- 1. RE: New Triumph? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 18:46:06 -0000
- That would also have been coincident with the end of production of the original Mini. In the UK there's not been much change at the top end of the market, but the previously giveaway projects at the
- /html/triumphs/2006-01/msg00824.html (8,635 bytes)
- 2. RE: Transmission Identification (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2006 21:39:08 -0000
- Hi Darwin, The MB prefix makes this a Triumph 2000 (big saloon/sedan) gearbox. This has plenty of parts in common with the TR4-6 gearbox. The mainshaft, part number 208052, can be used to convert a
- /html/triumphs/2006-01/msg00841.html (8,263 bytes)
- 3. RE: manuals (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 23:48:45 -0000
- This is more significant than many people realise. Standard Triumph did not always make their parts lists retrospective. While supercessions are generally recorded, some cosmetic parts were revised,
- /html/triumphs/2006-01/msg00928.html (8,164 bytes)
- 4. RE: Spitfire questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:16:14 -0000
- Hi Jim, This is part number 903599, which has been available from Rarebits4classics for the past 3 years. We've had this made as a continuous extrusion, so you will need to join the ends. Pricing de
- /html/triumphs/2006-01/msg01037.html (8,609 bytes)
- 5. The Power Resistor of Justice (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:48:20 -0000
- Just in case you haven't already got one fitted....... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8032712476 NFI, but I'm sure it's a top class product, Cheers, Bill. Rarebits4classics ....
- /html/triumphs/2006-01/msg01272.html (7,437 bytes)
- 6. RE: Interesting test results (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 16:22:01 -0000
- How about those who passed the test but have no interest in joining Mensa? Cheers, Bill. Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltshire SN11 8WA United Kingdo
- /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00884.html (9,696 bytes)
- 7. RE: Quizz Answers ... NO LBC (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 23:54:09 -0000
- James, Close, but not quite right. The Pound was divided into 20 shillings, each shilling divided into 12 pennies. Net result either way is 240 pennies in the pound. The rest of your mail was quite
- /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00978.html (9,920 bytes)
- 8. RE: TR3 heater rant (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:31:10 -0000
- That kind of installation isn't uncommon on Triumphs. I've had a Mk1 Triumph 2000 and a number of Heralds fitted with a radiator roller blind kit. Cheers, Bill. Rarebits4classics .......just what yo
- /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg01151.html (9,345 bytes)
- 9. RE: British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificates Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2005 10:19:51 -0000
- Hi Bill, The dating letter confirms the bare minimum of details relating to when the car was built. This can be used to confirm the age of a vehicle for registration purposes. In the UK, this might
- /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg01452.html (9,367 bytes)
- 10. RE: Parts Barn Sale Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:20:45 +0100
- Does this mean there is a ready market for my stockpile of Herald front grilles? All joking aside, I will be keeping the best grilles for re-anodising and use where they belong, on Heralds. That lea
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg01382.html (9,875 bytes)
- 11. Spitfire on ebay... looks a bit special!!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 22:25:47 +0100
- I thought some of you might find this amusing. Not quite sure where the vendor got his information, but it rose a smile with me. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRIUMPH-SPITFIRE-1-OF-200-BUILT-FOR-AMERICAN-MAR
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01225.html (8,416 bytes)
- 12. RE: Herald / Spitfire / Vitesse madness (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:18:39 +0100
- Hi Terry, Your wife has excellent taste! Many of the answers depend on the age of the car. There was a change point in 1200 production which occurred at commission number GA80001, approximately June
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01489.html (9,547 bytes)
- 13. RE: "Triumph" SD1? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 21:41:09 +0100
- The 6 cylinder engine which ultimately ended up in the SD1 was developed from the familiar Triumph engine, however I don't believe the eventual production unit shared any individual components with
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01524.html (8,720 bytes)
- 14. RE: Oil Removal from Driveway (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 09:45:29 +0100
- Hi Bob, I use washing powder, the kind of stuff you'd use for your laundry. A big box of budget branded biological powder has all kinds of uses in a workshop! Pour liberally over the spill and let i
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg02131.html (9,398 bytes)
- 15. RE: Little Bavarian Car? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:28:38 +0100
- Hi Bill, The same thing crossed my mind yesterday. I had business with different suppliers on both north and south sides of London, so I spent some time on the road around the capital. Plenty of mod
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01262.html (9,889 bytes)
- 16. RE: A new Triumph...by any other name..... (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:37:00 +0100
- The Acclaim IS a very good car, and very well thought of by many in the UK - they have gained a strong following in Triumph circles over the last 5-6 years. Of course there are those who remain snif
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02304.html (9,588 bytes)
- 17. RE: TR4 Brake light switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 20:54:43 +0100
- Not exactly a shared experience, but one of the caveats of silicone fluid is it's ability to seek and find leaks which wouldn't be apparent with mineral fluid. I would have to give serious thought t
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00890.html (8,809 bytes)
- 18. Wheel identification - 456866 (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 17:29:51 +0100
- I have a number of 15" wheels which I had planned to use on our 1968 Triumph 2000 Saloon (sedan). I thought I had four identical wheels, which would have left me looking for a single spare, however n
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00986.html (7,513 bytes)
- 19. RE: From: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk> (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 19:36:54 +0100
- Hi Jack, This is often a symptom of a failed condenser, the points run hotter and the heel (plastic on currently available points) melts and is quickly worn away. As far as I am aware all of what's
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg01106.html (7,453 bytes)
- 20. Paint codes? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 11:30:33 -0000
- Can anyone help with manufacturers aint codes for Triumph Monaco Blue? This would have been current around 1959-61, though other than Heralds I don't know what cars might have worn it, Cheers, Bill.
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg01130.html (6,766 bytes)
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