At 7:47 AM -0700 9/17/02, Bill Brewer wrote:
> Some miscellaneous regarding TR3s.
>1. I cannot keep a hat on my head at freeway speeds....
I get what I refer to as a "convertible haircut". No hat required. Of
course, as time goes on there is less hair to cut, but that is unrelated to
the Triumph or things sartorial. ;-)
>2. It is dangerous to put chains on a TR3? I have been considering using the
>car year round.
I'd look into a proper winter tire, like the Bridgestone Blizzak or Nokian
Hakkapelitta.
>3. What is best to wear with the top down on freezing days?
Look for something with a wind barrier. A GoreTex anorak would be the nuts,
along with some GoreTex pants. Don't forget some quality gloves.
>4. My car cover ripped itself up in the wind where it was rubbing against
>the top of the windscreen on the Tenax.
How about some thin rubber to prevent the abrasion? Sew it to the inside of
the cover. cover
Phil Barnes (peb3@cornell.edu)
Cortland, NY (nowhere near New York City)
'71 TR6 CC61193L (25 year owner)
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