Right you are!
> Actually, I think Brad changed that sig line a week or more ago.
>
> Kg
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of levilevi@home.com
> Sent: Sunday, December 12, 1999 11:42 AM
> To: Triumphs@autox.team.net
> Cc: Brad Kahler; Andrew Mace
> Subject: Re: Flower power? aka my latest addition.....
>
>
> 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
>
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
My Triumph Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 12/12/99)
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 (in the barn)
1953 Mayflower TT29490LDL (in the driveway)
1951 1/2 ton Dodge Truck B-3-B-108
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