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Re: Yielded to temptation, again...

To: Henry Frye <thefryes@iconn.net>
Subject: Re: Yielded to temptation, again...
From: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 19:10:41 -0500
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: Merlin Group Inc.
References: <3.0.32.19990119145726.0298f458@mailhost.iconn.net>
For a second I thought that I was going to read about a TR250 with a back seat
and a V8! :-)

A Stag! Darn! If you ever get tired of it, let me know!

Henry Frye wrote:

> Greetings all,
>
> I did it again. Another Triumph joins the stable. But, this one is a bit
> different from the others, this one has a back seat, and a V-8!
>
> Yup, a '72 MkI Stag rolled off the trailer into the shop on Sunday. All my
> very supportive wife could say was "I can't believe you bought a TR that
> has paint!" That fact sort of shocked me as well.
>
> The car is very solid, pretty much rust free. Was resprayed a couple of
> years ago, it looks great. The reason a car this nice was in my price range
> is the wiring harness lost a good portion of it's smoke. The engine
> wouldn't run. I wonder if Dan has a Stag wiring diagram around...   ;-)
>
> The car has the original 3.0 liter overhead cam V-8, a 4 speed O/D gearbox,
> chrome wire wheels, power windows, and air conditioning. It even has a good
> radio! I got it running last night, the engine sounds great. I have a long
> way to go on this wiring harness, though.
>
> I hope Brad buys something else quick so we can pick on him some more!  ;-)
>
> BTW, welcome back TeriAnn, it's good to have you back!
>  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>  Henry Frye - thefryes@iconn.net - Connecticut, USA
>  TR3B   TCF1927 L       Driver
>  TR250  CD690 L         Soon to be Driver
>  TR250  CD8096 L        Someday Driver
>  TR250  CD1074 L        For Sale (soon!)
>  Stag MkI               Gonna have to move this up the list...
>  Homepage         http://members.iconn.net/thefryes/

George Richardson
The Wyven: '57 TR3, TS15559L - now parked for the winter
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm


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