OK, just when I thought Brad had reformed and was no longer the "Patron
Saint of Saving All Triumphs" (or according to Brad he's the understudy
to Andy Mace) I get a tip (from Andy) that Brad has NOT reformed.
Those of us who are so used to seeing, (ignoring it for lack of that
much time to read them all), Brad's long list of Triumphs after his
signature missed the fact that he's replaced (at least on his signature,
see below) two 59 TR3As with a 62 TR3B. And if it's the one he's tried
to pry away from Andy for years then everyone can be reassured that Brad
STILL takes on projects that would deter most men/women. Thank goodness
there's some things consistent in the world.
Bud
levilevi@home.com wrote:
>
> 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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