From Footfrek at aol.com  Wed Mar  2 23:59:20 2011
From: Footfrek at aol.com (Footfrek at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 01:59:20 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [6pack] Brake Parts
Message-ID: <1973c.28a188ac.3aa09648@aol.com>

I have cleaned the springs and  adjusters for the  rear   drums should I 
try to paint the springs and  clips for  protection  or  just leave them 
natural? I soaked the parts overnight in a 50/50 water  CLR mixture and all I can 
 say is WOW!!!! I thought  I would need new  clips and  pins  but  they  
look almost new. Got the   soaking tip from 74tr6.com. I was  so  amazed.
Thanks  for  any suggestions are  helpful. Small victories  now are huge.
 
Jason Owen
70 TR6

From tr6parts at charter.net  Thu Mar  3 05:28:47 2011
From: tr6parts at charter.net (Al Salvatore)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 07:28:47 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Brake Parts
References: <1973c.28a188ac.3aa09648@aol.com>
Message-ID: <D01F787465C74FB398C2F7CAD98747B4@Alan>

I would order new brake springs since you've got it apart.
They aren't that expensive.

Yours could be up to 40 years old,  I have seen them snap.  Better to be on 
the safe side.

Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Footfrek at aol.com>
To: <6pack at autox.team.net>; <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:59 AM
Subject: [6pack] Brake Parts


>I have cleaned the springs and  adjusters for the  rear   drums should I
> try to paint the springs and  clips for  protection  or  just leave them
> natural? I soaked the parts overnight in a 50/50 water  CLR mixture and 
> all I can
> say is WOW!!!! I thought  I would need new  clips and  pins  but  they
> look almost new. Got the   soaking tip from 74tr6.com. I was  so  amazed.
> Thanks  for  any suggestions are  helpful. Small victories  now are huge.
>
> Jason Owen
> 70 TR6
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage: 
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/tr6parts at charter.net

From tedtsimx at bright.net  Thu Mar  3 07:33:20 2011
From: tedtsimx at bright.net (Ted Schumacher)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:33:20 -0500
Subject: [6pack] brake springs
Message-ID: <4D6FA6B0.5040407@bright.net>

Saw your post on TR6 list. Why paint old springs? We sell a new rear 
brake hardware kit, or individual components, for the car  $99.95 for 
kit - new springs, new wheel cylinders, new brake adjusters, new rubber 
boots for e-brake lever through backing plate. Or, we can supply just 
the spring kit.  Ted

-- 
Ted Schumacher
tedtsimx at bright.net
http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com
108 S. Jefferson St.
Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877
Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.)
Phone: 800.543.6648 (US&  Canada)
Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022

From lfritz82 at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 22:33:03 2011
From: lfritz82 at hotmail.com (Lorne Fritz)
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 00:33:03 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Tr6 wheels
Message-ID: <SNT143-w34963C78129052D7E3EE50DAC20@phx.gbl>

Hi.  I have a friend who would like the trade his early TR6 wheels with the
long studs for hub caps for later wheels.  If interested let me know.  We are
in cental Pa.   Thanks   Lorne

From pim.alferink at gmail.com  Fri Mar  4 08:29:09 2011
From: pim.alferink at gmail.com (Pim Alferink)
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 16:29:09 +0100
Subject: [6pack] Wear of a cam and cam-followers
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=1SD4Y7uknv8cQxvXEKp17YgFPiQ2UOBbHNBqT@mail.gmail.com>

Listers,
Two years ago both my friend and I put in a new TH12 cam + followers.
The cars ran/run great with good torque and decent idle. Both put on about
9k miles after the overhaul.
My valve train developed a clicking noise last year which is now gone, but
since it is currently being spray-painted I cannot check the engine at the
moment.
My friends car started running "odd" last year and it turns out at least two
exhaust camlobes are gone (already seen by measuring reduced valve lift, but
now very clear now the camshaft is out of the engine) and two others don't
look good either. Several cam-followers are severely pitted.

Soon I'll be measuring valve lift on my car. If not good, OK I know what to
do. But what is collective wisdom, should I take my camshaft and cam
followers out even if valve lifts do not suggest wear?

Pim - Pimento '73

From trmarty at hotmail.com  Fri Mar  4 11:07:06 2011
From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey)
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 13:07:06 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Looking for Spitfire cam details
Message-ID: <BLU156-w40FE6F10AA96B9496B0780BAC20@phx.gbl>

My 1296 spitfire has a cam identified as a REED K5729 in it. Apparently Reed
has gone out of business at some point in the past. I am trying to find the
spec sheet for this camshaft. Any chance one of you has this cam and saved the
spec sheet?

Thanks,
Marty

From tr6taylor at webtv.net  Fri Mar  4 12:57:18 2011
From: tr6taylor at webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:57:18 GMT
Subject: [6pack] Wear of a cam and cam-followers
Message-ID: <COL123-DS4F2D839D3C4F872FE7BE1F4C20@phx.gbl>

Pim---You didn't mention what caused the "click" in your valve train, so I'll assume you got rid of it by making a lash adjustment.  

It's difficult to get a good measurement of cam lobe wear with the cam still in the block, but using a dummy pushrod for the check might show something. You may be luckier than your friend, if your cam came from better stock. Proper cam break in and good oil also play a huge part in keeping the lobes in good shape. 
As another type of check, look for metallic shavings by using a magnetic drain plug. Nothing can be certain here without a teardown, but I wouldn't do so without good evidence. If damage has started, it should be contained in the cam and lobes, so the rest of the engine isn't necessarly at risk.

Dick
'73
Los Angeles

From forzion at maine.rr.com  Fri Mar  4 18:43:38 2011
From: forzion at maine.rr.com (David Friedlander)
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:43:38 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Looking for Spitfire cam details
In-Reply-To: <BLU156-w40FE6F10AA96B9496B0780BAC20@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU156-w40FE6F10AA96B9496B0780BAC20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4D71954A.50802@maine.rr.com>

Marty;

You can try contacting Steve Demos @Demos Cams. He used to work for Reed 
and,
from what I am told, he has all of their lobe specs. Office number is 
(706)367-2417.

Good luck,

Dave



On 3/4/2011 1:07 PM, marty sukey wrote:

My 1296 spitfire has a cam identified as a REED K5729 in it. Apparently Reed
has gone out of business at some point in the past. I am trying to find the
spec sheet for this camshaft. Any chance one of you has this cam and saved the
spec sheet?

Thanks,
Marty
_______________________________________________

6pack at autox.team.net
Donate:http://www.team.net/donate.html
Archive:http://www.team.net/archive
Forums:http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage:http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/forzion at maine.rr.com

From Footfrek at aol.com  Sat Mar  5 22:33:42 2011
From: Footfrek at aol.com (Footfrek at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 00:33:42 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [6pack] Girling 70
Message-ID: <1caaf.45b92255.3aa476b6@aol.com>

Is the  Girling 70 the .70 clutch master cylinder this  came off  of a 70 
TR6. Thank you  
Jason M. Owen

From sakirsis at consolidated.net  Sun Mar  6 06:45:10 2011
From: sakirsis at consolidated.net (Steve Kirsis)
Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 07:45:10 -0600
Subject: [6pack] Aluminum Flywheel
Message-ID: <755EE0CDEB8B47EE8841A69EB8425B87@stevekirsisPC>

Hi Gang, I need an aluminum flywheel for my long crank early TR-6 engine. The
Engine I am replacing is a later short crank flywheel and will not fit. Does
anyone know if there is a source for the long crank. Keeping my fingers
crossed. Thanks.
Steve Kirsis '70 Damson



E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.1.0.447)
Database version: 6.16310
http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/

From Footfrek at aol.com  Sun Mar  6 09:50:49 2011
From: Footfrek at aol.com (Footfrek at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 11:50:49 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [6pack] Throttle coupler
Message-ID: <a6853.521bf68.3aa51568@aol.com>

Does anyone know a source for machined carburetor linkages instead of the  
folded medal units? I saw them on a website and  can not remember  where  it 
was.
Thank You
Jason M. Owen 

From sakirsis at consolidated.net  Mon Mar  7 08:36:21 2011
From: sakirsis at consolidated.net (Steve Kirsis)
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 09:36:21 -0600
Subject: [6pack] Aluminum Flywheel
Message-ID: <3B1D1F5D718144188B5699603A207809@stevekirsisPC>

Thanks to all who replied to my request for Aluminum Flywheel info. I really
learned a lot. The Flywheel on the longtail is already about a third less in
weight (28 lbs. for the short tail and 20 for the long) so basically I have a
lightened Flywheel as compared to '71 and later models. Ted Schmacher is a
wealth of info and is willing to spend a lot of time with you when decisions
have to be made. He explained himself right out of a sale (at a very good
price) as I have decided to go with the original 20 pounder. Thanks Ted.
Steve Kirsis '70 Damson



E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.1.0.447)
Database version: 6.16310
http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/

From j.honor at comcast.net  Tue Mar  8 09:59:23 2011
From: j.honor at comcast.net (Joe Honor)
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:59:23 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] dashlights
Message-ID: <1264202942.1890741.1299603563255.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

My' planned' spring project is replacing my dashboard with a B Fiddleback
Koawood setupB from Randy @ Prestige Autowood; also want to replace the old
daslight bulbs- can you recommend replacement types? I'll also clean up the
rheostat per Paul Rego/Bob Danielson site advice-stocking up on iodine/gauge
for busted knuckle work as well. Regards, Joe



This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended
recipient(s). They are confidential and may contain protected health
information that is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are
not the above named intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible
to deliver this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that
any use, disclosure, printing, copying, or distribution of this email or
attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error,
please immediately notify the sender by telephone or reply email and destroy
this email and any attachments.

Please consider the environment before printing this email.

From DCMDCM at nc.rr.com  Tue Mar  8 14:15:19 2011
From: DCMDCM at nc.rr.com (Douglas Morris)
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:15:19 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Front fender sheet-metal patch
Message-ID: <5832D606-B6CC-457A-9BB2-202FC5B31650@nc.rr.com>

Does anyone sell patch panels for the front-fender sheet-metal?

I'd hate to pay $500+ for a whole dagnab fender,
but I ain't too all-fired eager to pay for fabricating pieces, either.

I'm interested in:
 Front fender's rocker-panel section
 Headlight surround

From auprichard at uprichard.net  Tue Mar  8 15:10:51 2011
From: auprichard at uprichard.net (Andrew Uprichard)
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 17:10:51 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Front fender sheet-metal patch
In-Reply-To: <5832D606-B6CC-457A-9BB2-202FC5B31650@nc.rr.com>
References: <5832D606-B6CC-457A-9BB2-202FC5B31650@nc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <6D113F20D3D647488F5698485256B2F5@DCH6RFC1>

Moss sells repair panels for the TR250, not sure about the TR6.  Not aware
of headlight surround patches.  What are you prepared to pay for a fender?
I can get my hands on some TR6 fenders if you are interested.

