[Bonnet strap]

I’ve got a very sad ‘bonnet story’ from a rally up to the Arctic Circle I did years ago………. Which some other crews made seem hilarious  

[Must have (or, NOT) period car accessories]

Just (finally) clearing out some old car mags and came across this…….. I’m appalled- (I think)……… How many of you have fitted this upgrade to your TR? - Good value?

 

 

Perhaps taking this a stage further (I didn’t check archives if already done to the nth degree) how about best, worst, cheapest, most gimmicky etc ‘accessory’ you have fitted to your car?

[B and Q --V-- Screwfix]

Wow Charlie, thanks, that is genuinely good to know…. I’m aware (locally to me at least) that B&Q is more expensive than Wicks albeit, marginally better quality? But, I’ve always under utilised Screwfix, up to now, because you don’t get to wander around 

[Show the rest of us your TR.]

Hi Hamish,

………. I did let everyone know……

 

The main (mane) thing in the picture was the hairy bit of the horses neck!………..

 

I should say "I will get my coat". However, it’s T-shirt weather 

 

(btw good you can think about this….. does that mean gearbox is well on the way to being sorted?)

 

Good weekend all

[Show the rest of us your TR.]

1 hour ago, Charlie D said:

……the horse has been given a Kim Jong haircut.

Charlie, that’s an (overly) specific take on the mane thing! 

[Show the rest of us your TR.]

Yep Rob it was again noted…. You are definitely trying…… 

 

However, not specific enough to get the cigar 

[Show the rest of us your TR.]

10 hours ago, Tony_C said:

……it’s the Hairy bit on the horses neck!….

The main ( mane ) thing is that hairy bit on a hoses neck Bob…..

[Show the rest of us your TR.]

……it’s the Hairy bit on the horses neck!….

[Show the rest of us your TR.]

Nah, not even close…. Will give everyone a chance otherwise let you know- say - tomorrow?

 

Question: What is the main thing here / anywhere?

[Show the rest of us your TR.]

Terrific pic……

Both Bob and Rob have missed the main thing here though!………… Anyone/everyone else know what it is? 

[Thank you Tom Pringle- ‘chip off the old block’]

Can’t get the photos right way up (yes, I know it is easy when you know/remember!) - update 1 out of 2 now ok

However, you can all still get the drift….. Car and sign happily reunited after 40 odd years apart and both still looking good as ever…?!

I’ve still got the same toothy grin (most of them still my own) when I get behind the wheel…….. but, the scarf has long gone….

 

[Dynamo bolts]

Yep know what you mean, I increasingly find all the ‘5 minute jobs’ from the 1970’s now take half an hour minimum…….

However, you can look forward practicing your smug smile at the meeting when all the members compliment you on the good job done particularly for putting the spare belt already in place for next time?! 

[Blanking plate TR3A right hand side]

My 3A was almost the last one off the line and has the blanking plate…… Therefore, Gert, unlikely it was ever omitted during 3A production….. (unless Triumph ran out five cars from the end!)

Basis all 3B’s had the steering wheel on the ‘wrong’ side that’s a different story?

[Reverse gear problems]

Simple to do and always good practice anyway is to first go into 2nd prior to reverse… give it a go, nothing to lose.

[Happy Birthday Tom]

Thanks Roger, good to hear you are ok and ‘watching’ Tom….

[Happy Birthday Tom]

Yep Happy Birthday Tom, look after yourself and all the very best

Tony

[Ride Height Question- Front and Rear]

Hi Devs, all, not disagreeing with any of the previous texts. However, the rear end looks pretty much OK to me, I would start on the front as discussed and you may well find that the rear end is alright. - Can be / will be a pig of a job getting the old spring(s) out, don’t do it if you don’t (until you) have to would be my going in advice.

 

Cheers

Tony

[Urgent water pump help]

Morning Hamish, great to see you are well on the way to getting this sorted with all the usual forum help and expertise….

Without hopefully sounding like a boring old b*8ger, here’s my tuppence worth learnt early on in my 40+ years of driving TR’s close to the raggedy edge, when pushing the 4 pot along at the higher Rev end if anything is out of sync or line - also if the belt is ‘excessively’ tight - then the stresses will eventually show at the weakest link, the woodruff key.

Thereafter, I found I was left with two basic options:

1. keep the revs down to5500… and or,
2. ensure as much as possible that everything is aligned with the belt as loose as possible but not slipping and still charging 

(3rd option I quickly got fed up with was being towed home by Neil REVINGTON, Dave Brown, long term nameless Committee member et al)

Enjoy and keep the videos coming

 

Cheers,

Tony

[Happy Birthday Tony]

Yep Happy Birthday Tony….. still in your prime. (Albeit….Only just?! )

 

Cheers

Tony 

[Storing hood and sidescreens in boot.]

21 hours ago, TwinCamJohn said:

Only have the tonneau cover in the boot. Nothing else.

+1….That’s been my modus-operandi for my 40+ years of side screen driving……..

However, fair to say I have progressively become more and more of a fair weather driver over the years 

[Old photo]

[TRailer Tent - compact and lightweight enough for behind a TR]

Neil, you need to get your money back!……. If anyone is nailed on for a refund you most certainly are………

[Asking for a friend Austin Healey 3000 Mk1 1959]

On 6/16/2021 at 2:51 PM, stuart said:

Shame they drive like a lorry.

Stuart.

Nah Stuart……….. That’s not fair!

 

 

(at least the lorry has ground clearance )

[TRailer Tent - compact and lightweight enough for behind a TR]

Pete, I like the cut of your jib……..!

[Happy Birthday Gordon.]

Yep, happy birthday Gordon, have a good day 

 

cheers

Tony