- 261. Re: [TR] Tops of the 3B's Frame (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:02:08 EST
- The report on the rolling chassis in a few words: Not real bad! I actually see at least 4 or 5 square inches of shinny gloss black! No serious rust holes or anything so all is well with the Ole Lady
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00197.html (8,314 bytes)
- 262. Re: [TR] TR3 Color Codes (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:34:19 EST
- It is getting real hard for the paint shops to convert the old codes into the new paint mixtures. It took PPG about a week to research, locate the formula for Spa White in DCC for my TR4 project. Hey
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00582.html (8,815 bytes)
- 263. Re: [TR] Green brake pads. (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:06:02 EST
- Hey Guys, "I don't care about your pads, I just want our Love to Last". "I break out in a Cold Sweat". Really, Darrell James Brown May He RIP == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Reg
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00661.html (7,569 bytes)
- 264. Re: [TR] A New Year's Ride (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:47:53 EST
- OK, You got me good on your Post. I only got about half way thru till I said "I want to do that". So, out to the garage, try to fire up the 62 TR4. It won't start so I get out the charger and the st
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00693.html (7,426 bytes)
- 265. Re: [TR] cracked TR6 diff mount - how bad does it have to be to (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2007 15:49:44 EST
- Just for the sake of discussion. I was chasing what seemed like a clunk in the TR3B's rear. Renewed everything W/O success. About a month ago when the body was removed from the frame a broken body mo
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00050.html (8,489 bytes)
- 266. Re: [TR] TR3 Instrument Panel (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 18:55:51 EST
- Darrell, I've taken the liberty of copying you on this email. FYI, it appears that the TRA judging manual is incorrect about the location of the wiper and dash light switches for TR3 and early TR3A.
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00084.html (7,686 bytes)
- 267. Re: [TR] TR3 carpets mats (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:21:09 EST
- IMO, the rubber ones don't fit particularly well in the TR4. They're okay, but clearly were designed for a TR3 pan. Hey, Coming in here late I suppose but the original rubber floor mats for TR3's and
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00335.html (7,110 bytes)
- 268. Re: [TR] TR2,3,4 thermostats (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:34:30 EST
- One thing to keep in mind with a bellows thermostat is that they were designed for the low pressure caps, 7 lbs I believe. If you decide to change to the higher pressure cap, the bellows will collaps
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00336.html (9,119 bytes)
- 269. [TR] Cracked TR3 Heads (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:06:30 EST
- It is my understanding from various sources that the supply of original TR3 cylinder heads is on the endangered species list. Seems that most spares are cracked beyond repair. Therefore, we should b
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00338.html (7,550 bytes)
- 270. Re: [TR] TR2,3,4 thermostats (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:21:07 EST
- NO. Blocking the bypass is a Bad Thing, as we've discussed. Using a sleeved thermostat is optional, IMO, I ran one just long enough to find out that it made no detectable difference on my car. The fa
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00341.html (8,659 bytes)
- 271. Re: [TR] Cracked TR3 Heads (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:07:20 EST
- So what price range are TR3A heads going for on ebay? When my engine was rebuilt I switched from a TR3A head to a TR4A head. I have no use for the old head so it just sits picking up surface rust. If
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00356.html (7,622 bytes)
- 272. Re: [TR] TR3 carpets mats (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:00:40 EST
- Rubber mats: They made one set for TR2-TR6. These mats are reproduced by Moss on the original tooling from Amco (they even say Amco, still). I had some in my TR6 for a while, fit reasonable well. Hey
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00383.html (7,894 bytes)
- 273. Re: [TR] TR3 carpets mats (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:23:34 EST
- Why, since as a period accessory they would be perfectly acceptable? I believe the removal of the Amco rubber mat removal practice started some time back when an anal interior judge suggested that on
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00406.html (8,046 bytes)
- 274. [TR] TRA Judging was Carpet Mats (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:43:04 EST
- Oh, dear. I thought that Club 'back-stabbing' (if this is what Darrell's remark is supposed to mean?) and within the same marque, was restricted only to the UK. C'mon Darrell - lighten up, please. Th
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00541.html (7,730 bytes)
- 275. [TR] Re: TRA Judging was Carpet Mats (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:09:28 EST
- The Monte Carlo Rally is an excellent example of cars that won outstanding prizes in the Concours after driving several thousand miles against the clock and in appalling winter conditions. Many got t
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00546.html (9,455 bytes)
- 276. Re: [TR] Re: TRA Judging was Carpet Mats (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:42:18 EST
- I remember seeing at least one or two such cars new on the lot at dealers in the Albany, NY, area, so.... :-) --Andy Mace Andy, Curious, do you recall if those white TR6 Tops had the signature US Spe
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00548.html (8,347 bytes)
- 277. [TR] 3B Update (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:55:24 EST
- Hey Guys & Gal, For what it's worth I would like to give the List an update on the Ole Lady TR3B. For those of you that are 60's generation folks, you see she is my "Chestnut Mare". I have "Given her
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00572.html (7,662 bytes)
- 278. Re: [TR] Anal retentives and Trailer Queens addition (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:11 EST
- This reporter would put forth an alternative view. In 27 years of Triumph ownership here in OHIO I can only recall one guy who pulls a Triumph short distances to a Show. He owns a Mayflower so I sort
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00605.html (11,527 bytes)
- 279. Re: [TR] Anal retentives and Trailer Queens addition (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:13:15 EST
- Seems I have heard of shows using a 'preservation class' that was for nearly original vehicles in unrestored/patina condition. Was that a TR show I'm thinking of or somewhere else? Geo I am told that
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00624.html (10,526 bytes)
- 280. Re: [TR] Anal retentives and Trailer Queens addition (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:17:48 EST
- Ooops, That would be Historic Preservation of Original Features or HPOF == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00625.html (8,051 bytes)
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