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61. Re: Paint: Fenders on or off? (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 13:15:26 -0400
The term for this process is often called "color sanding". After the final spraying of the base, or color, coat, there will always be minor surface imperfections that keep the surface or the paint fr
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00552.html (10,160 bytes)

62. Re: Moss's current issue (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 13:16:56 -0400
Is anybody aware of a 3D computer vehicle model for the TR3? -- Hoyt 1954 TR2 TS561L 1959 TR3A TS33111L 1960 TR3A T543923L (note DMV error) 1960 TR3A TS74076L 1961 TR3A TS63304L == This list supporte
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00585.html (7,009 bytes)

63. Re: nail strip + dash vinyl. (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:28:29 -0400
I suspect that the impatient and lazy among us can make useful contributions in unintended ways. I know that I try to do my part . . . -- Hoyt 1954 TR2 TS561L 1959 TR3A TS33111L 1960 TR3A T543923L (n
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00647.html (7,035 bytes)

64. T543923L (note DMV error) (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:36:03 -0400
Somewhere along the line, somebody misread the "TS" as a T5" and that's what the vehicle title shows. I inquired at the Virginia DMV (not an organization regaled for its flexibility) about how I coul
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00648.html (7,556 bytes)

65. USA Source for Smith & Deakin fiberglass body panels? (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:19:40 -0400
Example: Front Apron 2-3-3A #118.25 (US$217.77) [plus VAT and shipping] Is there a USA source for Smith & Deakin fiberglass body panels? Any experience with these panels? -- Hoyt 1954 TR2 TS561L 195
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00650.html (7,104 bytes)

66. Re: thermostats (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:43:46 -0400
But too big a pump (too large a GPM rating) doesn't leave the water and air in contact with each other long enough and reduces efficiency. Time is also an important consideration because all heat tra
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00686.html (10,352 bytes)

67. Re: Tires (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:49:52 -0400
The tire manufacturers will provide outside diameter measurements for their tires. You only need to know what that measurement was on the OEM tires and find a match. You can use this same method if y
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00687.html (7,206 bytes)

68. Re: thermostats (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:42:01 -0400
That's not entirely an unlikely assumption. Since the sleeved thermostat has not been ubiquitous, the "design" has changed and I'd guess that the by-pass is not sized correctly in that event. A simil
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00690.html (9,540 bytes)

69. Re: thermostats (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:01:28 -0400
Kind of. It's a box on the back of the radiator that has a hole only large enough for the fan blade. The relationship of the fan blade to the edge of the shroud is important (not too deep or to far a
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00708.html (9,437 bytes)

70. Re: thermostats (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:50:47 -0400
You are right. Muddleheaded thinking on my part. I was thinking more along the lines of too big a pump and the problems related to that, like cavitation. Moving the water faster through the radiator
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00709.html (9,956 bytes)

71. Re: Great TR weekend (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 18:07:31 -0400
That is always a great opportunity to learn some metal bumping skills (for both panels). The stater tool kit offered by Eastwood is good as is the classic little red book "Key To Metal Bumping". Lot'
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00747.html (7,349 bytes)

72. Re: Wheel Paint for 76 TR6b Steel Wheels (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:09:12 -0400
I still favor the body-colour wheels found on the early TR's. It just looks classier, IMHO. Even the wire rims look good done this way. Of course, it might be best to powder coat the wheels whatever
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00752.html (8,482 bytes)

73. Do-it-youself powdercoating oven? (was: Wheel Paint for 76 TR6b (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:01:10 -0400
I have been told that burning (not heating to 400 degrees) powder releases toxic material that can contaminate the food. This may vary with the chemistry of individual powders and even the amount of
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00793.html (8,372 bytes)

74. Re: trany and rear axile storage,powder coating (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:05:37 -0400
For bigger items at home, it appears that the cost-effective way is to use one of those larger infrared heaters. But it takes a lot of time and attention pl;us the initial expense of the heaters. I w
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00794.html (7,491 bytes)

75. Phantom Grip Limited Slip Differential for TR (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:38:28 -0400
I stumbled over the Phantom Grip Limited Slip Differential during an eBay search. They offer an application for TR's; cost is $300 +. The website is http://www.phantomgrip.com/. Honestly, it sounds l
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00834.html (7,333 bytes)

76. I'm putting a Ford 302 V8 in my TR3 like Paul and Tom . . . (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 01:38:34 -0400
Back in the late 70's a friend performed a 283/Powerglide conversion on his TR3 and used it to embarrass the big Healeys (and a 'Vette or two). Has anybody used the Chevy 4.3L V-6? The turbo 4 from a
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00862.html (8,887 bytes)

77. Re: I'm putting a Ford 302 V8 in my TR3 like Paul and Tom . (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:07:17 -0400
Whew! -- Hoyt == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00890.html (7,165 bytes)

78. Re: Tenax Question (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 16:21:05 -0400
You could always weld the hole shut, drill and tap. Or, . . . Loctite Form-A-Thread Repair Kit p/n 28654 Use your Loctite Form-A-Thread Kit to permanently repair stripped threads and fasteners in fiv
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00905.html (8,148 bytes)

79. Re: Tenax Question (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 21:43:47 -0400
I purchased a MAC Tools set off eBay for about US$30 that included the tool and different sizes of inserts. Harbor Freight carries the inserts as well. they are aluminium, so there is a potential for
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00913.html (7,815 bytes)

80. Re: Crash pad replacement (score: 1)
Author: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 13:51:53 -0500
The content of the VTR's robots.txt is: User-agent: ia_archiver Disallow: / This blocks the entire site for anybody with the user agent cited, but not for anyone else. In fact, I ran a webcrawler aga
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00938.html (8,574 bytes)

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