From dave at ranteer.com Sun Mar 2 19:59:26 2025 From: dave at ranteer.com (dave northrup) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 02:59:26 +0000 Subject: [TR] TR3a instrument cluster Message-ID: <680cb3476eea44aeae279cc78a93ffe5@ranteer.com> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLUKlP1iHkE Has anyone seen this? I am interested in getting one and I was wondering if anyone knows a source. Specifically, the aluminum dash cluster on this car [cid:image002.jpg at 01DB8BB5.FAA32960] And this mirror mount. I've already acquired the mirrors [cid:image006.jpg at 01DB8BB5.FAA32960] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 40644 bytes Desc: image002.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I?ve already acquired the mirrors > > > ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs http://www.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/ryel at mac.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dave at mdmackay.ca Mon Mar 3 13:56:23 2025 From: dave at mdmackay.ca (Dave MacKay) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 15:56:23 -0500 Subject: [TR] TR3a instrument cluster In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9a47900e9079bd70d9a2e1407014e777@mail.gmail.com> Dave Tushingham (cheftush on YouTube) did a video showing how he finished his instrument cluster like that. You can see it at: https://youtu.be/3bxb-Z6ZkDI?si=7AQkwh_MvGiqTv9G No idea about the mirror. Dave MacKay 1960 TR3A s/n 68639L near Toronto, Canada >Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 02:59:26 +0000 >From: dave northrup >Subject: [TR] TR3a instrument cluster > >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLUKlP1iHkE > >Has anyone seen this? I am interested in getting one and I was wondering if anyone knows a source. > >Specifically, the aluminum dash cluster on this car > >[cid:image002.jpg at 01DB8BB5.FAA32960] > >And this mirror mount. I've already acquired the mirrors From dave at ranteer.com Sat Mar 15 07:30:31 2025 From: dave at ranteer.com (dave northrup) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:30:31 +0000 Subject: [TR] TR3a grill needed Message-ID: <19e95ea9dcaf44cda9426b6561482abf@ranteer.com> Just thought I'd ask just in case Anyone have a new or really nice grill for sale? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From ryel at mac.com Sat Mar 15 19:00:06 2025 From: ryel at mac.com (Rye Livingston) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2025 18:00:06 -0700 Subject: [TR] gage question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1CD9FFC5-39BB-4C66-A97A-A5CB60BAB223@mac.com> Dave, As I?m putting my rebuilt engine back in my 1960 TR3A, I?m also installing all new AutoMeter gauges, and the oil pressure gauge will be electric. I?m also adding oil temperature and volt gauges, so I have 6 gauges. Greg Solo in Santa Cruz who races a TR4 and I think he services Baby Doll, the blue Morgan that races in vintage, he?s made a bolt and banjo fitting that is along the oil journal downstream from the oil filter and oil pressure adjustment, believing it?s a more accurate source of oil pressure measurement being downstream. I bought the fitting and the metal pipe which is pre bent to the correct shape with a tab that attaches to one of the bolts on the fuel pump threads which you can see in this photo, even though I?ve blocked off that spot and am running a Hardi electric fuel pump. Also in this photo I temporarily hooked up the original oil line to the original gauge just to check oil pressure when I started the engine for the first time and had 70 lbs. This is the transition. The left side in the photo is the old oil line pipe which I?m not using but has the same female fitting so I?ve included it for this photo. Next is an adaptor to go into that female fitting, then two brass male slip fittings. That hose is rated for oil up to 300 PSI, then to the electric sending unit. I went with a 12? hose so the electric sending unit will be under the dash away from the heat. Not that I really needed to do that, but why not. Rye > On Mar 15, 2025, at 5:06 PM, dave northrup wrote: > > I have a 59TR3a that will be far from original so that?s not an issue, including a TR4a engine that?s been worked. > > We just pulled the small gage cluster to rework it. All the gages are out and will be sent to West Valley Instruments to be refurbished/rebuilt. > > I have the option of keeping the temperature gage as is (I checked and it will thread into the rebuilt engine) or having it redone as an electric gage. > > I kind of like the funny old gage with its funny old piping that goes through the engine compartment. On the other hand, electric is simpler and probably cheaper. > > Since the car has an alternator and backup lights off the TR6 OD tranny, wiring isn?t an issue. > > Just looking for opinions ? keep the TR3a style or go electric? > ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs http://www.