I've known about this one for quite some time but never had the chance to
check it out. Just so happened that everything worked out this past week
to do something about it!
I'd like to see the look on your face when that pig lands in your yard later
this month......!
> Congratulations! Glad to hear you finally got the Mayflower. I know you've
> been looking for one for awhile now. I'll believe your buying days are over
> when pigs can fly! 8^)
>
> Michael Ferguson
>
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> >From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com>
> >To: Triumphs@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Flower power? aka my latest addition.....
> >Date: Sat, Dec 11, 1999, 3:06 PM
> >
>
> >
> > I guess its time to announce the latest addition to my small stable of
> > Triumphs.....and that would be one 1953 Triumph Mayflower....
> >
> > This particular car is about 98% complete and for the most part original.
> > The knobs were replaced with custom made brass ones because the heat
> > inside car melted the plastic ones! Also it now sports an electric fuel
>pump
> > rather than the mechanical unit. Oh yea, one other item, PO added a rear
> > window stop lamp due to the small size of the original brake lamps.
> >
> > The car hasn't run for about 4 years or so but was running when parked
> > and is black with red interior.
> >
> > There is some rust on the car, nothing that can't be fixed however with a
> > little effort and time. There is a modest amount of sheet metal being
> > reproduced for these cars. Just enough to get me by it would appear.
> >
> > It shares many parts with the TR2s and TR3s such as the steering wheel
> > and trafficator, front suspension components, horns and some of the
> > lamps. According to Andy Mace a lot of the brake components are the
> > same as used in other models of Triumphs, MG's and Volvo's.
> >
> > It has a whopping 38 hp developed by its flathead 1200cc engine. With 3
> > speeds on the column it can do a whopping 0-60 in 42.6 seconds! Needless
> > to say I doubt that I'll be driving it to any of the conventions unless they
> > are held within a state or two of me!!
> >
> > Pictures will be forthcoming in the next week or two.
> >
> > I would venture to say that all of you can rest easy now, it would appear
> > that my Triumph buying days are over for quite some time to come.....that is
> > unless that TR2 long door thats come to attention actually becomes
> > available!
> >
> >
> > Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
> > My Triumph Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 4/29/99)
> > My Dodge Web Site Http://www.141.com/dodge (updated 4/7/99)
> >
> > 1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L -- Now camber compensated!
> > 1962 TR4 CT288L -- lots & lots of teeny pieces
> > 1962 TR3B TCF1564L
> > 1953 Mayflower TT29490LDL (in the driveway)
> > 1951 1/2 ton Dodge Truck B-3-B-108
> >
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
My Triumph Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 4/29/99)
My Dodge Web Site Http://www.141.com/dodge (updated 4/7/99)
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L -- Now camber compensated!
1962 TR4 CT288L -- lots & lots of teeny pieces
1962 TR3B TCF1564L
1953 Mayflower TT29490LDL (in the driveway)
1951 1/2 ton Dodge Truck B-3-B-108
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