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21. Re: [TR] A rose by any other name? (A bit of Standard Triumph history for them wots interested) (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 09:30:55 -0700; Thanks, Don - and to anyone else who found my little dissertation of interest. Just returned from taking the dogs for a walk and something triggered a doubt about the correct terminologies. In fact,; /html/triumphs/2015-01/msg00009.html (16,937 bytes)
22. [TR] This is Triumph (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 10:50:32 -0700; I had a look at the video of the original auction of the TR5 currently on topic and was staggered to see it finally reached US$105,000 - so whoever later bought it on ebay sure got a bargain. I was j; /html/triumphs/2015-01/msg00012.html (8,616 bytes)
23. Re: [TR] This is Triumph (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 15:16:40 -0700; The following Q&A appeared on the website Q: has this car ever been crashed? Jan-01-15 A: NO! There was NO body or frame damage or rust found during the year-long frame-off restoration. Please send m; /html/triumphs/2015-01/msg00017.html (10,757 bytes)
24. Re: [TR] In case anyone is heading to the Continent in their TR5... (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 09:52:01 -0700; ... and it doesn't include the things that usually gave up the ghost on 5's - viz pressure relief valve, fuel pump and metering unit:) Those items are today of far better quality - even though they'r; /html/triumphs/2015-01/msg00073.html (9,900 bytes)
25. Re: [TR] Triumph Continental Touring Kit - TR4/4A (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:14:31 -0700; Approx touring kit dimensions were 2'6" long, 10" front to back and about 7" high. They were made of heavy duty waxed cardboard and the ends were protected by a thin gauge ribbing of perforated steel; /html/triumphs/2015-01/msg00076.html (18,048 bytes)
26. [TR] Is it a TR4(A) or a Spridget? (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 04:34:47 -0700; This is a multipart message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_0056_01D0395B.C3C43F90 charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit A friend sent me the attached pic of a scene when Sweden changed; /html/triumphs/2015-01/msg00133.html (331,035 bytes)
27. Re: [TR] Is it a TR4(A) or a Spridget? (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:30:10 -0700; Looking at the pic again in 'zoom' there's what appears to be another Britmobile. On the left hand side with a guy standing immediately in front of the LH tail-light is what looks like an Austin Vand; /html/triumphs/2015-01/msg00153.html (9,841 bytes)
28. [TR] TR6 - one of the first ten made (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2015 07:09:38 -0700; This is a multipart message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_0269_01D04929.9C6A3FC0 charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I've been going through a raft of old 35mm slides and pix recent; /html/triumphs/2015-02/msg00060.html (303,284 bytes)
29. Re: [TR] TR3 rear spring specification (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:54:40 -0700; Delving into my ancient archive of Sales Technical Data for sidescreen TR's I read - and quote: "The suspension systems vary according to the eventual destination market. Essentially, suspension syst; /html/triumphs/2015-02/msg00080.html (11,857 bytes)
30. [TR] Beg pardon, milord? (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:20:48 -0700; Apologies for my ignorance on what has clearly been a well-aired thread on instruments but could someone please enlighten me? What are Pebble Beach and tier five customers and which should I aspire t; /html/triumphs/2015-02/msg00134.html (8,015 bytes)
31. Re: [TR] GT6 Cabriolet, diff (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 02:02:46 -0700; Factory specs for GT6 axle ratios for all markets were 3.89 diff on all cars with overdrive and 3.27 for those without. I too had a Mk2 GT6 with a 3.27 diff and an overdrive because such a combo was; /html/triumphs/2015-03/msg00016.html (10,057 bytes)
32. Re: [TR] Accessory power in +ground TR3 (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:37:31 -0700; Maybe I haven't grabbed the concept here but if the plan is to run a GPS, phone charger or laptop - or two out of three at any one time, what's wrong with plugging in to a cigar lighter socket? I do; /html/triumphs/2015-03/msg00046.html (9,577 bytes)
33. Re: [TR] Other Triumph Forums (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:45:05 +0100; I've only been on this list since 1997 but have fond memories of 'fluif' and dear Fred Thomas powder-coating everything that moved - and a few things that didn't. Joe Curry and his camber-compensator; /html/triumphs/2015-03/msg00208.html (12,617 bytes)
34. Re: [TR] What's the general life expectancy for rubber bushes for LBCs? (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 11:19:59 +0100; I thought Michael Porter's take on this question was extremely well-informed and useful for those who do not possess his automotive engineering knowledge. I too have experimented with polyurethane bu; /html/triumphs/2015-04/msg00051.html (10,935 bytes)
35. Re: [TR] Distributor help (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 17:38:41 +0100; This an interesting thread and one which will have strong advocates for both electronic ignition and points/condenser set-ups. Though I no longer have a classic car, I did have major issues with the; /html/triumphs/2015-04/msg00090.html (11,511 bytes)
36. Re: [TR] TR6 paint colours, names and BL paint codes. (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 09:30:45 +0100; While it's useful to see differing colours, the charts are inaccurate inasmuch as colours were not available simply year to year. The majority covered more than one year. Furthermore, if a colour was; /html/triumphs/2015-04/msg00231.html (9,403 bytes)
37. Re: [TR] Further Thoughts on Cooling (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Tue, 19 May 2015 09:03:50 +0100; My two cents worth FWIW is as follows: There was some concern at the factory many years ago about cooling issues generally. On the wet liner 4 cylinder engine, cooling could become a problem if 'crud; /html/triumphs/2015-05/msg00127.html (13,020 bytes)
38. Re: [TR] Further Thoughts on Cooling (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Wed, 20 May 2015 11:51:05 +0100; Seems the attitude of the majority of BMW drivers globally is that as a whole, they *own* the road and you're privileged to use it too. Much the same goes for those driving Audis as well. Jonmac --; /html/triumphs/2015-05/msg00140.html (10,893 bytes)
39. Re: [TR] Triumph Keys (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Fri, 22 May 2015 11:20:01 +0100; Chuck On your Heritage Certificate, does it give any suggestion of the car being delivered to its first owner in the UK or Europe under the personal export scheme? If it does, then the car 'accommoda; /html/triumphs/2015-05/msg00166.html (9,176 bytes)
40. Re: [TR] Triumph Keys (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk>; Date: Fri, 22 May 2015 16:12:18 +0100; Then it's probably safe to assume it was a cancelled personal export order and Sales Conversion never got around to doing all the work it should have done. Probably done on a Friday afternoon when ev; /html/triumphs/2015-05/msg00172.html (10,523 bytes)

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