- 61. RE: tr2/3b seats and cushions (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 21:49:48 -0500
- I just reupholstered my TR3 seats using the kit from The Magic Carpet Factory (TRF) and here are some of my thoughts to your questions: 1. I have not seen anyone with the tilt seat used on the drive
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg01482.html (9,601 bytes)
- 62. RE: Looking for TR6 Frame (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 22:13:44 -0500
- Try contacting John Burket at 814-239-2361. He lives in Claysburg, PA. John specializes in restoring TR6 frames and I would bet he has a few laying around. You can use my name as to how you heard of
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg01598.html (7,407 bytes)
- 63. RE: procedure for shock removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 22:29:46 -0500
- Do NOT proceed any further. The strength of the spring can cause serious damage if it lets lose. Put back all the castle nuts. Once all is back in place, first remove the shock absorber from inside
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg01599.html (9,514 bytes)
- 64. RE: repro. stoneguards tr3 (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 21:33:29 -0500
- They still exist and I bought the stone guards from them about 2 years ago. The son had to go hunting a bit but got back the same day verifying they still carried them. Scott Suhring Mechanicsburg, P
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg01638.html (7,647 bytes)
- 65. RE: Next Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 20:17:18 -0500
- Mine was frozen up when I first got my '70 TR6 and had to use PB Blaster over time, letting it soak in from the back side where the adjusting screw is. Over time I was able to get it to move. Then r
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg01688.html (8,300 bytes)
- 66. RE: removing TR3 windshield stanchion (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 06:49:30 -0500
- I had to drill out the screws on a couple of mine. Find the center of the screw head and using a punch of some sort tap a center mark that it deep enough that the drill bit will stay true. Starting
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg01707.html (9,054 bytes)
- 67. Sway Bars (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 22:57:44 -0500
- A club member alerted me to what appears to be a very good priced sway bar distributor and was curious if anyone has heard of them and/or used their product. They are: E & A Performance at toll free
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg01795.html (6,678 bytes)
- 68. RE: TR3A front shocks (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 21:55:00 -0500
- This is another one of those questions that will have multiple answers, all of which are correct. But, I put Koni adjustable on my TR6 and wish I had done the same with the 3's restoration (which I
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg00828.html (7,582 bytes)
- 69. RE: removal of laden shell from frame of TR3A (TS62000) (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 21:23:36 -0500
- Not sure if I had recognized this before, but my full TR3 restoration is with commission number TS42153, with a build date of January 9, 1959. So, we are real close in birthdays! I am at the opposit
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01101.html (9,739 bytes)
- 70. RE: Most Dangerous Tool (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 22:37:44 -0500 iBK3UrAC003284
- I had the exact same thing done to my eye about 5 years ago while cutting off a rear fender bolt. They put drops in my eye before grinding it down so I didn't feel a thing. But, the minute it wore of
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01269.html (10,802 bytes)
- 71. RE: TRF TR6 Volume 1 catalog in HTML (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 07:04:05 -0500
- I know that you are doing this as a favor to TRF, but for viewing purposes as a file rather than on a web site, .pdf is the preferred method. It gives the viewer more control over the image and prin
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01345.html (7,794 bytes)
- 72. RE: Rechroming a TR3A Gas Cap (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 21:29:20 -0500
- The shop I use wanted to have the parts separated. You are correct, it is just a role pin that holds the hinge together. Scott Suhring Mechanicsburg, PA '70 TR6 '59 TR3 From someone who has had thei
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01352.html (7,598 bytes)
- 73. RE: dash (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 18:23:50 -0500
- Just to second Terry's solution, I too used tung oil and have always been pleased with the finish and the last time a rubbed in a coat was 4 years ago. I can also say that I have never gotten water o
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01396.html (8,804 bytes)
- 74. TR6 Distributor (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 22:32:27 -0500
- While getting my '70 TR6 ready for its winter sleep, I noticed oil seeping from the base of the distributor. I can find no reference to a gasket that goes here. Is there a gasket to seal the body to
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00814.html (6,954 bytes)
- 75. Steering Wheel Repair-TR3 (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 22:45:29 -0500
- I am just about done refinishing my steering wheel for the TR3. I used the sanding technique and it really brought the wheel back to looking almost like new. I do have one crack on the back side of t
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg01073.html (7,567 bytes)
- 76. RE: Steering Wheel Repair-TR3 (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 22:39:04 -0500
- Thanks Greg. I have never heard of this product, but certainly am very familiar with JB Weld. I will look into this to see if it might do the trick. TA Scott Suhring Mechanicsburg, PA '70 TR6 '59 TR3
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg01098.html (8,801 bytes)
- 77. RE: need sage advice re. front suspension re-do on TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 22:43:03 -0500
- I've done both on my '70 TR6 and feel that if you have done the rear end, you can certainly do the front! It is pretty straight forward and by the book. Scott Suhring Mechanicsburg, PA '70 TR6 '59 T
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg01099.html (9,573 bytes)
- 78. RE: Window Trim (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 07:05:27 -0400
- There is a special tool that ST used. The technique I used on my '70 TR6 was to place a small piece of duct tape on the trim where I wanted the clip to go. Which gave a bit more "grip" for the clip
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00635.html (7,642 bytes)
- 79. RE: Dan's Wiring Harness (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 07:06:33 -0400
- Speaking of Dan...anyone know the status of Dan's completion of the TR2-4A electrical book for Dummy's? His TR250-6 is/was such a big success, we have all been eagerly awaiting its release. Devout fa
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00672.html (9,131 bytes)
- 80. RE: TR4: recommended o/d tranny rebuilder? (score: 1)
- Author: "Scott Suhring" <suhringtr36@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 07:33:05 -0400
- Matt Bakes of Triumph Rescue does an excellent OD rebuild. He is located outside of Reading, PA. His contact information is on our club's web site's links page (www.CPTC.org). NFI, but he has done l
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00818.html (9,064 bytes)
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