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Thanks for the answers guys and neat photo of the Russian clock.
As Bill says its an area worthy of research particulary with the gear being so sort after.
New book Graham? The History of Rally Gadgets.
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Any chance of a photo of the Mig25 Clock?
Regards
Iain
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Hi Bill
just found this web reference which would concur with you that the tripmaster was launched in 64 or thereabouts.
http://www.specialstage.com/forums/showthread.php?39804-Rally-instruments.
I have a very good photo of the dash of VRW219, Soisbaults car for the Monte Carlo Rally. Unfortunately it has been sent to me by another Works car owner for my use only.........I am trying to find out who has the original to get a legitimate copy, it is possibly LAT.
The photo clearly shows a Speedpilot Mark 3 mounted on the transmission tunnel between the seats.
Other points of note are the 24 hour and time of journey RAF clocks (pair) mounted upside down in the glove box aperture.
Also a device wrapped in foam mounted just above the grab handle on the passenger side..........part of the casing in visible, looks to have a crackle type finnish, also appears to have two knobs or buttons on the top! Very mysterious and clearly being hidden from prying eyes at the post Rally concours in Monte Carlo where the phot was taken.
This photo also shows that glimpse of lap strap webbing!
When I find the source of the photo of course I will let you know.
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Does anyone know when Standard Triumph started using the Tripmaster? I can see plenty of Speedpilots in the TR3a's of 1958 but have not seen a Tripmaster....probably being blind. As Bill has already commented Gatso had 2 Speedpilots, but again I I don’t see any Tripmasters in these period photos.
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Hi Graham
I have a picture that shows the interior of VRW219 at the end of the Monte in Jan 58, there is the smallest piece of "lap strap" showing.
Certainly VHP529 had grey "lap straps", rotted beyond repair when I purchased it in 1979.(Still has the mounting holes in the rear floor). These were of the type that had a eye bolt through the structure of the car and a snap on fitting to secure the none buckle end. Not sure I would want to Rally with lap straps...
Regards
Iain
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Lots of great advice thank you
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Very best of luck!
Iain
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Bill what is the feedback on the screen heaters do they make much of a difference?
Regards
Iain
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Hi Bill and Graham
this photo of VHP529 on the Monte Recce in late 57 shows a few of these"works" fitted extras.
Single Lucas Fog and Spots both 700's.
Roof mounted RMS576
Pair of Lucas screen heaters in the front.
Single screen heater in the middle of the rear hardtop screen
These extra electrical items required the cars to be fitted with an uprated dynamo and also a completely different regulator the RB310. Original still fitted to the VHP529.
This photo helps with dates it was taken on 9th December 1957
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Competing against Subaru's......now thats too much for me to think about.
Would appreciate some guidance on how to get started, beginners/idiots guide type advice!
Low key/preferably low cost to get a taster for Regularity type events
Not thinking this year but next, gives me time to get sorted.
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Some springs had aluminium spacers on the top others didn't.....is this the difference?
Certainly my car has short springs with an aluminium spacer with insulators above and below it. The spacer is on the top of the spring going inside the turret.
I would check again with the supplier.
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Having followed the thread for Tripmeters and sensors, what are the thoughts on timing equipment for Rallying? (I know in period they used Aircraft clocks/ Stopwatches etc.). What are the pros and cons of the various options?
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I can confirm that K Richardsons VHP529 ( an early 3A TS23635 O) had an RMS 573 lamp fitted from new. It was built on Nov 5th and registered on 11 Nov 1957 and was promptly used to Recce the Monte Carlo Rally (with Annie Soisbault.)
I seem to remember that Ken Ricahrdson was somehow involved in the design of the RMS576 but where I cant recall...perhaps one of F Reydellet books?
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Concur with Stuart front edge of the sidescreen should have a material "flange" that when shut sits neatly between the windscreen tenon plate and stancheon and unless you are driving very fast stops the sidescreen flapping about! Assuming all adjusted correctly.
Just visible in this photo of an original sidescreen.
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French Blue TR6 owned by a good friend of mine in the early 80's and extensively rebuilt.
He would love to know if the old girl is still out there?
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Last recorded public appearance was Nov 1958, being driven by Mike Hawthorn the recently crowned first British F1 Champion. The event was the Ken Wharton Memorial Trophy Driving Tests. This was a demo drive vs "Buttercup" driven by Ken Rawlings. Reported and photographed in Autosport Nov 14. 1958.
This event was also broadcast by the BBC on one of the first ever editions of BBC"Grandstand". Does anyone have access to this on Archive? It would be fantastic to see!
VHP then disappears. Next known owner is
Mr John Owen Morgan, Mickleover, Derby. 1966-68. Not managed to trace
Continuous History since then is then
The Personal Service Garage, Mickleover, bought by the co-Proprietor, Mr Ken Rushbrooke. I have spoken to his brother, but he rememebers nothing about VHP, his brother was tragically killed weeks after purchasing the car.
then
David G Watson Derby 1969-1970. Not managed to trace
then
James Mahoney, whom i knew, 1970-72. Worked at Rolls Royce Derby
Hugh Wilson, who originally co-owned the car with Peter Snell, 1972-1978. Friends of James.
Hugh Wilson and myself 1978-1989
Hugh Wilson 1989-2010, car taken to the USA from 1989-1996 approx.
Myself 2010-current
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Iain
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Hi All
just seen this posting and thought you might like to see the Radiator ducts fitted to VHP529 the first built Apple Green Works Car.
I think you will agree they have a bit of "patina"! Bu they are the real deal from 1957. I have often wondered did these pre-date the production ducts? Perhaps BillP will know?
http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/1957triumph/library/
Iain
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Hi Barry
I appreciate this discussion started some time ago, however I would love to know if you have any info/ pictures with respect to VHP529 Ken Richardsons first Apple Green TR3A. Built in Nov 1957 it was used on the Monte Recce late that year.
I have owned this car for many years and I have known previous owners back to the mid 60's.
Regards
Iain
Roof mounted spotlight
in TR Motorsport
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Just found a reference to the Lucas RMS 576 in Autosport, Jan 3 1958, it implies that Lucas Competitiions department have just launched them.It states many Works Teams will be using them on the Monte at the end of the month. They certainly did!