Andrew Uprichard

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Douglas Morris
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 4:15 PM
To: 6pack
Subject: [6pack] Front fender sheet-metal patch

Does anyone sell patch panels for the front-fender sheet-metal?

I'd hate to pay $500+ for a whole dagnab fender,
but I ain't too all-fired eager to pay for fabricating pieces, either.

I'm interested in:
 Front fender's rocker-panel section
 Headlight surround
_______________________________________________

6pack at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/auprichard at uprichard.net

From n197tr4 at cs.com  Tue Mar  8 16:40:01 2011
From: n197tr4 at cs.com (n197tr4 at cs.com)
Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:40:01 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Front fender sheet-metal patch
In-Reply-To: <6D113F20D3D647488F5698485256B2F5@DCH6RFC1>
References: <5832D606-B6CC-457A-9BB2-202FC5B31650@nc.rr.com>
	<6D113F20D3D647488F5698485256B2F5@DCH6RFC1>
Message-ID: <8CDAC0146C46E60-202C-6E89@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com>

 I have a friend that is set up to produce the front fender patch panels.

I think the lower panel is the same for TR4-TR6.....correct me if I am wrong.

My friend has no contact with the TR world other than e-bay and me. I told him
I would pass the word along.

NFI

any interest in hearing more?   I'll contact him, if you wish.

Joe Alexander










-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Uprichard <auprichard at uprichard.net>
To: 'Douglas Morris' <DCMDCM at nc.rr.com>; '6pack' <6pack at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Mar 8, 2011 4:10 pm
Subject: Re: [6pack] Front fender sheet-metal patch


Moss sells repair panels for the TR250, not sure about the TR6.  Not aware

of headlight surround patches.  What are you prepared to pay for a fender?

I can get my hands on some TR6 fenders if you are interested.



Andrew Uprichard



-----Original Message-----

From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On

Behalf Of Douglas Morris

Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 4:15 PM

To: 6pack

Subject: [6pack] Front fender sheet-metal patch



Does anyone sell patch panels for the front-fender sheet-metal?



I'd hate to pay $500+ for a whole dagnab fender,

but I ain't too all-fired eager to pay for fabricating pieces, either.



I'm interested in:

 Front fender's rocker-panel section

 Headlight surround

_______________________________________________



6pack at autox.team.net

Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html

Archive: http://www.team.net/archive

Forums: http://www.team.net/forums

Unsubscribe/Manage:

http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/auprichard at uprichard.net

_______________________________________________



6pack at autox.team.net

Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html

Archive: http://www.team.net/archive

Forums: http://www.team.net/forums

Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/n197tr4 at cs.com

From Ron.Landis at kentcountymi.gov  Wed Mar  9 12:28:22 2011
From: Ron.Landis at kentcountymi.gov (Ron Landis)
Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:28:22 -0500
Subject: [6pack] 6pack Digest, Vol 5, Issue 55
In-Reply-To: <mailman.9.1299697203.23938.6pack@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.9.1299697203.23938.6pack@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4D778E86020000450000D6DE@it-mgatedomgwia.kc.gov>

Joe

I would be interested in hearing more.

Thanks

Ron


*********************************************************************
Ron Landis, Director Engineering/Utility Services Division
Dept. of Public Works - Kent County, MI
PH 616-336-4370    FX 616-336-3338   Cell 616-299-0540
*********************************************************************
This message has been prepared on resources owned by Kent County, MI.
It is subject to the Acceptable Use Policy of Kent County.

From trglory at verizon.net  Wed Mar  9 12:50:45 2011
From: trglory at verizon.net (Joe Laurito)
Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:50:45 -0500
Subject: [6pack] 6pack Digest, Vol 5, Issue 55
In-Reply-To: <4D778E86020000450000D6DE@it-mgatedomgwia.kc.gov>
References: <mailman.9.1299697203.23938.6pack@autox.team.net>
	<4D778E86020000450000D6DE@it-mgatedomgwia.kc.gov>
Message-ID: <006801cbde93$48b01850$da1048f0$@net>

Me too.

Joe Laurito

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Ron Landis
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 2:28 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] 6pack Digest, Vol 5, Issue 55

Joe

I would be interested in hearing more.

Thanks

Ron


*********************************************************************
Ron Landis, Director Engineering/Utility Services Division
Dept. of Public Works - Kent County, MI
PH 616-336-4370    FX 616-336-3338   Cell 616-299-0540
*********************************************************************
This message has been prepared on resources owned by Kent County, MI.
It is subject to the Acceptable Use Policy of Kent County.
_______________________________________________

6pack at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/trglory at verizon.net

From kmcnelis at nmsu.edu  Wed Mar  9 12:55:45 2011
From: kmcnelis at nmsu.edu (kmcnelis)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 12:55:45 -0700
Subject: [6pack] 6pack Digest, Vol 5, Issue 55
In-Reply-To: <006801cbde93$48b01850$da1048f0$@net>
References: <mailman.9.1299697203.23938.6pack@autox.team.net>
	<4D778E86020000450000D6DE@it-mgatedomgwia.kc.gov>
	<006801cbde93$48b01850$da1048f0$@net>
Message-ID: <083101cbde93$faaea760$f00bf620$@edu>

So turn up the radio.

Kevin


-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Joe Laurito
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 12:51 PM
To: 'Ron Landis'; 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] 6pack Digest, Vol 5, Issue 55

Me too.

Joe Laurito

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Ron Landis
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 2:28 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] 6pack Digest, Vol 5, Issue 55

Joe

I would be interested in hearing more.

Thanks

Ron


*********************************************************************
Ron Landis, Director Engineering/Utility Services Division
Dept. of Public Works - Kent County, MI
PH 616-336-4370    FX 616-336-3338   Cell 616-299-0540
*********************************************************************
This message has been prepared on resources owned by Kent County, MI.
It is subject to the Acceptable Use Policy of Kent County.
_______________________________________________

6pack at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/trglory at verizon.net
_______________________________________________

6pack at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/kmcnelis at nmsu.edu

From j.honor at comcast.net  Wed Mar  9 13:12:34 2011
From: j.honor at comcast.net (Joe Honor)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 20:12:34 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

list-I've decided onlittle british car co.- B LBCar co.com B products-dash
lights that are halogen-assured will not burndown my car from heat..we'll see.

InstrumentB bayonet or screw type;

B  10w for Speedo and Tach and 5w for the smaller instruments
12v 5w Screw BaseB  171-000HB  Instrument/Gauge Bulb/MapB  (for small
instruments or large that have two bulbs)
12v 10w Screw Base 171-010HB  Instrument/Gauge Bulb/Map (for large instruments
that have only one bulb

prices $18 or so-varies-steep but brillance comes at a price.

regards, Joe

This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended
recipient(s). They are confidential and may contain protected health
information that is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are
not the above named intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible
to deliver this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that
any use, disclosure, printing, copying, or distribution of this email or
attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error,
please immediately notify the sender by telephone or reply email and destroy
this email and any attachments.

Please consider the environment before printing this email.

From n197tr4 at cs.com  Wed Mar  9 13:35:04 2011
From: n197tr4 at cs.com (n197tr4 at cs.com)
Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:35:04 -0500
Subject: [6pack] ROCKER AREA RUST PANELS FOR TR6   (TR4?)
In-Reply-To: <4D778E86020000450000D6DE@it-mgatedomgwia.kc.gov>
References: <mailman.9.1299697203.23938.6pack@autox.team.net>
	<4D778E86020000450000D6DE@it-mgatedomgwia.kc.gov>
Message-ID: <8CDACB09AD37906-928-37BC@webmail-m041.sysops.aol.com>

 we need to verify the similarity between the tr4 and the tr6....it seems to
me it is the same....or very close.

if it is slightly different Keith may be able to tweek his set up.

i have owned all models of TRs but have not kept up with the sheetmetal side.

it does seem to me that these rust panels are hard to come by.

if there is an interest.....

i would distribute for my friend and pass it through as a favor to both sides.
i do that on a number of things....seems like the right thing to do.   BUT i
cant spend a lot of time on it.  so if someone would work with Keith, i can
help with distribution.

Joe Alexander





-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Landis <Ron.Landis at kentcountymi.gov>
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, Mar 9, 2011 1:28 pm
Subject: Re: [6pack] 6pack Digest, Vol 5, Issue 55


Joe



I would be interested in hearing more.



Thanks



Ron





*********************************************************************

Ron Landis, Director Engineering/Utility Services Division

Dept. of Public Works - Kent County, MI

PH 616-336-4370    FX 616-336-3338   Cell 616-299-0540

*********************************************************************

This message has been prepared on resources owned by Kent County, MI.

It is subject to the Acceptable Use Policy of Kent County.

_______________________________________________



6pack at autox.team.net

Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html

Archive: http://www.team.net/archive

Forums: http://www.team.net/forums

Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/n197tr4 at cs.com

From murr32 at shaw.ca  Wed Mar  9 14:55:08 2011
From: murr32 at shaw.ca (David Murray)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 14:55:08 -0700
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>

Joe,

Don't expect a huge difference in gauge brightness.  The gauge construction
severely limits the amount of light that makes it to the front of the gauge.
The light travels around the edge of the gauge face plate (metal) through a
perimeter slot of at most 1/8" and then gets reflected off the inside of the
glass onto the face of the gauge.  I have fabricated a test setup with an
array of outdoor sign LED's (equivalent light output of 60W bulb) arranged
around the periphery of the gauge housing and while I do see an improvement
it is still nowhere near a modern car; even one from the 80's :)

I think the only way to significantly improve the lighting of the gauges
would be to have new faceplates fabricated out of plastic that would allow
light to pass through those areas one would want lit, i.e. the numbers and
markings; or to fabricate a flexible circuit that would mount in front of
the faceplate but behind the bezel using surface mount LED's that would
illuminate the front of the faceplate.

Dave


-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Joe Honor
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 1:13 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update

list-I've decided onlittle british car co.- B LBCar co.com B products-dash
lights that are halogen-assured will not burndown my car from heat..we'll
see.

InstrumentB bayonet or screw type;

B  10w for Speedo and Tach and 5w for the smaller instruments
12v 5w Screw BaseB  171-000HB  Instrument/Gauge Bulb/MapB  (for small
instruments or large that have two bulbs)
12v 10w Screw Base 171-010HB  Instrument/Gauge Bulb/Map (for large
instruments
that have only one bulb

prices $18 or so-varies-steep but brillance comes at a price.

regards, Joe

This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended
recipient(s). They are confidential and may contain protected health
information that is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are
not the above named intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible
to deliver this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified
that
any use, disclosure, printing, copying, or distribution of this email or
attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in
error,
please immediately notify the sender by telephone or reply email and destroy
this email and any attachments.

