Blake, since you brought it up....
Speaking of original part numbers, and I really appreciate the ability to
search this way at TRF when I know them, is there is good cross-reference
database anywhere that will help the LBC neophyte to find out what these
are? I have the manual on CD, $20 on eBay, and it helps a bit but I see
other numbers going across the list that I have no idea where they got this
valuable info. A Moss-to-Triumph cross ref would be nice too!
The most recent example was my search for a replacement gear for my wiper
motor. I found nothing using the numbers that I have access to, but as soon
as I asked the list John Seim shot back "take a look at this item on eBay"
(I love this list!). But I don't know where he got the data to help me out,
it is the right part still in the Lucas box but the number is foreign to
anything I have.
Bill
Bill Beecher
'58 TR-3A TS/30766 L (On the road in 2009!)
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
course, some times it is difficult to make it go"
-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Blake J. Discher
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:42 AM
To: Brian Lanoway; Triumphs Digest
Subject: [TR] TRF - Part 2
----continuing from part one-------
TRF is, aside from Rimmer Brothers in the UK, the only major US vendor to
use the original Triumph part numbers. For those of us with Stags, who
count on these numbers to discover parts for other models that cross to the
Stag. Or Dolomite. Or 2000 range. Cars for which no major US supplier
stocks a large number of parts.
Before leaving Detroit in my TR6 for California last October, I installed a
new interior. It was purchased from TRF. Everything fit, looked original,
and my car was gorgeous once again. All good, but my point is that Charles
makes sure it fits, makes sure it looks authentic.
He is one of the few suppliers with machine shop capabilities and will
rebuild calipers, hubs, etc. If I have a choice between "Joe's Machine
Shop" down the street or TRF to rebuild my hubs, you can bet I'll send them
to TRF because they know what they're doing and have done British car
repairs again and again.
In conclusion, I agree, taking this long to get you your money back is poor
business. But I wanted to let others know what TRF does well... very well.
Charles cares deeply about our hobby and shares our passion for these cars.
If I had to guess, I'd say he's been impacted by the downturn as all of us
have. I know that doesn't help you get your money back though.
Instead of adding to the tired litany of those adding to the TRF bashing,
let me instead offer a helpful suggestion. I'd suggest a telephone call
directly to Charles followed by an email. I'll bet your issue will be
resolved quickly. Many don't realize he's there every day and is only a
phone call away.
Cheers,
Blake Discher, President
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