- 41. Progress Report (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 00:20:04 -0400
- It should happen THIS WEEK! As I have the week off, I should be driving my Herald by Friday... At this point, the boot is finished, save for the fuel tank and the jack strap. Everything else is in pl
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00066.html (8,743 bytes)
- 42. Coil Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 14:12:27 -0400
- Hi- I am up to the point in my restoration that I have a question regarding a Lucas coil. The one I have is marked "12HP" and has a part number I recall as "45212" Can anyone tell me if this one requ
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00109.html (6,995 bytes)
- 43. Herald Progress (longish) (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2002 03:54:24 -0400
- For those following the saga of my little Herald restoration... The past two weeks have seen great things happen. I took last week off from work, and ended up in my garage for about 14 hours a day, p
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00221.html (9,316 bytes)
- 44. Re: Body off resto (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2002 14:50:58 -0400
- recon tacking windshield I started my "2 month express restoration" in May of 2001. I am currently just about finished, some 15 months later. Granted, I really lost momentum after 9/11, mainly due t
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00236.html (8,923 bytes)
- 45. Re: [triumph_herald] Herald Progress (longish) (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 01:07:13 -0400
- Well, I didn't get my ride yet... Perhaps tomorrow or Tuesday... I tried starting her for the first time tonight. Spins over real well, but no start. Good Spark, Good air, leaves only fuel. Found the
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00243.html (8,994 bytes)
- 46. It Runs, It Leaks. (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 00:57:19 -0400
- Well, the Herald actually runs. That part only took a few minutes, and a little distributor fiddling. Sounded kinda off for a little while, till I tapped both carb bowls with a ratchet- tapping the f
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00264.html (8,202 bytes)
- 47. Re: [triumph_herald] It Runs, It Leaks. (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 17:58:06 -0400
- John & GrahamThanks to both for replying on this one. I think you both might be on to something, mainly the sealing block. I did the complete engine rebuild several months back, and she has been sitt
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00282.html (8,558 bytes)
- 48. Now What? (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 00:08:20 -0400
- Well, she runs, and she DRIVES! Yes! The 64 Herald emerged this evening, around 10, to a cloudy moonlit night, for her inaugural cruise around the block. 4.1 miles later, she went back into her bay f
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00401.html (7,754 bytes)
- 49. Vibration... (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 00:02:36 -0400
- Well, I ran the Herald about 5 more miles tonight, but noticed that at about 45-50mph there was a bit of a vibration. I am wondering if it might be the driveshaft is out of balance. Any thoughts? Sco
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00420.html (6,901 bytes)
- 50. Convertible top (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:27:22 -0400
- Well, another milestone has been reached, The hood is now in place- just it is suffering from the usual affliction of the uninstalled- it is VERY tight. I am sure this will resolve once I let her sit
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00478.html (7,113 bytes)
- 51. Re: What's the one thing I shouldn't forget to bring? (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 22:54:02 -0400
-
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00212.html (6,787 bytes)
- 52. In case anyone is looking for a project TR3 (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 19:08:11 -0400
- Ok- Due to several realizations, I now have a surplus TR3 I had gotten as a project... I don't really have room for it, I don't have the time or money for the project(which is in line behind the Hera
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00292.html (8,267 bytes)
- 53. TR3 I mentioned (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 20:00:10 -0400
- Forgot to mention in my previous e-mail regarding the TR3 I am offering- I am in southern NJ. Scott
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00295.html (6,300 bytes)
- 54. Re: Female LBC owners, was: RE: Hello from a new list member! (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 23:09:25 +0100
- The local fabric stores have stopped giving me weird looks- they just know me as the guy building a reproduction WWII British uniform, and associated stuff... I use a sewing machine from the mid 1940
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00399.html (9,056 bytes)
- 55. Re: one bolt very long (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 04 May 2002 12:58:14 -0400
- I find it very easy to powder coat 1. Find part 2. Ship to Fred 3. Receive part back finished 4 Install on car See? Takes almost no time at all! Scott ;) /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00057.html (6,899 bytes)
- 56. Re: Different Body (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 06 May 2002 12:57:44 -0400
- To reply to your question about what a GT6+ would look like now, you have to take into account the total lack of originality in today's crop of automobiles. Most likely it would reflect the current t
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00109.html (8,662 bytes)
- 57. Re: Fw:Petrol (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:45:54 -0400
- How long have you worked for the petroleum interests? I'm always interested lower fuel prices. At $6.00/hr, it takes me 2 hours to fill the Triumph, 4 to fill the Plymouth, and there's other things
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00140.html (7,013 bytes)
- 58. Progress (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 08:31:43 -0400
- Just thought I'd post a quick progress report for my Herald... Only about a year behind schedule at this point, but getting closer every day! (Gotta be quick, then off to drudgery. er, work...) The b
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00468.html (7,644 bytes)
- 59. Re: [triumph_herald] Progress (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 17:52:17 -0400
- That sounds like I should be ok then- I looked everything over real well, and it seemed to me that loose was what was wanted. At first it seemed excessive, but moving the hub a bit, the ring locked
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00476.html (7,040 bytes)
- 60. Re: Master mechanic at it again, 10 times longer than it should (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 00:58:29 -0400
- Real moral of the story- look for outside influences before attempting internal repairs... (As I learned doing heavy rescue with the fire company in years past- Whence coming upon an accident scene,
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00525.html (7,487 bytes)
This search system is powered by
Namazu