CTDreher wrote:
>
> In a message dated 98-04-06 09:42:59 EDT, EPaul21988@aol.com writes:
>
> << What is the usual tire size for an F2? The rear is something like 4.85x18
> ,
> while the the front is 4.00x18 on this car. The tires are showing cracking
> on the sidewalls so I intend to replace them with something safer. Anyone
> have any suggestions about kind of tire, suppliers ? >>
>
> Coker tires (advertised in Hemmings) seem to have about every kind of tire you
> could ask for. Good choice of antiques.
>
> << Example, there is a temporary looking piece of thin aluminium bent into a
> two
> sided box which sits over the chain behind the transmission behind the seat I
> guess to stop grease/oil from being thrown off the chain onto the back of the
> seat. I can fabricate something sturdier, but would like to know what was
> there out of the factory. >>
>
> I don't believe there was anything "factory". This is a common mod for three
> wheelers.
>
> As to your comments on the English Three Wheeler club... yeah, they are a
> snotty inward-looking group. Send them a letter with your comments. I'm
> about to do likewise. BTW, don't expect either quality service or quality
> parts from them, either. This is a cottage industry and some of the material
> I've received was very, very poor. I've had better luck making drawings and
> taking them to a local machine shop for fabrication. Costs a lot more but I
> know what I'll be getting and WHEN I will get it. Plus, if it's not right, I
> have can go shake someone.
>
> For example, I had stainless steel spring covers made by a TWC advertiser.
> (Gee LTD.) Two telescoping tubes, closed on one end. Pretty simple, eh? I
> sent drawing and after FIVE months, received the parts. They were TOTALLY
> wrong. Not even close to the drawings. (Too small in diameter.) So I called
> up and complained and the answer was, "Oh..Well I just made them like I make
> them for everyone else. I really didn't look at your drawings...." I sent
> them back and he made another set. He CUT APART the old ones and welded in a
> "bridge" and ground them smooth. Looks like crap. I've also received parts
> with weld splatter on them.
>
> It's a typically English attitude, I'm afraid. Quality and service are words
> they know nothing about.
>
> - Carl
Sir
Those are mighty strong words. Your feelings may be justified in your
opinion, however I have in general found British suppliers beyond
reproach. We do have questionable suppliers and manufacturers on all
sides of the Atlantic. Would you like a name or two from individuals or
"Dealers" in North America? As my old Dad used to say, "If you don't
like the game then don't play."
Toad
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