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/ryel at mac.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_6224.jpeg Type: image/jpeg Size: 101314 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_6226.jpeg Type: image/jpeg Size: 87496 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I kind of like the funny old gage with its funny old piping that goes through the engine compartment.? On the other hand, electric is simpler and probably cheaper. ? Since the car has an alternator and backup lights off the TR6 OD tranny, wiring isn?t an issue. ? Just looking for opinions ? keep the TR3a style or go electric? ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs? http://www.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/dave1massey at cs.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kinderlehrer at comcast.net Sat Mar 15 20:53:24 2025 From: kinderlehrer at comcast.net (Kinderlehrer) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2025 19:53:24 -0700 Subject: [TR] gage question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <005b01db961e$96ce9d70$c46bd850$@net> Dave, Seems like a personal choice. If it was mine, I would first see if the electric gauge looked like it belonged, if it did, I would go that route just because it seems more robust and easier to fix or replace should it go bad in the future. Bob From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of dave northrup Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2025 5:07 PM To: Triumphs Subject: [TR] gage question I have a 59TR3a that will be far from original so that's not an issue, including a TR4a engine that's been worked. We just pulled the small gage cluster to rework it. All the gages are out and will be sent to West Valley Instruments to be refurbished/rebuilt. I have the option of keeping the temperature gage as is (I checked and it will thread into the rebuilt engine) or having it redone as an electric gage. I kind of like the funny old gage with its funny old piping that goes through the engine compartment. On the other hand, electric is simpler and probably cheaper. Since the car has an alternator and backup lights off the TR6 OD tranny, wiring isn't an issue. Just looking for opinions - keep the TR3a style or go electric? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yellowtr3 at yahoo.com Sun Mar 16 10:08:39 2025 From: yellowtr3 at yahoo.com (Frank Fisher) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:08:39 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [TR] gage question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <581163612.4624052.1742141319993@mail.yahoo.com> keep it as is.i like the funk old way it works Frank On Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 05:19:25 PM PDT, dave northrup wrote: I have a 59TR3a that will be far from original so that?s not an issue, including a TR4a engine that?s been worked. ? We just pulled the small gage cluster to rework it.? All the gages are out and will be sent to West Valley Instruments to be refurbished/rebuilt. ? I have the option of keeping the temperature gage as is (I checked and it will thread into the rebuilt engine) or having it redone as an electric gage. ? I kind of like the funny old gage with its funny old piping that goes through the engine compartment.? On the other hand, electric is simpler and probably cheaper. ? Since the car has an alternator and backup lights off the TR6 OD tranny, wiring isn?t an issue. ? Just looking for opinions ? keep the TR3a style or go electric? ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs? http://www.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/yellowtr3 at yahoo.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dave at mdmackay.ca Sun Mar 16 17:27:57 2025 From: dave at mdmackay.ca (Dave MacKay) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:27:57 -0400 Subject: [TR] gage question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <835aa6b8badf964991772b2bc129ff84@mail.gmail.com> My vote would be to replace the temperature gauge with an electronic one, if you can find one that looks consistent with the other gauges in the cluster. The old-style gauge is expensive to repair and complicates working on the cluster. Dave 1960 TR3A s/n 68639 near Toronto, Canada Message: 1 >Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:06:49 +0000 >From: dave northrup >Subject: [TR] gage question > >I have a 59TR3a that will be far from original so that's not an issue, including a TR4a engine that's been worked. > >We just pulled the small gage cluster to rework it. All the gages are out and will