- 101. Re: [TR] Paint prep (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 11:36:29 -0500
- When I re-did my truck at school last year, I used a pneumatic sander to take the paint off. It goes pretty fast ...it just takes sticking to it. I took the pain all the way down to bare metal on th
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- 102. RE: [TR] non triumph transmission question (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:28:52 -0500
- Ford also has (had) a cvt and its my understanding from a Ford master mechanic, that they are discontinuing it due to the high cost of repair. I did not ask him about the failure rate, but they are
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00637.html (8,369 bytes)
- 103. [TR] Non-TR transmission thread (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:30:11 -0500
- I've always equated the cvt as very simialr to a golf cart--variable pulley! Am I incorrect? Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
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- 104. Re: [TR] Parts Tumbler (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:23:52 -0500
- I have and while it seems to work, it takes a long time and for a lot of "rough" clean up, I use a large metal brush mounted on a motor. For "finished" parts I don't use the wheel for that, but the
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00029.html (7,112 bytes)
- 105. Re: [TR] Getting creases out of a top boot (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:56:46 -0500
- If the top or tonneau is on and stretched, you might take a hair dryer and apply heat gingerly to the crease and the area around the crease. Just don't over do it! Doug == This list supported in part
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- 106. [TR] Floor Pans and Panel Adhesive (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:16:30 -0500
- Ladies and Gentlemen, Here's a url to 3m's auto adhesives. http://tinyurl.com/y3cw7t It appears they can be used on "oily" surfaces, so not too much prep would be required. I like to over engineer (y
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- 107. Re: [TR] Storing you Head! (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:06:33 -0500
- I think you are supposed to store then on the end, not flat. Just make sure they cannot fall over! Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
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- 108. [TR] Storing heads..my mistake! (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:17:00 -0500
- Sorry folks, its the crank than need to be stored on end! I said the head in a previous post. Senility is.................................. ;-) Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triu
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00386.html (6,497 bytes)
- 109. Re: [TR] adjustable steering column (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:24:11 -0500
- I think the adjustable head has a slotted portion that allows it to slide up and down. I can't quite picture them in my mind, but if necessary think I can send a picture of the removable head and tu
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00524.html (7,653 bytes)
- 110. [TR] Sealer Plate (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:18:44 -0500
- I had my off years ago, but I don't remember any tricks and I took it off while the fenders were on. Probably easier to put it on after the fender is on but others with more recent experience can co
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00668.html (6,924 bytes)
- 111. Re: [TR] Powdercoating? (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 21:11:07 -0500
- that sounds wrong to me. I know the place you are talking about and I'd go talk with them Let me k now what they tell you so I know whether to take my stuff somewhere else? Fred...where are you? :-)
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- 112. Re: [TR] non LBC power steering question (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:19:13 -0500
- From what I've seen at school, and what I've worked on, I can't see why turning it upside down would cause a problem, but I'm no expert. What you may need to do is "bleed" the air out of the system
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- 113. Re: [TR] butyl rubber caulk is better than silicone (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:38:22 -0500
- Paul et all, A quick google on "silicon caulk acetic acid" yields many site confirming this. Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00005.html (7,129 bytes)
- 114. Re: [TR] welding shut a gapping hole? (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:30:37 -0500
- If its not needed for structural support and is only cosmetic, why not fill the hole with JB Weld or a product like that? Might be the easiest to do. Doug == This list supported in part by The Vinta
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00227.html (7,865 bytes)
- 115. [TR] Removal of over spray from new chrome wire wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:10:17 -0500
- Have you tried lacquer thinner? Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00266.html (6,961 bytes)
- 116. Re: [TR] Wing/Door Mirror on TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:36:41 -0500
- On my 63 TR3 in 63, they were on the wings...as they are on my current 63 TR3 Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00336.html (8,066 bytes)
- 117. Re: [TR] Wing/Door Mirror on TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:47:42 -0500
- I agree with TeriAnn. I think at 1 time the Japanese required them on the wings. == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00364.html (7,678 bytes)
- 118. Re: [TR] Fastback hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:20:06 -0400
- No apologies needed here ...am I telling on myself if I say I like it? ;-) Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2007-06/msg00087.html (6,843 bytes)
- 119. Re: [TR] complete welding vs. spot welding & seam sealer? (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:55:19 -0400
- My GUESS is that it is better to weld the entire box in as it would add structural strength to the cowl. Doug _______________________________________________ Triumphs mailing list Triumphs@autox.tea
- /html/triumphs/2007-07/msg00203.html (7,635 bytes)
- 120. [TR] Determining Differential ratios (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:25:31 -0400
- I've been reading all the messages about this subject, and I understand all of it! HA HA Seriously, here is a url that describes the process(es) to determine what you've got. Seems to match what has
- /html/triumphs/2007-07/msg00421.html (7,259 bytes)
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