- 1. Re: How hard to fit a big bore kit to a TRactor motor? (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 10:20:49 -0800 (PST)
- Hi Jonmac, My understanding is that it began as an insult from devotees of another make of sports car, referring to the common orgin of the Fergusen engine and the TR engine. I believe it's now becom
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00220.html (9,818 bytes)
- 2. Anybody do custom machining? (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 08:26:10 -0800 (PST)
- Hi everyone, Is there anybody on the list that could tool up some custom wheel spacers/adapters if I supply the specifications? After much research, I've come up with a couple of approaches to mounti
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01139.html (8,485 bytes)
- 3. Re: Anybody do custom machining?/wheel adapt (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 07:00:48 -0800 (PST)
- Hi Harold, Thank you for your well-thought-out response, and the links to the websites. These are some of the things I have considered, and I agree it is critical that they be solve correctly for saf
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01159.html (10,343 bytes)
- 4. Re: Anybody do custom machining? (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 07:09:44 -0800 (PST)
- Hello Kai, Thank you for your response. I have checked with some of the local wheel shops, and did discuss those wheels spacers. The problem is the back spacing for FWD cars would require between a 1
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01160.html (9,085 bytes)
- 5. Re: carpet installation (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 07:21:26 -0700 (PDT)
- Hello Michael, I have a set on interior installation instructions on my website, if you find them of use. As always, any suggestions for improvements are appreciated. == Raymond L. Hatfield '65 TR4A
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg00823.html (8,112 bytes)
- 6. Wheels - Next Question (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 06:47:47 -0700 (PDT)
- The investigation continues ... I have narrowed down the options to three (in order of preference): 1. Use longer wheel studs and spacers(no permanent modification to vehicle) 2. Use wheel adapter to
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01037.html (7,654 bytes)
- 7. Re: Prestige auto trim (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 12:52:13 -0700 (PDT)
- Hello Brian, I can't comment on Prestige, but I just purchased a carpet set (tan nylon) from TRF that I am very impressed with workmanship (or is that workwomanship?) and quality of materials. FWIW,
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01562.html (7,797 bytes)
- 8. Re: * Weight of a TR3 Engine * (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 06:44:27 -0700 (PDT)
- Hello Wayne, I bought a TR4 short block off of eBay last year, and as I recall it weighed 300 lbs. == Raymond L. Hatfield '65 TR4A IRS, O/D, SAH Tuned "Chance" '73 Stag 4.3L, Auto, A/C, etc "Molly" L
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01333.html (7,681 bytes)
- 9. Wheel stud question (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 08:27:45 -0700 (PDT)
- Hi Y'all, after mining the archives, I see that the recommendation for longer (than stock) wheel studs seem to be for ARP P/N 100-7708 "12mm x 1.50 Late Model GM WSK". My question is why go with the
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01557.html (7,786 bytes)
- 10. Re: Alternative wheel studs. (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 07:10:14 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks to everyone who has provided feedback (and the expected flack!) both public and private. This message does illustrate another direction to explore (converting to a 5 bolt pattern), but I want
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01602.html (8,267 bytes)
- 11. I'm Back! (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 10:47:21 -0700 (PDT)
- ... and I'll bet y'all didn't even miss me. Seriously, I have been missing from the list for a little more than a year due to the fact I had lost my job. Finally(!) I am now among the gainfully emplo
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01031.html (7,233 bytes)
- 12. In case you were wondering ... (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:51:25 -0700 (PDT)
- ... I have followed a suggestions from several members on the list and set up a second site on geocities for the Michelotti TR website - and get this, it's located at www.geocities.com/michelotti_tr
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01489.html (8,488 bytes)
- 13. RE: In case you were wondering ... (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 14:30:03 -0700 (PDT)
- Great answer Joe! Though I would never refer to the Spitfire as 'lowly' - especially not yours! :D == Raymond L. Hatfield '65 TR4A IRS, O/D, SAH Tuned "Chance" '73 Stag 4.3L, Auto, A/C, etc "Molly" L
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01499.html (9,021 bytes)
- 14. Re: TR4A solid axle (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 06:44:31 -0700 (PDT)
- Hello Peter, The answer to your question is yes, the basic frame is the same and can be converted to IRS. In fact, a former member of this list converted his TR6 from IRS to solid axle using pieces f
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01522.html (8,922 bytes)
- 15. Re: In case you were wondering ... (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:14:17 -0700 (PDT)
- What me? Forget? Actually, almost bought one for my son for his first car, but my brother-in-law made me a heck of a deal for a Honda CRX - which I'm now rebuilding the engine too :( == Raymond L. Ha
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01523.html (8,792 bytes)
- 16. Website Feedback wanted (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 12:01:03 -0800 (PST)
- Well, I have now reached a new milestone with my website and I'd like to get some feedback from the people who visit it most. As those of you who visit my site know, it's a free website hosted by Geo
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00827.html (7,605 bytes)
- 17. Re: FW: alternative hardtop attachment brackets? (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:44:03 -0800 (PST)
- I have no idea as to price, but Smoothline offers an original-appearing(to me) hardtop for the TR2/TR3 models. NFI, but I was impressed with the fender I bought from them. Raymond L. Hatfield '65 TR4
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00012.html (7,758 bytes)
- 18. Re: Aluminum hub soon available (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 13:23:16 -0800 (PST)
- Hi Hoyt, You just missed this discussion - you have the correct page, but the general opinion is the front hub is ok unless you're doing some very serious driving - or at least that's what everyone t
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00388.html (7,977 bytes)
- 19. Re: Motorhead 101 - A Mitsuoka for you? NOT! (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 06:32:31 -0800 (PST)
- ROFLMAO!!!! By all means continue! Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00454.html (8,002 bytes)
- 20. TVR info (score: 1)
- Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 07:22:52 -0700 (PDT)
- Sorry for going off-topic, but if anyone on this list owns a TVR or has access to one please contact me off-list? TIA, Raymond L. Hatfield '65 TR4A IRS, O/D, SAH Tuned "Chance" '73 Stag 4.3L, Auto, A
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00327.html (6,818 bytes)
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