be sent to West Valley Instruments to be refurbished/rebuilt. > >I have the option of keeping the temperature gage as is (I checked and it will thread into the rebuilt engine) or having it redone as an electric gage. > >I kind of like the funny old gage with its funny old piping that goes through the engine compartment. On the other hand, electric is simpler and probably cheaper. > >Since the car has an alternator and backup lights off the TR6 OD tranny, wiring isn't an issue. > >Just looking for opinions - keep the TR3a style or go electric? From dave at ranteer.com Sun Mar 16 17:36:36 2025 From: dave at ranteer.com (dave northrup) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:36:36 +0000 Subject: [TR] gage question In-Reply-To: <581163612.4624052.1742141319993@mail.yahoo.com> References: <581163612.4624052.1742141319993@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: There are lots of options! Even the early TR4 gages look pretty different than the TR3 gages, so what I thought might be easy was not. I decided to ask the gage. I figured if it worked, I would use it. If not, given that it would need a total rebuild, I?d have it converted to electric. It works! I?m going old school -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ryel at mac.com Sun Mar 16 18:39:24 2025 From: ryel at mac.com (Rye Livingston) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:39:24 -0700 Subject: [TR] gage question In-Reply-To: <835aa6b8badf964991772b2bc129ff84@mail.gmail.com> References: <835aa6b8badf964991772b2bc129ff84@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <7128AFF2-8783-43C2-BFEA-350BC2099120@mac.com> This is why I?m going with AutoMeter. Very similar looking gauges as original. Rye > On Mar 16, 2025, at 4:27 PM, Dave MacKay wrote: > > My vote would be to replace the temperature gauge with an electronic one, > if you can find one that looks consistent with the other gauges in the > cluster. > > The old-style gauge is expensive to repair and complicates working on the > cluster. > > Dave > > 1960 TR3A s/n 68639 > near Toronto, Canada > > Message: 1 >> Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:06:49 +0000 >> From: dave northrup >> Subject: [TR] gage question >> >> I have a 59TR3a that will be far from original so that's not an issue, > including a TR4a engine that's been worked. >> >> We just pulled the small gage cluster to rework it. All the gages are > out and will be sent to West Valley Instruments to be refurbished/rebuilt. >> >> I have the option of keeping the temperature gage as is (I checked and it > will thread into the rebuilt engine) or having it redone as an electric > gage. >> >> I kind of like the funny old gage with its funny old piping that goes > through the engine compartment. On the other hand, electric is simpler > and probably cheaper. >> >> Since the car has an alternator and backup lights off the TR6 OD tranny, > wiring isn't an issue. >> >> Just looking for opinions - keep the TR3a style or go electric? > ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs http://www.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/ryel at mac.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Rye On Mar 16, 2025, at 4:27 PM, Dave MacKay wrote: My vote would be to replace the temperature gauge with an electronic one, if you can find one that looks consistent with the other gauges in the cluster. The old-style gauge is expensive to repair and complicates working on the cluster. Dave 1960 TR3A s/n 68639 near Toronto, Canada Message: 1 Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:06:49 +0000 From: dave northrup Subject: [TR] gage question I have a 59TR3a that will be far from original so that's not an issue, including a TR4a engine that's been worked. We just pulled the small gage cluster to rework it. All the gages are out and will be sent to West Valley Instruments to be refurbished/rebuilt. I have the option of keeping the temperature gage as is (I checked and it will thread into the rebuilt engine) or having it redone as an electric gage. I kind of like the funny old gage with its funny old piping that goes through the engine compartment. On the other hand, electric is simpler and probably cheaper. Since the car has an alternator and backup lights off the TR6 OD tranny, wiring isn't an issue. Just looking for opinions - keep the TR3a style or go electric? ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs http://www.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/ryel at mac.