Please consider the environment before printing this email.
_______________________________________________

From 75TR6 at tr6.danielsonfamily.org  Wed Mar  9 15:13:12 2011
From: 75TR6 at tr6.danielsonfamily.org (Bob Danielson)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 17:13:12 -0500
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net><755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>
Message-ID: <B9198F3954A748D691CD34107839D414@laptopPC>

You might want to go through Paul Rego's site 
(http://www.74tr6.com/gauges.htm) where he did a complete refurbishing of 
his gauges which made a huge difference in brightness. A lot of work but 
worth the effort.

Bob


Bob Danielson
1975 TR6 running with
Throttle Body Injection
Toyota 5 Speed
Nissan Diff & CVJs
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org

-----Original Message----- 
From: David Murray
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:55 PM
To: 'Joe Honor' ; 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update

Joe,

Don't expect a huge difference in gauge brightness.  The gauge construction
severely limits the amount of light that makes it to the front of the gauge.
The light travels around the edge of the gauge face plate (metal) through a
perimeter slot of at most 1/8" and then gets reflected off the inside of the
glass onto the face of the gauge.  I have fabricated a test setup with an
array of outdoor sign LED's (equivalent light output of 60W bulb) arranged
around the periphery of the gauge housing and while I do see an improvement
it is still nowhere near a modern car; even one from the 80's :)

I think the only way to significantly improve the lighting of the gauges
would be to have new faceplates fabricated out of plastic that would allow
light to pass through those areas one would want lit, i.e. the numbers and
markings; or to fabricate a flexible circuit that would mount in front of
the faceplate but behind the bezel using surface mount LED's that would
illuminate the front of the faceplate.

Dave

From j.honor at comcast.net  Wed Mar  9 15:16:58 2011
From: j.honor at comcast.net (Joe Honor)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 16:16:58 -0600
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>
Message-ID: <A24CED11-F759-4833-A4DC-007610CB08D4@comcast.net>

Dave thanks I hope for only slight gains having soon a new dashboard I at
least wanted to have the whole show be as good as practical Regards Joe

Joe Honor / Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 9, 2011, at 3:55 PM, "David Murray" <murr32 at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Joe,
>
> Don't expect a huge difference in gauge brightness.  The gauge construction
> severely limits the amount of light that makes it to the front of the
gauge.
> The light travels around the edge of the gauge face plate (metal) through a
> perimeter slot of at most 1/8" and then gets reflected off the inside of
the
> glass onto the face of the gauge.  I have fabricated a test setup with an
> array of outdoor sign LED's (equivalent light output of 60W bulb) arranged
> around the periphery of the gauge housing and while I do see an improvement
> it is still nowhere near a modern car; even one from the 80's :)
>
> I think the only way to significantly improve the lighting of the gauges
> would be to have new faceplates fabricated out of plastic that would allow
> light to pass through those areas one would want lit, i.e. the numbers and
> markings; or to fabricate a flexible circuit that would mount in front of
> the faceplate but behind the bezel using surface mount LED's that would
> illuminate the front of the faceplate.
>
> Dave
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Joe Honor
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 1:13 PM
> To: 6pack at autox.team.net
> Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
>
> list-I've decided onlittle british car co.- B LBCar co.com B products-dash
> lights that are halogen-assured will not burndown my car from heat..we'll
> see.
>
> InstrumentB bayonet or screw type;
>
> B  10w for Speedo and Tach and 5w for the smaller instruments
> 12v 5w Screw BaseB  171-000HB  Instrument/Gauge Bulb/MapB  (for small
> instruments or large that have two bulbs)
> 12v 10w Screw Base 171-010HB  Instrument/Gauge Bulb/Map (for large
> instruments
> that have only one bulb
>
> prices $18 or so-varies-steep but brillance comes at a price.
>
> regards, Joe
>
> This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended
> recipient(s). They are confidential and may contain protected health
> information that is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are
> not the above named intended recipient, or the employee or agent
responsible
> to deliver this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified
> that
> any use, disclosure, printing, copying, or distribution of this email or
> attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in
> error,
> please immediately notify the sender by telephone or reply email and
destroy
> this email and any attachments.
>
> Please consider the environment before printing this email.
> _______________________________________________

From j.honor at comcast.net  Wed Mar  9 15:22:13 2011
From: j.honor at comcast.net (Joe Honor)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 16:22:13 -0600
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <B9198F3954A748D691CD34107839D414@laptopPC>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>
	<B9198F3954A748D691CD34107839D414@laptopPC>
Message-ID: <B2DA47A8-D954-4D58-9BF2-A48AC2A630C3@comcast.net>

Thank Bob I checked out both his & your site and though I intend on
refurbishing the rheostat his work on the gauges would cause my head to
implode I am hopeful to successfully install dash get the gauge back and car
will then start and gauge work will serve me a peaceful victory Regards Joe

Joe Honor / Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 9, 2011, at 4:13 PM, "Bob Danielson" <75TR6 at tr6.danielsonfamily.org>
wrote:

> You might want to go through Paul Rego's site
(http://www.74tr6.com/gauges.htm) where he did a complete refurbishing of his
gauges which made a huge difference in brightness. A lot of work but worth the
effort.
>
> Bob
>
>
> Bob Danielson
> 1975 TR6 running with
> Throttle Body Injection
> Toyota 5 Speed
> Nissan Diff & CVJs
> http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org
>
> -----Original Message----- From: David Murray
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:55 PM
> To: 'Joe Honor' ; 6pack at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update
>
> Joe,
>
> Don't expect a huge difference in gauge brightness.  The gauge construction
> severely limits the amount of light that makes it to the front of the
gauge.
> The light travels around the edge of the gauge face plate (metal) through a
> perimeter slot of at most 1/8" and then gets reflected off the inside of
the
> glass onto the face of the gauge.  I have fabricated a test setup with an
> array of outdoor sign LED's (equivalent light output of 60W bulb) arranged
> around the periphery of the gauge housing and while I do see an improvement
> it is still nowhere near a modern car; even one from the 80's :)
>
> I think the only way to significantly improve the lighting of the gauges
> would be to have new faceplates fabricated out of plastic that would allow
> light to pass through those areas one would want lit, i.e. the numbers and
> markings; or to fabricate a flexible circuit that would mount in front of
> the faceplate but behind the bezel using surface mount LED's that would
> illuminate the front of the faceplate.
>
> Dave

From mark at collien.net  Wed Mar  9 16:16:16 2011
From: mark at collien.net (Mark Collien)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 18:16:16 -0500
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <A24CED11-F759-4833-A4DC-007610CB08D4@comcast.net>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>
	<A24CED11-F759-4833-A4DC-007610CB08D4@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <DC6EE6EB-2B77-4B46-9C5E-B0AB66B790E4@collien.net>

Some of the jag guys have used electroluminescent light strips to improve
gauge lighting.

http://jaguaretype.wordpress.com/home/technical/dash-instrument-lighting-upgr
ade/


-- Mark

--------------------------------------
Mark Collien
Technolutionary, LLC
mark at technolutionary.com
443-829-0144 - voice

On Mar 9, 2011, at 5:16 PM, Joe Honor <j.honor at comcast.net> wrote:

> Dave thanks I hope for only slight gains having soon a new dashboard I at
> least wanted to have the whole show be as good as practical Regards Joe

From Footfrek at aol.com  Wed Mar  9 18:51:36 2011
From: Footfrek at aol.com (Footfrek at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 20:51:36 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [6pack] Carbon canister
Message-ID: <bfb03.48ebfc19.3aa988a8@aol.com>

Are there  any special needs  for  refurbishing a   carbon canister for a  
TR6? Do the  internal  parts   just  snap to fit. I unscrewed the  lid and  
did not  take  it  apart any further. 
Jason M. Owen

From j.honor at comcast.net  Wed Mar  9 18:56:01 2011
From: j.honor at comcast.net (Joe Honor)
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:56:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] electric fuel pump
Message-ID: <2060397361.1993073.1299722161367.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

I'm considering replacing stock fuel pump with electric for my '74 tr6, what have been the list expereince with this- as far as benefits & out of box or is a regulator for ZS standard carbs in order?I have expereinced some balkiness in startup under throttle, some hestiation even when well warmed up. Regards, Joe 

This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). They are confidential and may contain protected health information that is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the above named intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, printing, copying, or distribution of this email or attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone or reply email and destroy this email and any attachments. 

Please consider the environment before printing this email. 

From yellowtr at adelphia.net  Thu Mar 10 05:42:57 2011
From: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob)
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:42:57 -0500
Subject: [6pack] electric fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <2060397361.1993073.1299722161367.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <2060397361.1993073.1299722161367.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <201103100742.58721.yellowtr@adelphia.net>

On Wednesday, March 09, 2011 08:56:01 pm Joe Honor wrote:
> I'm considering replacing stock fuel pump with electric for my '74 tr6,
> what have been the list expereince with this- as far as benefits & out of
> box or is a regulator for ZS standard carbs in order?I have expereinced
> some balkiness in startup under throttle, some hestiation even when well
> warmed up. Regards, Joe
>

Joe,

I have electric fuel pumps on my 3,4 and 72 TR6. I use the Facet cube along 
with a pressure regulator.

I attach the pump as near as I can to the tank and mount the regulator on a 
plate that attaches to the fuel pump studs on the block.

I have had the pump on the 4 for 5 years, the 3, 3 years and the 6 is a 
restoration that is going on the road this spring.

Bob

From im_sloane at hotmail.com  Thu Mar 10 06:48:35 2011
From: im_sloane at hotmail.com (im sloane)
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:48:35 +0000
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <B2DA47A8-D954-4D58-9BF2-A48AC2A630C3@comcast.net>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>,
	<755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>,
	<000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>,
	<B9198F3954A748D691CD34107839D414@laptopPC>,
	<B2DA47A8-D954-4D58-9BF2-A48AC2A630C3@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BLU120-W25FC90E4035428FF7741D18EC80@phx.gbl>

Joe,
Have you considered just bypassing the rheostat? It's a 5 second 'move one
wire to the other connector' fix on the back of the rheostat, and they're on
full at all times. You'll surely never want to turn them down.

