Jeff:
After 24 years and 270,000 miles, I decided to rest my rear center bumper
piece last fall. I plan eventually to have the dent taken out and the
piece replated. In the meantime, I purchased a replacement from TRF. John
Swauger was forth-right in advising that the replacement available now is
not up to the quality standard of the originals, but they are all that is
available. They will do , even though they are not as heavy or the chrome
as good as the originals. Even if you were to find a NOS, after all these
years it would have to be replated. That is your choice, get a not so
grand replacement or find an original and have it rechromed.
As to the wooden steering wheels, you are probable referring to Moto Lita
wheels, made in England, and the traditional replacement for Triumphs. I
bought mine direct from the factory by calling them on the phone. They do
have a distributor in the US and several of the LBC dealers carry some of
the styles. By buying direct I saved a couple of bucks and, more
importantly, was able to get the style closest to the original (15", flat,
Leather, three spokes, with slots). I have not found that style carried
here by any of the dealers. Now for the wood rim ones, that's another
story.
Bob
Jeff Slaton wrote:
> Hay Gang,
> I currently have my early production 1974 TR6 under the knief and would
> like to go back with bumpers that have NO overriders. With the
> differances in the two bumpers it looks like I am going to have to get
> 73 bumpers.
>
> I would like to get a rear center that has NO holes in it. I have
> located a very early one that is NOS and has never been on a car. The
> problem is that it has holes for a license plate lamp and Triumph name
> plate. The price is $125 which isn't to bad but I would like to get a
> smooth one. Is there anyone out there who has any suggestions and if
> there are any common problems that might arise. Yes, I would like a 73
> front as well.
>
> Is there any one that has any? I might even be interested in some that
> the chrome is bad on if the price is right. I am willing to get them
> plated.
>
> I like the overriders but would like to go flat chested for a while
> instead of silicone vally.
>
> Jeff Slaton
> Murray Kentucky
> CF12525U 74 TR6
> TS6774 55 TR2
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