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I?m going old school -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ryel at mac.com Sun Mar 16 20:15:11 2025 From: ryel at mac.com (Rye Livingston) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:15:11 -0700 Subject: [TR] gage question In-Reply-To: <1393b0e5770544efbbc7e3f27d894531@mail.gmail.com> References: <835aa6b8badf964991772b2bc129ff84@mail.gmail.com> <7128AFF2-8783-43C2-BFEA-350BC2099120@mac.com> <1393b0e5770544efbbc7e3f27d894531@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <62034849-8BFA-4F1A-B100-2E4FFFFE9777@mac.com> I?ll see if I still have a box to get the part number If I don?t, I?ll see if I can find my order on their website. Give me a day. And yeah, it?s pretty similar as you can see as I put the original oil pressure gauge in the photo. Rye > On Mar 16, 2025, at 5:54 PM, Dave MacKay wrote: > > Rye, which gauge did you find that fits your TR3 and looks consistent with the others? AutoMeter has a lot to choose from! > > Dave > > 1960 TR3A s/n 68639 > near Toronto, Canada > > From: Rye Livingston > > Sent: March 16, 2025 8:39 PM > To: Dave MacKay >; dave northrup > > Cc: triumphs at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [TR] gage question > > This is why I?m going with AutoMeter. Very similar looking gauges as original. > > Rye > > > > >> On Mar 16, 2025, at 4:27 PM, Dave MacKay > wrote: >> >> My vote would be to replace the temperature gauge with an electronic one, >> if you can find one that looks consistent with the other gauges in the >> cluster. >> >> The old-style gauge is expensive to repair and complicates working on the >> cluster. >> >> Dave >> >> 1960 TR3A s/n 68639 >> near Toronto, Canada >> >> Message: 1 >> >>> Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:06:49 +0000 >>> From: dave northrup > >>> Subject: [TR] gage question >>> >>> I have a 59TR3a that will be far from original so that's not an issue, >> including a TR4a engine that's been worked. >> >>> >>> We just pulled the small gage cluster to rework it. All the gages are >> out and will be sent to West Valley Instruments to be refurbished/rebuilt. >> >>> >>> I have the option of keeping the temperature gage as is (I checked and it >> will thread into the rebuilt engine) or having it redone as an electric >> gage. >> >>> >>> I kind of like the funny old gage with its funny old piping that goes >> through the engine compartment. On the other hand, electric is simpler >> and probably cheaper. >> >>> >>> Since the car has an alternator and backup lights off the TR6 OD tranny, >> wiring isn't an issue. >> >>> >>> Just looking for opinions - keep the TR3a style or go electric? >> ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs http://www.team.net/archive >> >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/ryel at mac.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ryel at mac.com Sun Mar 16 20:21:22 2025 From: ryel at mac.com (Rye Livingston) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:21:22 -0700 Subject: [TR] gage question In-Reply-To: <62034849-8BFA-4F1A-B100-2E4FFFFE9777@mac.com> References: <835aa6b8badf964991772b2bc129ff84@mail.gmail.com> <7128AFF2-8783-43C2-BFEA-350BC2099120@mac.com> <1393b0e5770544efbbc7e3f27d894531@mail.gmail.com> <62034849-8BFA-4F1A-B100-2E4FFFFE9777@mac.com> Message-ID: <06A01823-769E-452B-B84E-8DFACEC94360@mac.com> I emailed that too quickly. I logged on to AutoMeter with my account and found the order from 2019, so I?d imagine the prices have gone up. I have a 2 gauge bracket I bought from AutoMeter where I?m running the original fuel gauge and amp gauge. Rye > On Mar 16, 2025, at 7:15 PM, Rye Livingston wrote: > > I?ll see if I still have a box to get the part number If I don?t, I?ll see if I can find my order on their website. Give me a day. > > And yeah, it?s pretty similar as you can see as I put the original oil pressure gauge in the photo. > > Rye > >> On Mar 16, 2025, at 5:54 PM, Dave MacKay > wrote: >> >> Rye, which gauge did you find that fits your TR3 and looks consistent with the others? AutoMeter has a lot to choose from! >> >> Dave >> >> 1960 TR3A s/n 68639 >> near Toronto, Canada >> >> From: Rye Livingston > >> Sent: March 16, 2025 8:39 PM >> To: Dave MacKay >; dave northrup > >> Cc: triumphs at autox.team.net >> Subject: Re: [TR] gage question >> >> This is why I?m going with AutoMeter. Very similar looking gauges as original. >> >> Rye >> >> >> >> >>> On Mar 16, 2025, at 4:27 PM, Dave MacKay > wrote: >>> >>> My vote would be to replace the temperature gauge with an electronic one, >>> if you can find one that looks consistent with the other gauges in the >>> cluster. >>> >>> The old-style gauge is expensive to repair and complicates working on the >>> cluster. >>> >>> Dave >>> >>> 1960 TR3A s/n 68639 >>> near Toronto, Canada >>> >>> Message: 1 >>> >>>> Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:06:49 +0000 >>>> From: dave northrup > >>>> Subject: [TR] gage question >>>> >>>> I have a 59TR3a that will be far from original so that's not an