Steve
Thanks for the reply
I have been a member of the Triumphs list for some time, and some of the
stuff on it helps alot, given that the 2500S shares the much of the engine
/ gearbox / diff componentry a TR250 / TR6. Much of the suspension is common
to the 2500S, so parts are not too much a problem in that area.
This car has quite a history apparently - it seems that it was rebuilt after
a DPO put a Chev V8 and a Toyota gearbox. Apparently it drove like a pig, so
the owner who spent heaps found an engine, rebuilt it and mated to a Triumph
Dolomite Sprint gearbox - same design, closer ratios. He also completely
redid the body and put in a different (read bigger) radiator and cooling
fan.
It is a lovely car to drive, and this morning, I had no choice but to take
the kids to school, top down of course :-)
I see there is a Stag list as well - any good?
Cheers
David Greed
1974 Stag Man O/D
1979 2500S Man O/D
Email: Home: greed@wave.co.nz
Work: david.greed@telecom.co.nz
----- Original Message -----
From: Steven McCutcheon <Steven.McCutcheon@MAH.GOV.ON.CA>
To: <greed@wave.co.nz>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, 5 February 1999 09:32
Subject: Doubling the fleet-Stag -Reply
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>David G: Welcome to the four-seater group. We show our age when we succumb
to the wife and 2.2 children set. In all seriousness, the Stags are great
cars to ride in with the family and they are rare enought that they garner
all kinds of attention on the road. After owning TR's for over 20 years I
finally finished my Stag (ground-up) last summer and my wife and 2 daughters
love to ride in it whenever they can. They wouldn't mourn the loss of any
of my other cars but they object strongly every time I hint that maybe I
should sell the Stag because it will never look or run better than it does
right now. So....enjoy! ...and if you ever have any questions feel free to
bomb the list or e-mail me direct (I may not be able to answer every
question about Stags but I'll gladly help where possible.
>Steve Mc.
>1971 Stag Mk.I 4-speed manual
>1972 GT6 (conv.)
>1962 TR4
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