Sloane :)
69-Six

> From: j.honor at comcast.net
> Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 16:22:13 -0600
> To: 75TR6 at tr6.danielsonfamily.org
> CC: 6pack at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update
>
> Thank Bob I checked out both his & your site and though I intend on
> refurbishing the rheostat his work on the gauges would cause my head to
> implode I am hopeful to successfully install dash get the gauge back and
car
> will then start and gauge work will serve me a peaceful victory Regards Joe
>
> Joe Honor / Sent from my iPhone

From j.honor at comcast.net  Thu Mar 10 09:08:00 2011
From: j.honor at comcast.net (Joe Honor)
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:08:00 -0600
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <BLU120-W25FC90E4035428FF7741D18EC80@phx.gbl>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>
	<B9198F3954A748D691CD34107839D414@laptopPC>
	<B2DA47A8-D954-4D58-9BF2-A48AC2A630C3@comcast.net>
	<BLU120-W25FC90E4035428FF7741D18EC80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <15B56D62-1F2F-42EE-8FF4-F11576330CCC@comcast.net>

Yes I know that's an option will consider once everything is opened up & how
optimistic I will be then Regards Joe

Joe Honor / Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 10, 2011, at 7:48 AM, im sloane <im_sloane at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Joe,
> Have you considered just bypassing the rheostat? It's a 5 second 'move one
> wire to the other connector' fix on the back of the rheostat, and they're
on
> full at all times. You'll surely never want to turn them down.
>
> Sloane :)
> 69-Six
>
>> From: j.honor at comcast.net
>> Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 16:22:13 -0600
>> To: 75TR6 at tr6.danielsonfamily.org
>> CC: 6pack at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update
>>
>> Thank Bob I checked out both his & your site and though I intend on
>> refurbishing the rheostat his work on the gauges would cause my head to
>> implode I am hopeful to successfully install dash get the gauge back and
> car
>> will then start and gauge work will serve me a peaceful victory Regards
Joe
>>
>> Joe Honor / Sent from my iPhone
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/j.honor at comcast.net

From tr6taylor at webtv.net  Thu Mar 10 13:04:16 2011
From: tr6taylor at webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:04:16 GMT
Subject: [6pack] electric fuel pump
Message-ID: <COL123-DS88C9AE5F8BD12AEAA489EF4C80@phx.gbl>

Joe---Unless your engine is modified to use more fuel than the stock pump can provide, there won't be any performance benefits by going to an electric pump. Of course it's possible that your stock, mechanical pump is faulty. This can be checked by following the instructions in the Bentley Manual. (Pressure, volume).
If you decide to install an electric pump, most of them deliver more pressure than the carb (floats) can handle, so a pressure regulator must be installed after the pump. Somewhere between 1.5 and 3 psi works.

One advantage in removing the mechanical pump (and blanking off the opening) would be having better access to the oil filter canister.
Purolator makes a decent electric pump and regulator, priced around $40 each. Write back if you want more info on mounting, wiring, etc.

I kind of doubt the pump you now have is related to the symptoms you now describe.
When a pump is faulty, it usually fails to deliver enough at the higher rpms. I'd check the ignition timing at idle, and again as the rpm increases. Compare to the data.

Dick


-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Honor
Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 5:56 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] electric fuel pump

I'm considering replacing stock fuel pump with electric for my '74 tr6, what have been the list expereince with this- as far as benefits & out of box or is a regulator for ZS standard carbs in order?I have expereinced some balkiness in startup under throttle, some hestiation even when well warmed up. Regards, Joe 

This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). They are confidential and may contain protected health information that is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the above named intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, printing, copying, or distribution of this email or attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone or reply email and destroy this email and any attachments. 

Please consider the environment before printing this email. 
_______________________________________________

6pack at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/tr6taylor at webtv.net

From j.honor at comcast.net  Thu Mar 10 14:32:16 2011
From: j.honor at comcast.net (Joe Honor)
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:32:16 -0600
Subject: [6pack] electric fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <COL123-DS88C9AE5F8BD12AEAA489EF4C80@phx.gbl>
References: <COL123-DS88C9AE5F8BD12AEAA489EF4C80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BD16EDB8-58C0-4734-812B-EA339131D38F@comcast.net>

Thanks Dick per Irv's suggestion I'm going to play around with mote timing
advance on test runs and see if +8 degrees improves this Regards Joe

Joe Honor / Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 10, 2011, at 8:04 PM, Sally or Dick Taylor <tr6taylor at webtv.net>
wrote:

> Joe---Unless your engine is modified to use more fuel than the stock pump
can provide, there won't be any performance benefits by going to an electric
pump. Of course it's possible that your stock, mechanical pump is faulty. This
can be checked by following the instructions in the Bentley Manual. (Pressure,
volume).
> If you decide to install an electric pump, most of them deliver more
pressure than the carb (floats) can handle, so a pressure regulator must be
installed after the pump. Somewhere between 1.5 and 3 psi works.
>
> One advantage in removing the mechanical pump (and blanking off the opening)
would be having better access to the oil filter canister.
> Purolator makes a decent electric pump and regulator, priced around $40
each. Write back if you want more info on mounting, wiring, etc.
>
> I kind of doubt the pump you now have is related to the symptoms you now
describe.
> When a pump is faulty, it usually fails to deliver enough at the higher
rpms. I'd check the ignition timing at idle, and again as the rpm increases.
Compare to the data.
>
> Dick
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Honor
> Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 5:56 PM
> To: 6pack at autox.team.net
> Subject: [6pack] electric fuel pump
>
> I'm considering replacing stock fuel pump with electric for my '74 tr6, what
have been the list expereince with this- as far as benefits & out of box or is
a regulator for ZS standard carbs in order?I have expereinced some balkiness
in startup under throttle, some hestiation even when well warmed up. Regards,
Joe
>
> This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended
recipient(s). They are confidential and may contain protected health
information that is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are
not the above named intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible
to deliver this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that
any use, disclosure, printing, copying, or distribution of this email or
attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error,
please immediately notify the sender by telephone or reply email and destroy
this email and any attachments.
>
> Please consider the environment before printing this email.
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/tr6taylor at webtv.net

From ambritts at bellsouth.net  Thu Mar 10 20:59:03 2011
From: ambritts at bellsouth.net (Alex)
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:59:03 -0500
Subject: [6pack] FT
Message-ID: <761016FA067A47CCABDECC97900EE5AC@AlexPC>

Only met Fred through emails of help, suggestions and guidance. I knew him as
someone who would always be there with a quick answer to "my" pressing need
when working on either of my Triumphs. He always seemed to sense my urgency to
get an answer and was always there with a brief snippet of advice that made me
realize was was on the wrong track to a solution. Quite a gentlemen and always
a friend whether he new you personal or through the list. He will be truly
missed by this guy! What a loss!!!!

Alex Manzo
72 TR6 (helped by Fred)
59 TR3A (helped by Fred)

What's left to say! Rest well good buddy, you earned all this appreciation and
more!

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Fri Mar 11 07:04:48 2011
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (robert fabie)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:04:48 -0500
Subject: [6pack] FT
In-Reply-To: <761016FA067A47CCABDECC97900EE5AC@AlexPC>
References: <761016FA067A47CCABDECC97900EE5AC@AlexPC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinRvTU3ehYaYQSncODz9NUkvHRymejihp3zfh60@mail.gmail.com>

Pardon me, but am I mistaken or do I understand that Fred Thomas of
Fredericksburg, Va has passed away? The owner of a concourse TR3 and several
other classics? Thank you for any further details you can provide.
Bob Fabie
TR6
Fredericksburg, Va

On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 10:59 PM, Alex <ambritts at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Only met Fred through emails of help, suggestions and guidance. I knew him
> as
> someone who would always be there with a quick answer to "my" pressing need
> when working on either of my Triumphs. He always seemed to sense my urgency
> to
> get an answer and was always there with a brief snippet of advice that made
> me
> realize was was on the wrong track to a solution. Quite a gentlemen and
> always
> a friend whether he new you personal or through the list. He will be truly
> missed by this guy! What a loss!!!!
>
> Alex Manzo
> 72 TR6 (helped by Fred)
> 59 TR3A (helped by Fred)
>
> What's left to say! Rest well good buddy, you earned all this appreciation
> and
> more!
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/bobfabie at gmail.com

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Fri Mar 11 07:55:16 2011
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (robert fabie)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:55:16 -0500
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <DC6EE6EB-2B77-4B46-9C5E-B0AB66B790E4@collien.net>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>
	<A24CED11-F759-4833-A4DC-007610CB08D4@comcast.net>
	<DC6EE6EB-2B77-4B46-9C5E-B0AB66B790E4@collien.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinM0ZFFy9jMv8NRQd7ZY0-wryP8XaMr8zB-hbJY@mail.gmail.com>

Mark,
This is a "brilliant" idea. Thanks for passing it along.
Bob Fabie
TR6

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:16 PM, Mark Collien <mark at collien.net> wrote:

> Some of the jag guys have used electroluminescent light strips to improve
> gauge lighting.
>
>
> http://jaguaretype.wordpress.com/home/technical/dash-instrument-lighting-upgr
> ade/
>
>
> -- Mark
>
> --------------------------------------
> Mark Collien
> Technolutionary, LLC
> mark at technolutionary.com
> 443-829-0144 - voice
>
> On Mar 9, 2011, at 5:16 PM, Joe Honor <j.honor at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Dave thanks I hope for only slight gains having soon a new dashboard I at
> > least wanted to have the whole show be as good as practical Regards Joe
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/bobfabie at gmail.com

From lfm614 at aol.com  Fri Mar 11 08:08:39 2011
From: lfm614 at aol.com (lfm614 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:08:39 +0000
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinM0ZFFy9jMv8NRQd7ZY0-wryP8XaMr8zB-hbJY@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net><755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net><000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca><A24CED11-F759-4833-A4DC-007610CB08D4@comcast.net><DC6EE6EB-2B77-4B46-9C5E-B0AB66B790E4@collien.net><AANLkTinM0ZFFy9jMv8NRQd7ZY0-wryP8XaMr8zB-hbJY@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <113839046-1299856072-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1303414562-@bda113.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

I have found that if you paint the inside gloss white and remove the blue/green plastic (now opaque) filters there is plenty of light even with the old bulbs.  I had to go back to using the dimmer on dark roads. 

Lou 
72 Pimento 
-----Original Message-----
From: robert fabie <bobfabie at gmail.com>
Sender: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:55:16 
To: Mark Collien<mark at collien.net>
Cc: <6pack at autox.team.net><6pack at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update

Mark,
This is a "brilliant" idea. Thanks for passing it along.
Bob Fabie
TR6

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:16 PM, Mark Collien <mark at collien.net> wrote:

> Some of the jag guys have used electroluminescent light strips to improve
> gauge lighting.
>
>
> http://jaguaretype.wordpress.com/home/technical/dash-instrument-lighting-upgr
> ade/
>
>
> -- Mark
>
> --------------------------------------
> Mark Collien
> Technolutionary, LLC
> mark at technolutionary.com
> 443-829-0144 - voice
>
> On Mar 9, 2011, at 5:16 PM, Joe Honor <j.honor at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Dave thanks I hope for only slight gains having soon a new dashboard I at
> > least wanted to have the whole show be as good as practical Regards Joe
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/bobfabie at gmail.com
_______________________________________________

6pack at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/lfm614 at aol.com

From kmcnelis at nmsu.edu  Fri Mar 11 08:12:12 2011
From: kmcnelis at nmsu.edu (kmcnelis)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:12:12 -0700
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinM0ZFFy9jMv8NRQd7ZY0-wryP8XaMr8zB-hbJY@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>
	<A24CED11-F759-4833-A4DC-007610CB08D4@comcast.net>
	<DC6EE6EB-2B77-4B46-9C5E-B0AB66B790E4@collien.net>
	<AANLkTinM0ZFFy9jMv8NRQd7ZY0-wryP8XaMr8zB-hbJY@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00ff01cbdffe$b2c25ac0$18471040$@edu>

Remember "Love by the Dashboard Lights" by Queen?



