Congrats on the new project. I can't believe you bought one that's 98%
complete...you've reversed your MO on buying Triumphs. Can I come see
it when I'm in Lincoln for Christmas?
Bud
Brad Kahler wrote:
>
> 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
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