:47:12 -0700
> From: Vadim Akselrod <vadim@vadim.com>
> Subject: Wanted: TR6 Grill
>
> Hi folks,
>
> With summer quickly approaching, the after-market small-holed grill that
> the PO had installed on my '73 TR6 is causing it to run hotter than I would
> like. Does anyone have a spare stock grill that they would not mind
> parting with? I don't really feel like forking over what TRF is asking...
> Thanks!
Vadim,
I don't happen to have a spare grill, but I seem to recall
that these still available from any of the "big three" parts
vendors. (See attachment for vendor contact info.) This is
part 821295 on cars after CF1 commision number, and runs
about $150-$200. However, the plastic grille doesn't rust,
so it should be available from somebody with a parts car.
Note that the cloisonne "TR6" emblem that goes on the grill
is also very pricey new. (~$75.00)
However, the problems may not be just the grill. There
is also a radiator "shroud" which channels the air from
the long/narrow TR6 grill into the radiator. This is
also available from the major parts vendors, and is not
too expensive. In my experience, this makes a big
difference in the TR6 cooling system. If you don't mind the
non-standard grille's appearance, you may want to try this
first, as you'll need it with the stock grille anyway.
Also, if the cooling system hasn't been back-flushed
in the past couple of years, this would be well worth
your while. A standard flush-and-fill kit fits nicely
in the heater hoses.
--ken
'70/'74 TR6 Daily Drivers
--
Kenneth B. Streeter | EMAIL: streeter@sanders.com
Sanders, PTP2-A001 |
PO Box 868 | Voice: (603) 885-9604
Nashua, NH 03061 | Fax: (603) 885-0631
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Re: finding Triumph parts...
For parts, I would suggest first contacting one of the "big three"
Triumph parts vendors:
The Roadster Factory (aka TRF)
PO Box 332
Armagh PA 15920
800-678-8764
Level One (you know the part numbers) 800-678-8764
Level Two (you need help with part numbers) 800-234-1104
Tech. Research (answers to your problems) 814-446-4491
Customer Service (after you've received the part) 814-446-4495
Order Fax (24 hours) 814-446-6729
Moss Motors
PO Box MG
7200 Hollister Avenue
Goleta, CA 93116
Orders: 800-235-6954 Outside CA (except Alaska)
800-322-6985 CA only
Info: 805-968-1041
963-0741
Victoria British (aka Vickie Brit, aka Sunbeam Spares)
PO Box 14991
11567 W 83rd Terrace
Lenexa, KS 66215
Orders: 800-255-0088
913 541-8500
Also, there are three ways a VTR Membership will help in acquiring
parts for a Triumph:
* Access to the VTR Consultant on your model of Triumph.
* Access to the VTR National magazine's classified ads (both
advertising for parts that you need, and seeing ads for
parts for sale.)
* Links to other Triumph enthusiasts who may have parts,
particularly via local chapters. (see
http://www.vtr.org/chapters.html for more info on the chapter
nearest to you...)
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