-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of robert fabie
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 7:55 AM
To: Mark Collien
Cc: <6pack at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update

Mark,
This is a "brilliant" idea. Thanks for passing it along.
Bob Fabie
TR6

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:16 PM, Mark Collien <mark at collien.net> wrote:

> Some of the jag guys have used electroluminescent light strips to improve
> gauge lighting.
>
>
>
http://jaguaretype.wordpress.com/home/technical/dash-instrument-lighting-upg
r
> ade/
>
>
> -- Mark
>
> --------------------------------------
> Mark Collien
> Technolutionary, LLC
> mark at technolutionary.com
> 443-829-0144 - voice
>
> On Mar 9, 2011, at 5:16 PM, Joe Honor <j.honor at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Dave thanks I hope for only slight gains having soon a new dashboard I
at
> > least wanted to have the whole show be as good as practical Regards Joe
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/bobfabie at gmail.com
_______________________________________________

6pack at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/kmcnelis at nmsu.edu

From im_sloane at hotmail.com  Fri Mar 11 09:03:03 2011
From: im_sloane at hotmail.com (im sloane)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:03:03 +0000
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <00ff01cbdffe$b2c25ac0$18471040$@edu>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>,
	<755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>,
	<000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>,
	<A24CED11-F759-4833-A4DC-007610CB08D4@comcast.net>,
	<DC6EE6EB-2B77-4B46-9C5E-B0AB66B790E4@collien.net>,
	<AANLkTinM0ZFFy9jMv8NRQd7ZY0-wryP8XaMr8zB-hbJY@mail.gmail.com>,
	<00ff01cbdffe$b2c25ac0$18471040$@edu>
Message-ID: <BLU120-W3C68B47BDB96CF63E194B8ECB0@phx.gbl>

You mean "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" by Meatloaf.

On the light-strip-tape upgrade, Holy Cow! I can't show this to my brother or
he'll (make that we'll) be doing this to his 73-Six. For me, if I could
actually see how fast I'm going or how much fuel is left at night it wouldn't
be much like driving a TR-6. I love it as-is, dim lights and all.

Sloane :)
69-Six.

> From: kmcnelis at nmsu.edu
> To: bobfabie at gmail.com; mark at collien.net
> Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:12:12 -0700
> CC: 6pack at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update
>
> Remember "Love by the Dashboard Lights" by Queen?

From davgil at aol.com  Fri Mar 11 09:19:33 2011
From: davgil at aol.com (davgil at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:19:33 -0500
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <00ff01cbdffe$b2c25ac0$18471040$@edu>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net><755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net><000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca><A24CED11-F759-4833-A4DC-007610CB08D4@comcast.net><DC6EE6EB-2B77-4B46-9C5E-B0AB66B790E4@collien.net><AANLkTinM0ZFFy9jMv8NRQd7ZY0-wryP8XaMr8zB-hbJY@mail.gmail.com>
	<00ff01cbdffe$b2c25ac0$18471040$@edu>
Message-ID: <8CDAE1F3E240B44-14C8-D969@webmail-m043.sysops.aol.com>

In honor of baseball season, do you remember "Paradise by the dashboard
lights" by Meatloaf?





-----Original Message-----
From: kmcnelis <kmcnelis at nmsu.edu>
To: 'robert fabie' <bobfabie at gmail.com>; 'Mark Collien' <mark at collien.net>
Cc: 6pack at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, Mar 11, 2011 10:12 am
Subject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update


Remember "Love by the Dashboard Lights" by Queen?

-----Original Message-----
rom: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
ehalf Of robert fabie
ent: Friday, March 11, 2011 7:55 AM
o: Mark Collien
c: <6pack at autox.team.net>
ubject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update
Mark,
his is a "brilliant" idea. Thanks for passing it along.
ob Fabie
R6
On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:16 PM, Mark Collien <mark at collien.net> wrote:
> Some of the jag guys have used electroluminescent light strips to improve
 gauge lighting.



ttp://jaguaretype.wordpress.com/home/technical/dash-instrument-lighting-upg

 ade/


 -- Mark

 --------------------------------------
 Mark Collien
 Technolutionary, LLC
 mark at technolutionary.com
 443-829-0144 - voice

 On Mar 9, 2011, at 5:16 PM, Joe Honor <j.honor at comcast.net> wrote:

 > Dave thanks I hope for only slight gains having soon a new dashboard I
t
 > least wanted to have the whole show be as good as practical Regards Joe
 _______________________________________________

 6pack at autox.team.net
 Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
 Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
 Unsubscribe/Manage:
 http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/bobfabie at gmail.com
______________________________________________
6pack at autox.team.net
onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
rchive: http://www.team.net/archive
orums: http://www.team.net/forums
nsubscribe/Manage:
ttp://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/kmcnelis at nmsu.edu
______________________________________________
6pack at autox.team.net
onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
rchive: http://www.team.net/archive
orums: http://www.team.net/forums
nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/davgil at aol.com

From apackard68 at att.net  Fri Mar 11 09:22:07 2011
From: apackard68 at att.net (Andrew Packard)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:22:07 -0800
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <8CDAE1F3E240B44-14C8-D969@webmail-m043.sysops.aol.com>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>
	<A24CED11-F759-4833-A4DC-007610CB08D4@comcast.net>
	<DC6EE6EB-2B77-4B46-9C5E-B0AB66B790E4@collien.net>
	<AANLkTinM0ZFFy9jMv8NRQd7ZY0-wryP8XaMr8zB-hbJY@mail.gmail.com>
	<00ff01cbdffe$b2c25ac0$18471040$@edu>
	<8CDAE1F3E240B44-14C8-D969@webmail-m043.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <D80608D9-77A0-4FDD-9DF6-E914C9CE8CD5@att.net>

Special credit to Phil Rizzuto, of course.  "holy cow, this is going to be
close!"

Andy Packard
Sent from my iPad

On Mar 11, 2011, at 8:19 AM, davgil at aol.com wrote:

> In honor of baseball season, do you remember "Paradise by the dashboard
> lights" by Meatloaf?
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kmcnelis <kmcnelis at nmsu.edu>
> To: 'robert fabie' <bobfabie at gmail.com>; 'Mark Collien' <mark at collien.net>
> Cc: 6pack at autox.team.net
> Sent: Fri, Mar 11, 2011 10:12 am
> Subject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update
>
>
> Remember "Love by the Dashboard Lights" by Queen?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> rom: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
> ehalf Of robert fabie
> ent: Friday, March 11, 2011 7:55 AM
> o: Mark Collien
> c: <6pack at autox.team.net>
> ubject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update
> Mark,
> his is a "brilliant" idea. Thanks for passing it along.
> ob Fabie
> R6
> On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:16 PM, Mark Collien <mark at collien.net> wrote:
>> Some of the jag guys have used electroluminescent light strips to improve
> gauge lighting.
>
>
>
> ttp://jaguaretype.wordpress.com/home/technical/dash-instrument-lighting-upg
>
> ade/
>
>
> -- Mark
>
> --------------------------------------
> Mark Collien
> Technolutionary, LLC
> mark at technolutionary.com
> 443-829-0144 - voice
>
> On Mar 9, 2011, at 5:16 PM, Joe Honor <j.honor at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Dave thanks I hope for only slight gains having soon a new dashboard I
> t
>> least wanted to have the whole show be as good as practical Regards Joe
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/bobfabie at gmail.com
> ______________________________________________
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> rchive: http://www.team.net/archive
> orums: http://www.team.net/forums
> nsubscribe/Manage:
> ttp://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/kmcnelis at nmsu.edu
> ______________________________________________
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> rchive: http://www.team.net/archive
> orums: http://www.team.net/forums
> nsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/davgil at aol.com
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/apackard68 at att.net

From j.honor at comcast.net  Fri Mar 11 09:31:14 2011
From: j.honor at comcast.net (Joe Honor)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:31:14 -0600
Subject: [6pack] dashlight update
In-Reply-To: <BLU120-W3C68B47BDB96CF63E194B8ECB0@phx.gbl>
References: <1494919160.1971423.1299701418104.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<755642173.1971605.1299701554418.JavaMail.root@sz0075a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<000601cbdea4$a832b790$f89826b0$@ca>
	<A24CED11-F759-4833-A4DC-007610CB08D4@comcast.net>
	<DC6EE6EB-2B77-4B46-9C5E-B0AB66B790E4@collien.net>
	<AANLkTinM0ZFFy9jMv8NRQd7ZY0-wryP8XaMr8zB-hbJY@mail.gmail.com>
	<00ff01cbdffe$b2c25ac0$18471040$@edu>
	<BLU120-W3C68B47BDB96CF63E194B8ECB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C1340A79-7BC8-4C1B-8492-022FE338F619@comcast.net>

Love this list!

Joe Honor / Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 11, 2011, at 10:03 AM, im sloane <im_sloane at hotmail.com> wrote:

> You mean "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" by Meatloaf.
>
> On the light-strip-tape upgrade, Holy Cow! I can't show this to my brother
or
> he'll (make that we'll) be doing this to his 73-Six. For me, if I could
> actually see how fast I'm going or how much fuel is left at night it
wouldn't
> be much like driving a TR-6. I love it as-is, dim lights and all.
>
> Sloane :)
> 69-Six.
>
>> From: kmcnelis at nmsu.edu
>> To: bobfabie at gmail.com; mark at collien.net
>> Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:12:12 -0700
>> CC: 6pack at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [6pack] dashlight update
>>
>> Remember "Love by the Dashboard Lights" by Queen?
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/j.honor at comcast.net

From brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca  Fri Mar 11 20:03:04 2011
From: brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca (Bruce Simms)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:03:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [6pack] Tire info request
Message-ID: <196016.18713.qm@web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>

Yes, OMG a question about tires   I purchased Rota RB 16x7 wheels.   They look
great and bolt right up on the 6 after I bought the tuner nuts and special
socket.

Tire sizing.   What are my options here?  I've heard that 205-60-16
will work.   
Will 205-55-16 be effective?

