James,
I don't find it odd at all. I have the same problem with some parts for my
Series One Land Rover. Let me know how you solve it.
Bill Lawrence
Albuquerque, NM
>From: "James Lea" <clocks@midcoast.com>
>To: "List Healeys" <healeys@autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England.
>Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:57:50 -0400
>
>This is a bit of an odd request but I don't know where else to turn for
>help. One of the cars I am restoring is a 1951 Triumph Renown. I belong to
>the TROC in England but due to their insurance company rules they will not
>sell parts to the US. I have never heard of such foolishness from any other
>club but they will not relent and they are the only source for vintage
>parts. I can arrange to send pounds Sterling to the club to pay for the
>parts. So the question is this. Is there an Healey member in England who
>could accept the box of parts from the club and then reship it to me? Also
>is there a way to set up a bank account in England without actually being
>there? Right now I only need a new steering box. The club has rebuilt ones
>but unless I can make other arraignments it looks like I will have to fly
>there and bring the parts back with me on the plane. Of course I would be
>happy to cover any cost or inconvenience. Any advice from the UK would be
>greatly appreciated. Cheers, JL
>
>James Lea
>PO Box 25
>Rockport Maine 04856
>1-207-236-3632
>
>1951 Triumph Renown
>1952 MG TD
>1952 Triumph Mayflower
>1958 Rover P4
>1962 Austin Healey BT7
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