"Colhard, Chuck" wrote:
> Patrick:
>
> Noticed you had a 70 Spit. I just acquired "Nigel" a 71 Spit.
> Couple of questions that maybe you could help me with:
>
> Do you know what is proper badging for the hood of this model
> ("Nigel" currently has none).?
>
> Car is excellent mechanically - prior owner painted it himself and it's not
> great (red). Car was originally code 32 Signal Red. Is there a way I can see
> a good color sample of "Signal Red" before I decide color for repaint? In my
> mind, car would look great with a red like a mid-70's Corvette red.
>
> Body is good (no rust). Has a couple of dings, biggest thing is doors are
> tough to close tight - may need work on the hinges. Can any decent
> body/paint shop handle this, or should I go to someone with "Spit"
> experience? . . .not trying to create a show car, just would like to look
> sharp.
>
> Chuck "Snoopster" Colhard
> 71 Spit FK10589L
> Atlanta, GA (USA)
>
> Any help would be appreciated- thanks!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Patrick Barber [mailto:sailnbail@worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 1998 10:11 PM
> To: Pete & Aprille Chadwell
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: The Roadster Factory
>
> Pete & Aprille Chadwell wrote:
>
> > I have always been REASONABLY loyal to TRF, and probably always will be.
> > Have they ticked me off a few times? Yes. Like the time I ordered 4 new
> > UJ's and had them shipped to me 2nd day air... or at least that's what I
> > asked for. On the afternoon they were to arrive, I got home and promptly
> > tore into the rear end, removing both axles in under 45 minutes. It was
> > Thursday and we had a big car club drive on Saturday. Before I knew it
> the
> > clock struck 6 and UPS had not shown. They had sent the parts UPS ground
> > by mistake, which at the time (in 1989 or so) took about 10 days to
> Oregon.
> > The TR was torn apart and I was without a car until a week and a half
> > later. And I've waited for backordered heater hoses for almost a year,
> > too. And God knows what else.
> >
> > BUT... if you want a good illustration of TRF's dedication to our hobby
> > (and theirs) just compare their catalogs (particularly the TR6) with those
> > of Moss, Vicky Brit, BPNW, Rimmer Bros. etc. Although I will order
> without
> > hesitation from those "other" guys, I will only do so on parts that are
> > "no-brainers." What other parts supplier gives you a THOROUGH breakdown
> of
> > the differences between the TR6 gearboxes, after all? TRF's painstakingly
> > complete catalogs for the TR6 range I think are incredible and demonstrate
> > that they are committed to doing their job to the absolute best of their
> > ability.
> >
> > Yeah, I get the feeling that Charles might be a little on the pompous
> side.
> > (But I don't know the guy!) and yeah, occasionally they screw some things
> > up and /or make business decisions that we may not agree with. But
> they'll
> > probably always be the first people I call, particularly for
> > out-of-the-ordinary parts.
> >
> > I would just suggest that people should not be quite so quick to jump all
> > over Mr. Runyan... I think he runs a decent and honest business and for
> > that I respect the guy. I rarely, if ever, read much of the text of the
> > sale catalogs... I just look at the parts and the prices!! Maybe the
> folks
> > who object so strenously to Charles' writings should do the same!
> >
> > Pete Chadwell
> > 1973 TR6
>
> Pete,
> At least you got a catalog from TRF. I have called time and time again
> requesting a catalog from TRF without any success. The response I always
> get
> is "we don't have any printed at this time." "When do you think you will
> have
> them printed", I ask. "I don't know" they reply. The way I see it if you
> don't
> want to let people know what you offer then there is no way they can buy it.
>
> --
> Patrick Barber
> 74 Spitfire 1500 (Organ donar)
> 70 Spitfire MkIII
> Allen Park, MI
Chuck,
Here is what I know about the badging for the 70 Spitfire MkIII. 1970 was the
year that the MkIII went from the individual lettered TRIUMPH on the front of
the bonnet to the single plaque. (The vehicle I have I really don't have yet. I
am to pick it up from Ted Schumacher tomorrow.) The 70 spit MkIII has two
different plaques, the earlier one was a single rectangular badge and the later
one was a rectangular badge over a bulls eye (RAF logo). The RAF logo badge is
difficult to come by from what I understand. My car has the single rectangular
plaque. You can see it in my web site at
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/7864/Triumph/index.htm
With respect to your other questions. The door concerns that you have may be
caused by the last paint job (paint in the hinges) the door needs to be
realigned. Any body shop can give you a free estimate to fix this problem. I,
however, would try it myself (check out the web site and find out why).
--
Patrick Barber
74 Spitfire 1500 (Organ donor)
70 Spitfire MkIII
Allen Park, MI
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