Recommendations appreciated.  
Different world in this size from the old 
15x5.5.   H speed rating and even V
commonly available.    I admit that my 
tire/wheel knowledge is limited.
Thank you,  Bruce Simms

From emanteno at comcast.net  Fri Mar 11 20:18:46 2011
From: emanteno at comcast.net (Irv Korey)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:18:46 -0600
Subject: [6pack] Tire info request
In-Reply-To: <196016.18713.qm@web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
References: <196016.18713.qm@web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikzedQcV7nuPxr9wap8CU3p7ofmKSBpX9ywv=pb@mail.gmail.com>

On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 9:03 PM, Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca>wrote:

>
> Will 205-55-16 be effective?
>


That's what I have.

Irv Korey
74 TR6 CF22767U
Highland Park, IL

From forzion7 at gmail.com  Fri Mar 11 20:53:58 2011
From: forzion7 at gmail.com (David Friedlander)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:53:58 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Tire info request
In-Reply-To: <196016.18713.qm@web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
References: <196016.18713.qm@web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=tphFpKig6hJ_7X+cgXZw2jNnvAkDVp09BFhYr@mail.gmail.com>

Bruce;

Seems like a 205-5516 would only be a 24.9" OD tire. You'd have to learn to
live with the % speedo error and the odometer racking-up more miles than
you've actually traveled....

I am still searching for that 'perfect' 16" tire fit and I was curious how
big a tire the wheel well could handle without fender rub or ball-joint-bolt
interference, using 16" tires. I wonder if a 225-55-16 tire would fit, if I
used wheel spacers.... The section width (9.2") may be too wide but it has a
25.8" OD which is closer to stock .... Wish it was possible to try tires on
like shoes! LOL!

Cheers,

Dave



On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 10:03 PM, Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca>wrote:

> Yes, OMG a question about tires   I purchased Rota RB 16x7 wheels.   They
> look
> great and bolt right up on the 6 after I bought the tuner nuts and special
> socket.
>
> Tire sizing.   What are my options here?  I've heard that 205-60-16
> will work.
> Will 205-55-16 be effective?
>
> Recommendations appreciated.
> Different world in this size from the old
> 15x5.5.   H speed rating and even V
> commonly available.    I admit that my
> tire/wheel knowledge is limited.
> Thank you,  Bruce Simms
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/forzion7 at gmail.com

From v.navarrette at comcast.net  Fri Mar 11 21:30:11 2011
From: v.navarrette at comcast.net (Vance Navarrette)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:30:11 -0800
Subject: [6pack] Tire info request
In-Reply-To: <196016.18713.qm@web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
References: <196016.18713.qm@web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000001cbe06e$2d60bcd0$88223670$@navarrette@comcast.net>

	Bruce:

	I have found that 205 tires are hazardous to your sheet metal with a
stock suspension. If you cramp the wheels (for example when backing out of a
driveway) and then hit a bump, the tread can snag the sheet metal lip on the
front fenders. The result will be a bent lip and a chunk of paint about the
size of a quarter missing on the edge of the wheel well. The damage is
clearly visible from the side of the car.
	I recommend no wider than 195 section width for this reason.

	Of course if your suspension is modified, then this may not apply.
Lots of people will tell you that they run 215 tires with no problems but
that does not mean you will not. The key here is a stock suspension,
cramping the wheels, hitting a bump. It may also make a difference which
tire you fit to your wheels (I am running Yokohama Avids 205/70-15). You may
not have this problem, but I have had it, and others have reported it. I had
to straighten the metal and repaint. If you have new paint like I did, you
will be wishing you had opted for slightly narrower tires.

	Also be aware that the wider the tire the higher the steering
effort. Wide tires look cool, but are not necessarily the best choice for
the car.

	Cheers,

	Vance


-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Bruce Simms
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 7:03 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Tire info request

Yes, OMG a question about tires   I purchased Rota RB 16x7 wheels.   They
look
great and bolt right up on the 6 after I bought the tuner nuts and special
socket.

Tire sizing.   What are my options here?  I've heard that 205-60-16
will work.   
Will 205-55-16 be effective?

Recommendations appreciated.  
Different world in this size from the old 
15x5.5.   H speed rating and even V
commonly available.    I admit that my 
tire/wheel knowledge is limited.
Thank you,  Bruce Simms

From slowtoaccept at yahoo.com  Sat Mar 12 05:26:26 2011
From: slowtoaccept at yahoo.com (Jerry C Shaw)
Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:26:26 -0500
Subject: [6pack] FT
In-Reply-To: <mailman.16461.1299860400.23296.6pack@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.16461.1299860400.23296.6pack@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <2CE771CA9FDD47A7BD1AFC0694EEAB26@JaneShawPC>

I was very saddened to hear of Fred Thomas' passing. I, too, benefited 
greatly from his advice on power coating, having PC'd a number of small 
parts on my TR6 under his tutelage. He volunteered information and 
documentation, sending me a big manila envelope full of pictures and 
instructions, all gratis. I never met him, but his responses to my queries 
told me a lot about his generosity. He will be missed, indeed.

Jerry Shaw
'74 Mallard Green TR6
http://www.triumphowners.com/977



Message: 3
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:59:03 -0500
From: "Alex" <ambritts at bellsouth.net>
Subject: [6pack] FT
To: "*Six Pack" <6pack at autox.team.net>, "*Triumphs List"
<triumphs at autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <761016FA067A47CCABDECC97900EE5AC at AlexPC>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Only met Fred through emails of help, suggestions and guidance. I knew him 
as
someone who would always be there with a quick answer to "my" pressing need
when working on either of my Triumphs. He always seemed to sense my urgency 
to
get an answer and was always there with a brief snippet of advice that made 
me
realize was was on the wrong track to a solution. Quite a gentlemen and 
always
a friend whether he new you personal or through the list. He will be truly
missed by this guy! What a loss!!!!

Alex Manzo 

From anabil007 at comcast.net  Sat Mar 12 10:41:29 2011
From: anabil007 at comcast.net (Bill)
Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:41:29 -0800
Subject: [6pack] Tire info request
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=tphFpKig6hJ_7X+cgXZw2jNnvAkDVp09BFhYr@mail.gmail.com>
References: <196016.18713.qm@web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTi=tphFpKig6hJ_7X+cgXZw2jNnvAkDVp09BFhYr@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <a06240800c9a15f44532c@[192.168.2.2]>

Don't know if this will help, but Tirerack.com lists  turns per mile 
on all their tires ... I put 205/70/15  on the TR6 ... those redlines 
were 13 years old, and we have given up on Judged Concours ... too 
much work for us Old Folks ... Michelin Hydroedge ... 26.1", 797 
turns per mile.
Fill the wheel wells nicely, no rubbing on anything, and great grip.

Seems like a 205-5516 would only be a 24.9" OD tire. You'd have to learn to
live with the % speedo error and the odometer racking-up more miles than
you've actually traveled....

I am still searching for that 'perfect' 16" tire fit and I was curious how
big a tire the wheel well could handle without fender rub or ball-joint-bolt
interference, using 16" tires. I wonder if a 225-55-16 tire would fit, if I
used wheel spacers.... The section width (9.2") may be too wide but it has a
25.8" OD which is closer to stock .... Wish it was possible to try tires on
like shoes! LOL!

Cheers,

Dave

-- 
"Thinking is the hardest work there is. That's why so few people 
undertake it." - Henry Ford
Bill Pugh
1957 TR3
"Casper"
TS16765L
Wallace, CA

From rpeglow at optonline.net  Sat Mar 12 12:22:02 2011
From: rpeglow at optonline.net (Bob)
Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:22:02 -0500
Subject: [6pack]  Tire compare info site.
In-Reply-To: <a06240800c9a15f44532c@[192.168.2.2]>
References: <196016.18713.qm@web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTi=tphFpKig6hJ_7X+cgXZw2jNnvAkDVp09BFhYr@mail.gmail.com>
	<a06240800c9a15f44532c@[192.168.2.2]>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJL2xS8Qce5OmzH6VzgCDbfCgAAAEAAAAFa2vNoLmLROg2h+eG4OwtgBAAAAAA==@optonline.net>

This site is useful for tire size comparison.
I have not used them for tire purchase.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos#row1 
Regards,
Bob

From slowtoaccept at yahoo.com  Sat Mar 12 14:42:48 2011
From: slowtoaccept at yahoo.com (Jerry C Shaw)
Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:42:48 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Tire info request
In-Reply-To: <mailman.9.1299956402.2032.6pack@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.9.1299956402.2032.6pack@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <404DED0A06244957A28891AC13C38E66@JaneShawPC>

Using 215/60R/16 Kuhmo Solas from TireRack on Panasport 16x7 w/ no offset. 
Standard new springs fore and aft that haven't settled yet, so rides a 
little high.  Using extra large wheel stops in front (not sure they are 
needed) and spring-over-shocks in rear. And, yes, it is a little more 
difficult to parallel park because of the turning resistance with the 
additional width and slightly reduced turning radius. Limited mileage, so 
can't give you a long history of experience, but so far so good. Handles 
well even with higher center of gravity, but also have large front and rear 
anti-roll bars. IRS travel may then be a problem if you go with shorter 
performance springs, but who knows.  Some use different size tires in the 
front than in the rear. TireRack correctly points out that precise revs per 
mile is not a simple calculation. According to the revs per mile calculator 
I used, this combo has about a +0.33 % speedo error over the factory 
standard 15 in. wheel set.

I'm still learning about the performance of this combo. May make changes in 
the future, including rear camber.

Jerry Shaw
'74 Mallard Green TR6



Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:03:04 -0800 (PST)
From: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca>
Subject: [6pack] Tire info request
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Message-ID: <196016.18713.qm at web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Yes, OMG a question about tires   I purchased Rota RB 16x7 wheels.   They 
look
great and bolt right up on the 6 after I bought the tuner nuts and special
socket.

Tire sizing.   What are my options here?  I've heard that 205-60-16
will work.
Will 205-55-16 be effective?

Recommendations appreciated.
Different world in this size from the old
15x5.5.   H speed rating and even V
commonly available.    I admit that my
tire/wheel knowledge is limited.
Thank you,  Bruce Simms

From tr6parts at charter.net  Sat Mar 12 18:18:34 2011
From: tr6parts at charter.net (Al Salvatore)
Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:18:34 -0500
Subject: [6pack] beige tr6 seat cover
References: <196016.18713.qm@web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
	<000001cbe06e$2d60bcd0$88223670$@navarrette@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <6BC76096CBBD4FE5ADBAFBD793EAD733@Alan>

I am trying to locate a beige drivers side seat back
for a late tr6 74-76.
Hopefully someone has recovered their seats and has a
good drivers side seat back, left over from their restoration.
The vinyl is pealing off on mine.
If you do , let me know how much you want for it.

