Robert
I love it!
Nothing like posting a provocative message to elicit good response.
What's wrong with Auto Rust Technicians in Cranston?
Those of us who use logic, a modicum of elbow grease and can read, can
unpeel the onion to find rust in TR6s. Using a propane torch and a power
wire brush, I've found cracked welds, pinholes and suspected rust-through
spots.
It's the upfront "to start" (sandblasting and coating) costs of $1,500 that
ART asks for, that I find "interesting", given that it's 3X the going rates
of other suppliers, and doesn't involve welding.
Jerry's "secret weapon" is his TR6 welding jig, so he wants to extract a
$1,500 toll before being allowed entrance to the world of open ended welding
charges. Which, as he implies, is fine if you own an AH 1965 3000 MK III
advertised for $72,000 in Hemmings and don't want to get your hands dirty.
So, one onion layer at a time, and good luck to him and I'm looking for
other sources.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
To: "Jerry C Shaw" <slowtoaccept@yahoo.com>
Cc: <6pack@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: Frame Restoration Companies in the Northeast
> Hi,
>
> Try Triumph Rescue Service. I think they are in Barto, PA.
>
> What's wrong with Auto Rust Technicians in Cranston? Sure, they are a bit
> "quirky", but so are we. We drive TRiumphs for God's sake.
>
> To be honest, if Jerry said Triumph owners are cheap, he knows what he's
> talking about. There's a lot of Triumphs in the northeast that would be
> piles of FeO2 now if it weren't for his efforts. I've probably sent 15 or
> 20 TR6's over his way in the last 10 years... including my own!
>
> TR6 frames are nasty rust traps. Virtually every one that I've worked on
> has BIG PROBLEMS once you start working the metal. The metal is cheap -
> the labor is expensive. Think about it.
>
> Oops. We hit another hot button topic.
>
> rml
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