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1. Kipping Exhausts (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Tue, 3 Jan 1995 10:48:19 -0700 (MST); Dear list, I need to order an exhaust system from the UK for my Vitesse. There are lots of sources, but I thought I'd go with John Kipping Triumph Spares, as he's so far the most technically sound su; /html/british-cars/1995-01/msg00050.html (6,624 bytes)
2. RE: Stop lamp switch (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Wed, 4 Jan 1995 9:31:25 -0700 (MST); For hard-to-find vintage brit stuff, particularly electrics, your best bet is Holden Vintage and Classic Ltd in the UK. I don't have their address handy, but their numbers are: Phone: 885 488 000 Fax; /html/british-cars/1995-01/msg00086.html (6,950 bytes)
3. RE: TR 2000 sedan (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Thu, 5 Jan 1995 10:05:46 -0700 (MST); [a description of a 6-cyl engine designed to be mounted at an angle] This is quite definitely a Triumph 2000 engine. This was similar to a Mk I GT6 engine, but without the block castings for the side; /html/british-cars/1995-01/msg00129.html (7,690 bytes)
4. New engine mounts from TRF breaking (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 10:52:18 -0700 (MST); I have some new engine mounts from TRF on my Vitesse, and they're cheerfully breaking as the car sits there awaiting completion of the restoration. They're already split to the point of being unsafe.; /html/british-cars/1995-01/msg00233.html (7,325 bytes)
5. Wheel covers, headlamps and machine screws (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Tue, 10 Jan 1995 9:17:12 -0700 (MST); Three bandwidth-conserving questions: 1. Any early GT6 Mk I/II owners interested in selling their original "rostyle" wheel covers? They're really ugly and so of course I love them. I assume there are; /html/british-cars/1995-01/msg00283.html (7,358 bytes)
6. Engine mount saga (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Fri, 20 Jan 1995 15:46:14 -0700 (MST); Since I widebanded my complaint about engine mounts here, it's only fair to say that TRF has been very nice about it. Even they were invoiced slightly over a year ago (but only a few months in servi; /html/british-cars/1995-01/msg00640.html (6,621 bytes)
7. RE: Trip to the U.K. (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Wed, 25 Jan 1995 9:43:12 -0700 (MST); If you're going to be at Stratford don't miss the British Motor Heritage Centre at Gaydon, about 1/2 hour away. Although they still only had Rover Group stuff when I was there, that still covers a lo; /html/british-cars/1995-01/msg00821.html (7,499 bytes)
8. RE: Trip to the U.K. (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Wed, 25 Jan 1995 10:28:06 -0700 (MST); I avoided this on my last trip by making London my last stop before coming home to the US. I drove into Heathrow and ditched the car at the rental^H^H^H^H^H^H hire service and took the tube into Lond; /html/british-cars/1995-01/msg00826.html (7,444 bytes)
9. '66 Spitfire Dash (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Thu, 22 Dec 1994 12:58:22 -0700 (MST); Actually, Spitfire dashes are available for all years. The only caveat is that they may unfortunately be much better than the originals. Aw, shucks.... You have to be a member of the Triumph Sports S; /html/british-cars/1994-12/msg00705.html (7,094 bytes)
10. paint codes and lbcs on film (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Fri, 4 Nov 1994 9:23:23 -0700 (MST); All this talk about paint codes and my own experience trying to duplicate Wedgwood Blue has given me a thought: Do you think those guys who colorize movies actually trouble to identify the model and; /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00125.html (6,692 bytes)
11. RE: race prep for Vitesse (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Tue, 8 Nov 1994 13:45:05 -0700 (MST); Actually, it's not practically the same engine, there are quite a few differences. My suggestion is that you contact John Kipping of Triumph Spares in the UK to discuss the feasibility of this enterp; /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00224.html (7,580 bytes)
12. RE: LBCs in books (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Mon, 21 Nov 1994 14:07:58 -0700 (MST); Well, why wouldn't he? He _is_ British. Actually, in the first Sid Halley book "Odds Against" he drove a Mercedes SL. Then the show was made into a series for Granada TV starring Mike Gwilym, and the; /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00620.html (6,989 bytes)
13. B&B's catering to LBC owners (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Mon, 28 Nov 1994 11:26:11 -0700 (MST); There are plenty of Bed and Breakfasts that welcome British Car drivers...in Britain. :) Seriously, when I was in the UK last year I came to the conclusion that people over there start B&Bs because i; /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00770.html (6,976 bytes)
14. Two Heralds and an MG 1100 4-door (score: 1): Author: "Dan Parslow, x2556" <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Mon, 15 Aug 1994 8:50:19 -0700 (MST); Came across a place that's parting two Herald convertibles and an MG 1100. The MG is almost entirely complete externally, and looks restorable. Didn't look in the engine bay. The Heralds are rotting; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00130.html (6,846 bytes)
15. T'bred and Classic Cars this month (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Fri, 26 Aug 1994 9:35:56 -0700 (MST); The current Thorougbred and Classic Cars (UK publication) has an article tracing the E-type throughout its run. What's really fun about it is the car they test as an early example is the famous 848CR; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00418.html (7,562 bytes)
16. RE: Oil changes (score: 1): Author: "Dan Parslow, x2556" <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 1994 8:49:31 -0700 (MST); You're kidding, right? What you describe is convenient, sensible, and very well thought out. And you honestly think that Standard-Triumph did it????? :) No, there's no such thing on a stock Vitesse.; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00455.html (7,206 bytes)
17. Valve spring harmonics (score: 1): Author: "Dan Parslow, x2556" <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 1994 9:55:46 -0700 (MST); Hey all. Recently a poster with a Federal 1500 Spit mentioned that his max revs seemed to be around 4000, and wondered why. My 1500 misbehaves around 4100, producing a sort of vicious buzz, which goe; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00480.html (6,925 bytes)
18. re: humble pie (score: 1): Author: "Dan Parslow, x2556" <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Tue, 4 Oct 1994 9:53:47 -0700 (MST); This is the Eighth Law of British Motoring: Do not boast of how, against type and reputation, your LBC has been so very, very, reliable. It will fail publicly and humiliatingly within 24 hours. You c; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00622.html (6,940 bytes)
19. re: Herald Owners Unite (score: 1): Author: "Dan Parslow, x2556" <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Wed, 5 Oct 1994 9:02:53 -0700 (MST); For those looking for Herald owners, I'm one of three Vitesse (somewhat upmarket 6-cylinder Herald) owners on the list... If you're looking for Herald parts I may be able to help. There's some folks; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00690.html (7,230 bytes)
20. Late-model LBCs and pity (score: 1): Author: dan parslow <DJP@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM>; Date: Mon, 10 Oct 1994 10:09:40 -0700 (MST); I love it when I see postings that start like: "I'm having trouble with the injectors on my '94 Lotus Esprit S4..." and "The oil pressure warning light on my '92 XJS convertible..." You see, I believ; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00806.html (7,043 bytes)

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