Thanks,
Al

From rolds at plausa.com  Sun Mar 13 05:26:30 2011
From: rolds at plausa.com (Ron Olds)
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:26:30 +0000
Subject: [6pack] Tire compare info site.
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJL2xS8Qce5OmzH6VzgCDbfCgAAAEAAAAFa2vNoLmLROg2h+eG4OwtgBAAAAAA==@optonline.net>
References: <196016.18713.qm@web65612.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTi=tphFpKig6hJ_7X+cgXZw2jNnvAkDVp09BFhYr@mail.gmail.com>
	<a06240800c9a15f44532c@[192.168.2.2]>
	<!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJL2xS8Qce5OmzH6VzgCDbfCgAAAEAAAAFa2vNoLmLROg2h+eG4OwtgBAAAAAA==@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <D41EE0DF20A47D48BF555A3204A3B9E50851A7@MSERVER.PLASSERUSA.com>

I have purchased many ties from tire Discounters (not on line, only in their
stores)  if you live near a store location I would recommend them highly.

Ronald Olds
-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 2:22 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Tire compare info site.

This site is useful for tire size comparison.
I have not used them for tire purchase.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos#row1
Regards,
Bob
_______________________________________________

6pack at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/rolds at plausa.com

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Sun Mar 13 05:46:31 2011
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (robert fabie)
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:46:31 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Fred Thomas, RIP
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=HTnYvgdRqST7emEChG4wkCgfp7JDvntKihjo3@mail.gmail.com>

All,
Fred Thomas of Fredericksburg, Va owned several collectible cars, including
a red concourse TR3. He was a frequent contributor to this and other Triumph
lists and was renowned helping others with their restoration projects and
for powder coating small parts for fellow enthusiast - most often at no
cost.
Below are details of the funeral for those who wish to send condolences.
Bob Fabie
Fredericksburg, Va

Frederick E. Thomas

  *Date published: 3/13/2011*

 Frederick E. Thomas

Frederick E. Thomas, 76, of Stafford County passed away Thursday, March 10,
2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond.

Mr. Thomas was born on June 6, 1934, in Alexandria to John and Mary
Sheffield Thomas.

He was an avid collector of classic automobiles and a football fan, and was
employed in auto sales prior to his retirement.

Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Debra; a daughter, Cheryl
Kull and husband Patrick of St. Stephens; two grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; a brother, John Thomas and wife Dian of Florida; and two
sisters, Rose Marie Thomas of Springfield and Nancy Stutzman of Annandale.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at
Mullins and Thompson Funeral Home, Stafford Chapel, 186 Shelton Shop Road.
Services are private.

Condolences may be sent to mullinsthompsonstaf ford.com.

From n197tr4 at cs.com  Sun Mar 13 09:01:49 2011
From: n197tr4 at cs.com (n197tr4 at cs.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:01:49 -0400
Subject: [6pack] An Invitation: THE 9TH RUNNING OF THE KASTNER CUP LAGUNA
 SECA 7TH AND 8TH OF JUNE
In-Reply-To: <17C6855D-F136-4E2F-8EBA-D929B5B80FBF@earthlink.net>
References: <EC9C3A83-EC3E-4D8F-A78F-973F29B8AAC6@stevebelfer.com>
	<8CDAD4ED2804C59-1608-1BFC0@webmail-m138.sysops.aol.com>
	<8CDAD51C637D193-1608-1C78B@webmail-m138.sysops.aol.com>
	<17C6855D-F136-4E2F-8EBA-D929B5B80FBF@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <8CDAFAF185865D8-22CC-31124@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com>

 TRIUMPH ENTHUSIASTS:


The Kastner Cup Committee has formally invited the western car clubs to join
us in the paddock while we hold the 9th Kastner Cup at fabled LAGUNA SECA with
HMSA as the sanctioning body.

A week day meeting that is a non-spectator event, this is a special invitation
to TRIUMPH enthusiasts.

The Kastner Cup will be run on Wednesday with the Cup Presentation following.

Kas Kastner will be available for distribution and signing of his latest book.
This a book that is 250 of  full size 8.5  x  11 pages with conventional
binding and higher resolution pictures.......... and a bonus picture DVD.

Special Rates at the EMBASSY SUITES are available for the asking under the
KEYWORDS "FRIENDS OF TRIUMPH".

Gate is nominal at $15 or so. Camping is available nearby.

A commemorative poster is planned, featuring one of Kastner's Sebring TR4s,
presently owned and raced by John Nikas of Huntington Beach....it will be
there. The poster may also be signed by Kas Kastner. It will be of high
quality stock, and very collectible  as one more in a series of Kastner Cup
posters.

Oh yes! There will be some interesting, seldom seen, and very historical
Triumphs on display and on the track.

Be there with us.......we are making a family vacation out of this.

Joe Alexander

From trmarty at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 14 09:46:00 2011
From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:46:00 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Fred Thomas Decal
In-Reply-To: <8CDAF09EE71A041-E298-19964@TSTMAIL-D09.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CDAF09EE71A041-E298-19964@TSTMAIL-D09.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU160-w29860A5BF9C4F818843527BACC0@phx.gbl>

The subject of a decal honoring Fred Thomas was proposed last week.  After
some initial dialog we WILL be proceeding with this project.  The design and
details are in the initial stages but the intent is to have a 3 inch decal
offered to who ever wants one at a minimal cost to pay for the manufacturing
and mailing of the decals.  This will not be a for profit enterprise.  I am
NOT taking orders yet. Lots of details to be worked out before that point. I
will post updates on the project as we go forward so be patient with me:) .

Thanks,
Marty Sukey

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Mon Mar 14 13:25:47 2011
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (robert fabie)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:25:47 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Fred Thomas Decal
In-Reply-To: <BLU160-w29860A5BF9C4F818843527BACC0@phx.gbl>
References: <8CDAF09EE71A041-E298-19964@TSTMAIL-D09.sysops.aol.com>
	<BLU160-w29860A5BF9C4F818843527BACC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=QnktbFk5pQeMboYWgv9u2NntJ+LxBxn_cvQpF@mail.gmail.com>

Great idea. I'm in.
Bob Fabie

On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 12:46 PM, marty sukey <trmarty at hotmail.com> wrote:

> The subject of a decal honoring Fred Thomas was proposed last week.  After
> some initial dialog we WILL be proceeding with this project.  The design
> and
> details are in the initial stages but the intent is to have a 3 inch decal
> offered to who ever wants one at a minimal cost to pay for the
> manufacturing
> and mailing of the decals.  This will not be a for profit enterprise.  I am
> NOT taking orders yet. Lots of details to be worked out before that point.
> I
> will post updates on the project as we go forward so be patient with me:) .
>
> Thanks,
> Marty Sukey
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/bobfabie at gmail.com

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Mon Mar 14 18:27:13 2011
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (robert fabie)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:27:13 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Fred Thomas Decal
In-Reply-To: <BLU160-w29860A5BF9C4F818843527BACC0@phx.gbl>
References: <8CDAF09EE71A041-E298-19964@TSTMAIL-D09.sysops.aol.com>
	<BLU160-w29860A5BF9C4F818843527BACC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimuUg6g7ksYWbJfOMVAQ0_zOoH8-z31vq5y5uFZ@mail.gmail.com>

I attended the service for Fred Thomas this evening and mentioned plans to
commemorate Fred. His wife, Debra, was delighted. I told her I'd keep her up
to date on how things progress. Thanks again for taking the initiative. Let
me know if you need any underwriting support.
Best to all,
Bob Fabie
75 TR6

On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 12:46 PM, marty sukey <trmarty at hotmail.com> wrote:

> The subject of a decal honoring Fred Thomas was proposed last week.  After
> some initial dialog we WILL be proceeding with this project.  The design
> and
> details are in the initial stages but the intent is to have a 3 inch decal
> offered to who ever wants one at a minimal cost to pay for the
> manufacturing
> and mailing of the decals.  This will not be a for profit enterprise.  I am
> NOT taking orders yet. Lots of details to be worked out before that point.
> I
> will post updates on the project as we go forward so be patient with me:) .
>
> Thanks,
> Marty Sukey
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/bobfabie at gmail.com

From n197tr4 at cs.com  Sat Mar 19 06:27:18 2011
From: n197tr4 at cs.com (n197tr4 at cs.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 09:27:18 -0400
Subject: [6pack] DOOR HANDLES INNER & OUTER TR250    AVAILABLE
Message-ID: <8CDB45080D56D5F-2C48-4FE1@webmail-d147.sysops.aol.com>

 I have a set on the shelf from an Arizona TR250.   no pits/no flaking

its here or eBAY.

Thanks!

n197tr4 at cs.com

From KKSMC at aol.com  Sat Mar 19 07:55:41 2011
From: KKSMC at aol.com (KKSMC at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:55:41 EDT
Subject: [6pack] IRISH confession
Message-ID: <d50f3.6390388c.3ab61ded@aol.com>

IRISH CONFESSION


Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I  have been with a loose woman."

The priest asks, "Is that you, little  Timmy Shaughnessy?"


"Yes, Father, it is."

"And, who was the  woman you were with?"

"I can't be tellin' you, Father. I don't want to  ruin her reputation."

"Well, Timmy, I'm sure to find out sooner or later,  so you may as well 
tell me now. Was it Brenda O'Malley?"

"I cannot  say."

"Was it Patricia Kelly?"

"I'll never tell."

"Was it  Sheila O'Brien?"

"'m sorry, but I cannot name her."

"Was it  Kathleen Morgan?"

"My lips are sealed."

"Was it Fiona Grogan,  then?"

"Please, Father, I cannot tell you."

The priest sighs in  frustration. "You're a steadfast lad, Timmy 
Shaughnessy, and I admire that. But  you've sinned, and you must atone. You cannot 
attend church mass for three  months. Be off with you now."

Timmy walks back to his pew. His friend  Sean slides over and whispers, 
"What'd you get?"


"Three month's  vacation and five good leads!"

From levilevi at comcast.net  Sat Mar 19 10:13:30 2011
From: levilevi at comcast.net (Bud Rolofson)
Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:13:30 -0600
Subject: [6pack] IRISH confession
In-Reply-To: <d50f3.6390388c.3ab61ded@aol.com>
References: <d50f3.6390388c.3ab61ded@aol.com>
Message-ID: <9180116A-04B6-4EE5-B294-5D921D248AEE@comcast.net>

That's a TV commercial.


