- 161. Surrey Top Available (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 10:04:03 EST
- Hi Guys, I have an extra Surrey Top that really ought to go to someone who is going to use it. I bought it at Carlisle years ago for $1000. Since I have another one that I lucked into a couple of yea
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00990.html (6,725 bytes)
- 162. Re: TR3B worth, parts (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:45:47 EST
- Zach, The TR3B's with a commission # starting with TSF were identical to the Late TR3A's. These were the first 700 or so. The ones with TCF commission #'s were fitted with the TR4 motor and all synch
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00489.html (7,260 bytes)
- 163. [TR] Re: Speaking of TR3 values... (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:45:40 EST
- Hoyt, Problems underhood with that car. Looks like a TR3A valve cover (note the frontal position of the oil breather cap) or even worst a TR3A motor. TCF 3B = TR4 motor. What is really funny is to me
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00517.html (8,130 bytes)
- 164. Re: [TR] Re: Speaking of TR3 values... (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:43:36 EST
- As others have mentioned or hinted at, the only thing that really makes a TR3B "special" in terms of value (IMO) is a matching-numbers car. Otherwise, it's just a nice late TR3[A]! :-) Andy, I agree
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00521.html (7,897 bytes)
- 165. Re: [TR] Re: Speaking of TR3 values... (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:53:33 EST
- An argument can be made that the OD was added as a Dealer installed option sometime after initial build. However it should be to the as supplied case's commission number. Yes Jerry, That would be Pla
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00531.html (8,087 bytes)
- 166. Re: [TR] TR250 spin on filter conversion (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:14:05 EST
- Now I just feel stupid Alan, Don't feel stupid at all! In my experience that dang canister will not come out unless you remove something. I have retained all my canisters as original so I may not be
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00557.html (7,292 bytes)
- 167. Re: [TR] Heated Seats & Power Windows (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:21:33 EST
- Personally, I could see the luxury of heated seats Guys, Everyone is in on this one so I must chime in. To make it short: My Butt does not like to be Hot. My wife's Buns love to be hot. Thank goodnes
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00558.html (7,467 bytes)
- 168. Re: [TR] Fall in to the GAP (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:18:05 EST
- Hey Dave, The 3B motor likes to sing and is kind of annoying whilst the Four motor is relatively quiet in comparison. Major difference is the Four is stock but the head on the 3B has been milled real
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00709.html (8,265 bytes)
- 169. Re: [TR] TR4 popping out of second gear (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:41:55 EST
- Mark, The TR250 was popping out of 3rd gear right after a rebuild. I tightened up the screws on the selector shaft just a bit and it has run OK that way for several years now. As I recall there are 3
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00760.html (7,784 bytes)
- 170. Re: [TR] Starter won't go (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:15:22 EST
- First thing to check is negative battery cable connections to both the battery and the body, especially if you are getting no power at all. Darrell == This list supported in part by The Vintage Trium
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00776.html (6,706 bytes)
- 171. Re: [TR] Announcement: WikiVTR Public Launch No TR content, (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:10:14 EST
- Hey Guys, Wow! If I was 14 to 25 years old I would probably know exactly what to do with a Wiki! OK, 55 puts me into the computer challenged old fart group but I think I did it anyway by starting the
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00797.html (7,262 bytes)
- 172. Re: [TR] Announcement: WikiVTR Public Launch No TR content, (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:06:51 EST
- I did get the confirming e-mail. I have some originality documents for some of the Triumph Models. They are what I call "Spotters Guides" which document major original features. Can they be scanned
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00811.html (7,543 bytes)
- 173. [TR] VTRWiki TR250 (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:46:58 EST
- I have posted the TR250 Originality Guidelines on the VTR Wiki. Please give me any appropriate feedback. Your opinions and comments are very important to me. Thanks, Darrell Floyd VTR Chief Judge ==
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00817.html (6,471 bytes)
- 174. Re: [TR] + OR - RADIO? (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:23:35 EST
- Usually the radios of that period for Triumph's had a switch on the back for negative or positive ground. If not a switch, I have seen a small, brown circular dial that can be set in the positive or
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00864.html (7,058 bytes)
- 175. Re: [TR] + OR - RADIO? (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:56:07 EST
- The AM radio's dial says (in white letters): "5 4 6 8 10 12 14 16" IN 2 BLOCKS IT SAYS "TRIUMPH ( crest ) TRIUMPH" This dial face is about 4" wide x 1" high and is clear plastic with a black backgrnd
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00874.html (7,999 bytes)
- 176. Re: [TR] + OR - RADIO? (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:16:08 EST
- Of course after further review I have another radio fitting the description that has no switch at all but on the LH side it has a + or - circular, brown dial that is for grounding purposes but I coul
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00875.html (7,142 bytes)
- 177. Re: [TR] + OR - RADIO? (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:25:01 EST
- Darrell, I'll make you the same offer I made Paul. I have a collection of SAMS photofacts for car radios that covers many of the Triumph-branded ones. If you can find something that resembles the ori
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00876.html (7,560 bytes)
- 178. [TR] Interesting TR3B on the 'Bay/Auction Prices (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:09:00 EDT
- Well, no way to be sure without seeing the car in person, of course! But it looks to be an earlier red/black badge, and I'd really suspect that late a 3B to have had the TR4-style smooth letters rath
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00055.html (7,588 bytes)
- 179. [TR] Re: Jack Color (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 14:33:58 EDT
- Hi John, Fortunately, at the VTR Concours we do not currently "Judge" tool kits, spare tires, Jacks, owners manuals, etc. Possibly for the very reason you have brought up. Too many variables especial
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00072.html (8,157 bytes)
- 180. [TR] Re: The 'magic' of the name lives on? (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 18:25:25 EDT
- Jonmac Absolutely true John, But what about BSA? Birmingham Small Arms Motorcycles, please bring them back! I have an old 441 Victor but I long for a new British machine. The Triumphs are OK but Harl
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00073.html (7,032 bytes)
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