issue, >>> including a TR4a engine that's been worked. >>> >>>> >>>> We just pulled the small gage cluster to rework it. All the gages are >>> out and will be sent to West Valley Instruments to be refurbished/rebuilt. >>> >>>> >>>> I have the option of keeping the temperature gage as is (I checked and it >>> will thread into the rebuilt engine) or having it redone as an electric >>> gage. >>> >>>> >>>> I kind of like the funny old gage with its funny old piping that goes >>> through the engine compartment. On the other hand, electric is simpler >>> and probably cheaper. >>> >>>> >>>> Since the car has an alternator and backup lights off the TR6 OD tranny, >>> wiring isn't an issue. >>> >>>> >>>> Just looking for opinions - keep the TR3a style or go electric? >>> ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs http://www.team.net/archive >>> >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/ryel at mac.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I do have the original oil pressure gauge in my TR3 - I like the domed glass gauges as they have that extra bit of elan the is so precious in our cars I have a later tr4 electric temp gauge - and have an original tr3 gauge on the shelf - sadly I cant get the sender out of the thermostat housing, nor the housing off the car - be sure to put some anti seize on whatever connection you end up with - the dissimilar metals bond quite nicely - lol I did change out the glass and trim ring in the temp gauge so they match Also, like you, I have an alternator and will replace my ammeter with a voltmeter I got from a Smiths supplier in England - they replaced the trim ring and glass to match my old gauges. Just my 2 pence worth - Perry From ryel at mac.com Mon Mar 17 09:10:04 2025 From: ryel at mac.com (Rye Livingston) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:10:04 -0700 Subject: [TR] Gauges In-Reply-To: <5409604E-8C2F-4BD4-8263-3E7EFFFBBC88@gmail.com> References: <5409604E-8C2F-4BD4-8263-3E7EFFFBBC88@gmail.com> Message-ID: Interesting that the original gauges in my TR3, or I should say the gauges that were in the car when I got it, are Jaeger and they are not domed. Rye > On Mar 17, 2025, at 6:36 AM, Perry Hammock wrote: > > Good morning! > I do have the original oil pressure gauge in my TR3 - I like the domed glass gauges as they have that extra bit of elan the is so precious in our cars > > I have a later tr4 electric temp gauge - and have an original tr3 gauge on the shelf - sadly I cant get the sender out of the thermostat housing, nor the housing off the car - be sure to put some anti seize on whatever connection you end up with - the dissimilar metals bond quite nicely - lol > I did change out the glass and trim ring in the temp gauge so they match > Also, like you, I have an alternator and will replace my ammeter with a voltmeter I got from a Smiths supplier in England - they replaced the trim ring and glass to match my old gauges. > Just my 2 pence worth - > Perry > ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs http://www.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/ryel at mac.com From yellowtr3 at yahoo.com Sun Mar 23 19:20:30 2025 From: yellowtr3 at yahoo.com (Frank Fisher) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2025 01:20:30 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [TR] test. References: <794420386.959082.1742779230054.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <794420386.959082.1742779230054@mail.yahoo.com> been getting cannot deliver mesages.is everything ok? Frank -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mark at bradakis.com Sun Mar 23 22:48:30 2025 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark Bradakis) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2025 22:48:30 -0600 Subject: [TR] test. In-Reply-To: <794420386.959082.1742779230054@mail.yahoo.com> References: <794420386.959082.1742779230054.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <794420386.959082.1742779230054@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: On 3/23/25 7:20 PM, Frank Fisher wrote: > been getting cannot deliver mesages. > is everything ok? > I don't quite understand this. Are you saying that when you send an email to triumphs at autox.team.net you are getting error messages from somewhere saying the email can not be delivered? If this is the case, can you forward one of the error messages to me? Doesn't sound like anything the Team Net server would do. mjb. From aljlthomson at charter.net Mon Mar 24 04:18:28 2025 From: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex&Janet Thomson) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:18:28 -0400 Subject: [TR] test. In-Reply-To: References: <794420386.959082.1742779230054.