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21. Ray Henderson 1928-2003 (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 23:30:40 +0100

I guess few - if any listers have ever met Ray Henderson. I suspect the vast majority of listers may have never heard of him - apart from seeing his name appearing in Triumph related books. But if yo

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22. A gentle reminder (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 12:41:06 +0100

Apologies for lists bombings but this is the last call for any newsletter editors who may have missed my post of some ten days ago offering an event report of the Standard Centenary Run in the UK and

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23. Centenary Run pix (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2003 17:59:27 +0100

FWIW, the 'Bolide' on-line newsletter has kindly made the following brief announcement in its weekly newsletter. Many of you asked for pix and a copy of the report (no, I haven't forgotten those who

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24. RE: Reproduction parts and limited runs? (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 23:41:40 +0100

Perhaps you can't depreciate inventory in the US, but you can in most of western Europe. So that we can all be 'harmonised' with what the bean-counters in Brussels is the best for everyone (namely th

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25. Re: Centenary Run (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 00:32:05 +0100

Many thanks Michael for your eulogies and I'm delighted you ALL enjoyed the event. As many listers are aware, this is a UK activity and to keep it in the same week as all the other Standard-Triumph c

/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00284.html (10,849 bytes)

26. Re: Gaydon Centenary meeting (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 08:52:51 +0100

Bill Davies wrote: That's the prototype Stag fastback, only one built as far as I am aware. Triumph experimanted with the fastback roofline on a number of prototypes - I am aware of Herald and 2000/2

/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00351.html (7,397 bytes)

27. The Standard Motor Company CENTENARY Run Report (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 14:23:36 +0100

For those of you who are magazine/newsletter editors - or are close to someone who is, please be aware I have completed the report of this event which took place in the UK on 23rd May. The report is

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28. Launch of OIL LEAK Classic Car Activities (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 09:35:53 +0100

No apologies in advance for perceived commercial overtones - because there aren't any. I am pleased to announce the emergence of OIL LEAK CCA into choking clouds of 'rich mixture,' skid marks and sti

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29. Standard Motor Company Centenary Run - UK. Fri 23 May, 2003 (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 09:25:46 +0100

On Friday May 23, 2003 - a 100 mile Road Run is taking place in the UK to commemorate the Centenary of The Standard Motor Company. I am the sole organiser and administrator. Starting at 11.15 and fin

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30. Re: UK Shows - Spitfire Tarmacrobatics Team (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 13:21:06 +0100

To go with the string back gloves, the 'driving shoes' are also a pre-requisite. These were slip-ons with the rubber of the heel extending up the back of the shoe to prevent scuffing on carpets. Grea

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31. Re: Idle (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 23:35:37 -0000

Michael - for the record, it was common to see a drop in idle speed on cars when new - as all lights were operated, especially when fitted with dynamos. I've had a similar problem on both the PI and

/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00043.html (7,787 bytes)

32. Re: Original tyre (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:35:58 -0000

My knowledge doesn't cover the time period requested - but hopefully the following will help a bit Spitfire was originally line fitted with Dunlop 'Gold Seal' and later Dunlop C41 - both cross-ply ty

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33. Standard Triumph Centenary Run - UK May 23, 2003 (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:12:33 -0000

If any overseas lister is interested, on Friday May 23, 2003 - a 100 mile Road Run is taking place in UK to commemorate the Centenary of The Standard Motor Company. I am the sole organiser and admini

/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00160.html (7,914 bytes)

34. Go on - ride (read) a factory 'Test Route' (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 19:28:18 -0000

I'm most grateful to Gary Klein of TRAC (Triumphs Around the Chesapeake) for offering webspace for a recent article. The material in question covers a visit I made in 2002 to some of the former 'test

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35. Re: Electric fans (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2003 14:01:33 -0000

ISTR from the dark recesses of more tan 30+ years of product knowledge that the factory fit fan moved the most air at around 2000 engine rpm. Any speed above or below 2k, the fan is basically doing n

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36. Re: Oil filter analysis (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 08:21:37 -0000

I just found this on a BMW message board, and thought it might be of some interest. There are several analyses of this sort on the 'web' and I feel the majority only serve to further confuse many peo

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37. Re: Oil filter analysis (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 20:30:42 -0000

I don't dislike any evaluation of any product providing it is backed up with statistical evidence from a recognisable and respected organisation. Too many of the reports I have seen on the 'net over

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38. Very little LBC content (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 10:20:15 -0000

Scott A. Roberts has IMHO entirely fulfilled list requirements by bringing LBC content to an unrelated subject - and congratulations surely from us all! Perhaps flying and driving Heralds really do h

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39. Tenuous LBC - Brooklands Racetrack, UK (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 08:57:25 -0000

Friends around the world Recognising this time of the year is notable for the imparting of 'useless knowledge' to those who seek to be informed, I thought the item below might be of passing interest.

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40. Next year in Europe (score: 1)

Author: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>

Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2002 02:02:23 -0000

Sorry to bomb the lists with this query but as many enthusiasts know, 2003 sees the 50th Anniversary of the TR2. It is also the Centenary of The Standard Motor Company and May 2003 sees, among other

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