On Mar 19, 2011, at 8:55 AM, KKSMC at aol.com wrote:

> IRISH CONFESSION
>
>
> Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I  have been with a loose woman."
>
> The priest asks, "Is that you, little  Timmy Shaughnessy?"
>
>
> "Yes, Father, it is."
>
> "And, who was the  woman you were with?"
>
> "I can't be tellin' you, Father. I don't want to  ruin her  
> reputation."
>
> "Well, Timmy, I'm sure to find out sooner or later,  so you may as  
> well
> tell me now. Was it Brenda O'Malley?"
>
> "I cannot  say."
>
> "Was it Patricia Kelly?"
>
> "I'll never tell."
>
> "Was it  Sheila O'Brien?"
>
> "'m sorry, but I cannot name her."
>
> "Was it  Kathleen Morgan?"
>
> "My lips are sealed."
>
> "Was it Fiona Grogan,  then?"
>
> "Please, Father, I cannot tell you."
>
> The priest sighs in  frustration. "You're a steadfast lad, Timmy
> Shaughnessy, and I admire that. But  you've sinned, and you must  
> atone. You cannot
> attend church mass for three  months. Be off with you now."
>
> Timmy walks back to his pew. His friend  Sean slides over and  
> whispers,
> "What'd you get?"
>
>
> "Three month's  vacation and five good leads!"
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/levilevi at comcast.net

From TR250Driver at aol.com  Fri Mar 25 16:03:04 2011
From: TR250Driver at aol.com (TR250Driver at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:03:04 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [6pack] White Snaps on TR250 Tops
Message-ID: <7e83e.1ed3f667.3abe7928@aol.com>

Hey Guys,
No doubt that early TR6's had white snaps on the tops and body of the cars  
at least thru 1971.  What say the List on 250's?  I have to go with a  new 
top on my 250 since the rebuild stretched the whole body a bit too far for  
the old top and Tonneau.  What about the Tonneau?  I would say black  snaps 
but heck who am I to decide.
Yikes,
Darrell

From tbe749 at aol.com  Sat Mar 26 03:27:52 2011
From: tbe749 at aol.com (Tom)
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 06:27:52 -0400
Subject: [6pack] [TR] White Snaps on TR250 Tops
In-Reply-To: <7e83e.1ed3f667.3abe7928@aol.com>
References: <7e83e.1ed3f667.3abe7928@aol.com>
Message-ID: <A395034A-F065-40B4-A50B-43AB8DE76C89@aol.com>

Darrell

My vote = black plastic snaps and studs

Tom


Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 25, 2011, at 7:03 PM, TR250Driver at aol.com wrote:

> Hey Guys,
> No doubt that early TR6's had white snaps on the tops and body of the cars
> at least thru 1971.  What say the List on 250's?  I have to go with a  new
> top on my 250 since the rebuild stretched the whole body a bit too far for
> the old top and Tonneau.  What about the Tonneau?  I would say black  snaps
> but heck who am I to decide.
> Yikes,
> Darrell
> _______________________________________________
> Triumphs at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $11.47
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Manage your account:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/tbe749 at aol.com

From fishplate at charter.net  Sat Mar 26 11:28:33 2011
From: fishplate at charter.net (Jeff Scarbrough)
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:28:33 -0400
Subject: [6pack] [TR] White Snaps on TR250 Tops
In-Reply-To: <311104017.1076915.1301110373473.JavaMail.root@vznit170064>
References: <311104017.1076915.1301110373473.JavaMail.root@vznit170064>
Message-ID: <4D8E3051.4080002@charter.net>

On 3/25/2011 11:32 PM, thenicholls at verizon.net wrote:
> If someone on the list knows that you can get white metal snaps, let me know.  I would purchase a set in a minute.
>    

Can you get the black metal ones powder coated in white?

From mblunsfordsr at yahoo.com  Sat Mar 26 12:57:56 2011
From: mblunsfordsr at yahoo.com (michael lunsford)
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:57:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [6pack] WHITE SNAPS
Message-ID: <394817.35268.qm@web161209.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I don't know about the 250 but I have never seen white snaps on a TR6.  I have
all black snaps on my top and on the tonneau cover.  As a matter of fact I
don't 
recall (old timers may be the reason) seeing white snaps on any
Triumph.
Mike Lunsford, 1970 TR6-black snaps throughout

From jmitch at snet.net  Sat Mar 26 14:51:37 2011
From: jmitch at snet.net (John Mitchell)
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:51:37 -0400
Subject: [6pack] [TR] White Snaps on TR250 Tops
In-Reply-To: <4D8E3051.4080002@charter.net>
References: <311104017.1076915.1301110373473.JavaMail.root@vznit170064>
	<4D8E3051.4080002@charter.net>
Message-ID: <4D8E5FE9.9030503@snet.net>

I got plain steel ones(Nickel or chrome) from McMaster Carr.  They'd be 
easy to powder coat any color you wanted.  John Mitchell

On 3/26/2011 2:28 PM, Jeff Scarbrough wrote:
> On 3/25/2011 11:32 PM, thenicholls at verizon.net wrote:
>> If someone on the list knows that you can get white metal snaps, let 
>> me know.  I would purchase a set in a minute.
>
> Can you get the black metal ones powder coated in white?

From tr6parts at charter.net  Sat Mar 26 18:22:02 2011
From: tr6parts at charter.net (tr6parts at charter.net)
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:22:02 -0700
Subject: [6pack] [TR] White Snaps on TR250 Tops
In-Reply-To: <548266687.1154563.1301175606100.JavaMail.root@vznit170134>
Message-ID: <20110326212202.2Z10R.14380259.root@mp06>

The Roadster Factory sells white snaps.

I had a couple of original  tr6 shadow blue boot covers with white snaps on them.

Al


---- thenicholls at verizon.net wrote: 
> I like it when the list is so smart, great idea.  Will look into it.......Craig
> 
> 
> Mar 26, 2011 02:28:33 PM, fishplate at charter.net wrote:
> 
> On 3/25/2011 11:32 PM, thenicholls at verizon.net wrote:
> > If someone on the list knows that you can get white metal snaps, let me know. I would purchase a set in a minute.
> > 
> 
> Can you get the black metal ones powder coated in white?
> _______________________________________________
> Triumphs at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $11.47
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Manage your account: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/tr6parts at charter.net

From forzion7 at gmail.com  Sat Mar 26 18:56:01 2011
From: forzion7 at gmail.com (David Friedlander)
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:56:01 -0400
Subject: [6pack] [TR] White Snaps on TR250 Tops
In-Reply-To: <20110326212202.2Z10R.14380259.root@mp06>
References: <548266687.1154563.1301175606100.JavaMail.root@vznit170134>
	<20110326212202.2Z10R.14380259.root@mp06>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikyBuRXu9VgyGC+CS0EmQ7SzeqvHCV-sNAUQooZ@mail.gmail.com>

Is this the TRF item you need, RFK1513 ??

http://trf.zeni.net/TR6-250GC/247.php

Dave



On Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 9:22 PM, <tr6parts at charter.net> wrote:

> The Roadster Factory sells white snaps.
>
> I had a couple of original  tr6 shadow blue boot covers with white snaps on
> them.
>
> Al
>
>
> ---- thenicholls at verizon.net wrote:
> > I like it when the list is so smart, great idea.  Will look into
> it.......Craig
> >
> >
> > Mar 26, 2011 02:28:33 PM, fishplate at charter.net wrote:
> >
> > On 3/25/2011 11:32 PM, thenicholls at verizon.net wrote:
> > > If someone on the list knows that you can get white metal snaps, let me
> know. I would purchase a set in a minute.
> > >
> >
> > Can you get the black metal ones powder coated in white?
> > _______________________________________________
> > Triumphs at autox.team.net
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation  $11.47
> > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> > Manage your account:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/tr6parts at charter.net
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/forzion7 at gmail.com

From im_sloane at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 28 05:27:44 2011
From: im_sloane at hotmail.com (im sloane)
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:27:44 +0000
Subject: [6pack] [TR] White Snaps on TR250 Tops
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikyBuRXu9VgyGC+CS0EmQ7SzeqvHCV-sNAUQooZ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <548266687.1154563.1301175606100.JavaMail.root@vznit170134>,
	<20110326212202.2Z10R.14380259.root@mp06>,
	<AANLkTikyBuRXu9VgyGC+CS0EmQ7SzeqvHCV-sNAUQooZ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU120-W2340D0573FE1DEDDE53CB8EBA0@phx.gbl>

If anybody knows how to use the TRF snap installation tool, RFT108, I'd sure
like to know the trick. I never could figure out how to use it to install the
top snaps when the top is already installed on the car, which is what you need
to line up the snaps with the studs.

Sloane :)

> Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:56:01 -0400
> From: forzion7 at gmail.com
> To: tr6parts at charter.net
> CC: thenicholls at verizon.net; 6pack at autox.team.net; triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] White Snaps on TR250 Tops
>
> Is this the TRF item you need, RFK1513 ??
>
> http://trf.zeni.net/TR6-250GC/247.php
>
> Dave

From aljlthomson at charter.net  Mon Mar 28 06:08:04 2011
From: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex&Janet Thomson)
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:08:04 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Last Call
Message-ID: <49D26256D4384DF1A3AC233710611EDE@D6254Z51>

To Listers: I have a "73 TR-6 tub that is completely stripped and ready to go
to the scrap yard unless there is any interest. Commission # CF6115U. This tub
appears in the classified section on the VTR website. Additional pictures are
available by e-mail. Local pickup in western Connecticut with a price of $100.
Please contact me off-line at  ALJLThomson at Charter.net

Alex Thomson

From jimmble at roadrunner.com  Mon Mar 28 06:37:46 2011
From: jimmble at roadrunner.com (Jim Franks)
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:37:46 -0400
Subject: [6pack] [TR] White Snaps on TR250 Tops
In-Reply-To: <BLU120-W2340D0573FE1DEDDE53CB8EBA0@phx.gbl>
References: <548266687.1154563.1301175606100.JavaMail.root@vznit170134>,
	<20110326212202.2Z10R.14380259.root@mp06>,
	<AANLkTikyBuRXu9VgyGC+CS0EmQ7SzeqvHCV-sNAUQooZ@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU120-W2340D0573FE1DEDDE53CB8EBA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4D908F2A.9060708@roadrunner.com>

What I do is to mark all of the snap locations with chalk and remove the 
top to install the snaps with that tool. Be mindful to not scratch the 
window when you are doing it this way.

Otherwise, take the car to a boat/ interior shop and have them install 
the snaps on the car with their handy-dandy handheld tool. It'll just be 
a few bucks.

Jim

On 3/28/2011 8:27 AM, im sloane wrote:
> If anybody knows how to use the TRF snap installation tool, RFT108, I'd sure
> like to know the trick. I never could figure out how to use it to install the
> top snaps when the top is already installed on the car, which is what you need
> to line up the snaps with the studs.
>
> Sloane :)
>
>> Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:56:01 -0400
>> From: forzion7 at gmail.com
>> To: tr6parts at charter.net
>> CC: thenicholls at verizon.net; 6pack at autox.team.net; triumphs at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] White Snaps on TR250 Tops
>>
>> Is this the TRF item you need, RFK1513 ??
>>
>> http://trf.zeni.net/TR6-250GC/247.php
>>
>> Dave
> _______________________________________________
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/jimmble at roadrunner.com
>
>
> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5992 (20110328) __________
>
> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>
> http://www.eset.com