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <794420386.959082.1742779230054@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000101db9ca6$16859900$4390cb00$@charter.net> This one came through at 1:07 this morning. Alex Thomson -----Original Message----- From: Triumphs On Behalf Of Mark Bradakis Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 12:49 AM To: triumphs at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [TR] test. On 3/23/25 7:20 PM, Frank Fisher wrote: > been getting cannot deliver mesages. > is everything ok? > I don't quite understand this. Are you saying that when you send an email to triumphs at autox.team.net you are getting error messages from somewhere saying the email can not be delivered? If this is the case, can you forward one of the error messages to me? Doesn't sound like anything the Team Net server would do. mjb. ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs http://www.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/aljlthomson at charter.net From yellowtr3 at yahoo.com Mon Mar 24 17:53:01 2025 From: yellowtr3 at yahoo.com (Frank Fisher) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:53:01 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [TR] triumph for sale References: <1090052321.1412861.1742860381453.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1090052321.1412861.1742860381453@mail.yahoo.com> my friend has a GT6 that was once an scca race car.he purchased it with the intent of returning it to a street car.age and mobility have overcome him, so he now feels he must put it up for sale.originaly a california car it has no rot. a little surface rust where the paint may have come off.the car is located near los angeles california.if your going to put it back on the street, the motor may need a little de-tuning..or just love the way i would. :-)huge $$ spent on the motor. reciptes available.all the glass is there, new street seats that are re-upholstered and door cards re-upholstered.its not going to take much to put this back to a sweet driving machine.steal the car at #3000.00 pics if you want. Frank -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From johnbmacartney at gmx.com Wed Mar 26 14:35:57 2025 From: johnbmacartney at gmx.com (John Macartney) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:35:57 +0000 Subject: [TR] No names, no pack drill. Message-ID: <1D25DFE8-5B9C-47EA-8777-753C2B0D8FFC@gmx.com> I was cleaning out my spam and junk mail folder today and had a quiet chuckle to myself. There?s a bloke in this world whose company makes electric cars and it seems that in the UK he?s not exactly flavour of the month at the moment. That to one side, the email informed me of a number of ?demonstrations? scheduled to take place this coming weekend at showrooms selling the electric cars aforesaid. I quickly scanned the various locations and laughed out loud when I saw the event planned for West London. It?s going to be at 153 Dukes Road, Park Royal, London W3. So what?s in an address? It just happens that 153 Dukes Road, Park Royal, London W3 is the exact same address of Standard-Triumph?s London Service Division which I visited on many occasions in my mis-spent ?swinging sixties? youth in the days when interesting cars were made. The old place which had a special corner in my heart is now demolished with new buildings in its place. I don?t plan or wish to attend the forthcoming event but it would be fun to turn up in my much-loved and greatly missed former TR5 with its chronic pressure relief valve warble and ask whoever I met if Jeff Hancock (the Lucas injection guru) was available to sort out my dilemma? Bless him, Jeff?s been dead these many years, as has my gorgeous Valencia Blue bolide, but it would be nice to be there in spirit with car and Jeff - and without a protest placard. I could just sit there revving the engine and send clouds of over-rich carbon monoxide into the gathered crowd. That *would* be fun. Jonmac From anncarletta at yahoo.com Thu Mar 27 13:02:34 2025 From: anncarletta at yahoo.com (Ann Carletta) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:02:34 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [TR] Anyone know someone to work on a TR3A in North Jersey? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <630387235.1453103.1743102154849@mail.yahoo.com> Time for some work on my 1960 TR3A.? All the guys who worked on these cars have closed up shop or don't have time to work on these cars.? Does anyone know someone in the Northern NJ area that is up for the challenge?? She runs, I drive her, but I need to address leaking carb, maybe new radiator, oil leak (but when hasn't there been one, I just add oil), steering...more than just a spring tune-up. Ann Carletta1960 (or 59?) TR3A1965 Daimler V8, 2.5L (she's for sale!)2012 Jaguar, XF (also for sale)2017 Jaguar F-Type -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From notakitcar at yahoo.com Thu Mar 27 15:16:18 2025 From: notakitcar at yahoo.com (bill beecher) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:16:18 -0500 Subject: [TR] No names, no pack drill. In-Reply-To: <1D25DFE8-5B9C-47EA-8777-753C2B0D8FFC@gmx.com> References: <1D25DFE8-5B9C-47EA-8777-753C2B0D8FFC@gmx.com> Message-ID: <7A2CB142-944B-4A31-B071-A9B327C09082@yahoo.com> Wonderful memories John, Thank you! Bill B ?Obstacles are all you see when you take your eyes off the goal? H. Ford On Mar 26, 2025, at 3:40?PM, John Macartney wrote: ?I was cleaning out my spam and junk mail folder today and had a quiet chuckle to myself. There?s a bloke in this world whose company makes electric cars and it seems that in the UK he?s not exactly flavour of the month at the moment. That to one side, the email informed me of a number of ?demonstrations? scheduled to take place this coming weekend at showrooms selling the electric cars aforesaid. I quickly scanned the various locations and laughed out loud when I saw the event planned for West London. It?s going to be at 153 Dukes Road, Park Royal, London W3. So what?s in an address? It just happens that 153 Dukes Road, Park Royal, London W3 is the exact same address of Standard-Triumph?s London Service Division which I visited on many occasions in my mis-spent ?swinging sixties? youth in the days when interesting cars were made. The old place which had a special corner in my heart is now demolished with new buildings in its place. I don?t plan or wish to attend the forthcoming event but it would be fun to turn up in my much-loved and greatly missed former TR5 with its chronic pressure relief valve warble and ask whoever I met if Jeff Hancock (the Lucas injection guru) was available to sort out my dilemma? Bless him, Jeff?s been dead these many years, as has my gorgeous Valencia Blue bolide, but it would be nice to be there in spirit with car and Jeff - and without a protest placard. I could just sit there revving the engine and send clouds of over-rich carbon monoxide into the gathered crowd. That *would* be fun. Jonmac ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs http://www.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/notakitcar at yahoo.com From pethier7 at gmail.com Thu Mar 27 16:00:47 2025 From: pethier7 at gmail.com (Philip Ethier) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:00:47 -0500 Subject: [TR] No names, no pack drill. In-Reply-To: <1D25DFE8-5B9C-47EA-8777-753C2B0D8FFC@gmx.com> References: <1D25DFE8-5B9C-47EA-8777-753C2B0D8FFC@gmx.com> Message-ID: Good on ya! On Wed, Mar 26, 2025 at 3:43?PM John Macartney wrote: > I was cleaning out my spam and junk mail folder today and had a quiet > chuckle to myself. > There?s a bloke in this world whose company makes electric cars and it > seems that in the UK he?s not exactly flavour of the month at the moment. > That to one side, the email informed me of a number of ?demonstrations? > scheduled to take place this coming weekend at showrooms selling the > electric cars aforesaid. I quickly scanned the various locations and > laughed out loud when I saw the event planned for West London. > > It?s going to be at 153 Dukes Road, Park Royal, London W3. > > So what?s in an address? > > It just happens that 153 Dukes Road, Park Royal, London W3 is the exact > same address of Standard-Triumph?s London Service Division which I visited > on many occasions in my mis-spent ?swinging sixties? youth in the days when > interesting cars were made. > > The old place which had a special corner in my heart is now demolished > with new buildings in its place. > > I don?t plan or wish to attend the forthcoming event but it would be fun > to turn up in my much-loved and greatly missed former TR5 with its chronic > pressure relief valve warble and ask whoever I met if Jeff Hancock (the > Lucas injection guru) was available to sort out my dilemma? > > Bless him, Jeff?s been dead these many years, as has my gorgeous Valencia > Blue bolide, but it would be nice to be there in spirit with car and Jeff - > and without a protest placard. I could just sit there revving the engine > and send clouds of over-rich carbon monoxide into the gathered crowd. That > *would* be fun. > > Jonmac > ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs > http://www.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/pethier7 at gmail.com > -- Phil Ethier, West Side, Saint Paul Minnesota, USA 2006 Gulf Stream Conquest Super C, 8.1, white 2011 Cayman 2.9 PDK, white 2021 Ford F-150 3500cc twin turbo, white 1991 Caterham 1700 Super Sprint, not white www.mnautox.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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