triumphs
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: [TR] How Many Sidescreen TR's Are Daily Drivers?

To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] How Many Sidescreen TR's Are Daily Drivers?
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 14:05:39 -0700
> I can't even fathom using a side screen car anywhere north of  Atlanta!

It's been a lot of years ago, but I used to use a TR3A as my daily driver,
even in the winter, when I lived about 150 miles SW of you, Lou.

And yes, the heater was not particularly effective, even after I "hot
rodded" it by rewinding the motor.  I actually started a second round of
modifications, using a blower motor from a Dodge heater and some really
aggressive fan blades, but lost interest after I moved to CA.  I do still
occasionally drive in freezing weather, but not often enough to worry about.
And I deal with it the old fashioned way, with a leather coat & driving
gloves, plus a woolen lap robe if it's really cold.

Which reminds me, I need new gloves.  Anyone bought a pair of leather palm
driving gloves (preferably with Gore-Tex backs) recently that they liked?  I
got my last pair at a local motorcycle shop (had to cut the garish logo off
of them), but they don't stock that brand any more.

-- Randall 
_______________________________________________
Triumphs@autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation  $11.47
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>