From sabre2tgr at gmail.com  Tue Oct  1 17:01:54 2019
From: sabre2tgr at gmail.com (Stu)
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2019 19:01:54 -0400
Subject: [Tigers] Tiger Tire Test
Message-ID: <CA+DpG677wxn5B2FxiQ8z5s6Nin714UFjZtKrjfOsN0L3c41WbQ@mail.gmail.com>

Check out the Classic Motorsports web page today.  One of their feature
articles is about Mark Petri's impressions of the Vredestein  Sprint
Classic radials he's been testing.  Great pictures of his Tiger.

https://classicmotorsports.com/forum/classic-cars/your-tests-vredestein-sprint/159606/page1/
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From jay.laifman at gmail.com  Wed Oct  2 11:14:08 2019
From: jay.laifman at gmail.com (Jay Laifman)
Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2019 10:14:08 -0700
Subject: [Tigers] Tiger Tire Test
In-Reply-To: <CA+DpG677wxn5B2FxiQ8z5s6Nin714UFjZtKrjfOsN0L3c41WbQ@mail.gmail.com>
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I haven't read the article yet.  But I thought it interesting that I
learned that today's cheapest tires have more grip than the racing tires of
the 60s.  This is good and bad.  Good to have all that traction.  Good
because it kind of makes arguing for the best tire for the car a little
funny where the cheapest one will give better performance than when the
cars were new.  But, bad because the 60s suspensions were not designed for
such grip, putting more forces into the suspension.

On Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 4:04 PM Stu via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Check out the Classic Motorsports web page today.  One of their feature
> articles is about Mark Petri's impressions of the Vredestein  Sprint
> Classic radials he's been testing.  Great pictures of his Tiger.
>
>
> https://classicmotorsports.com/forum/classic-cars/your-tests-vredestein-sprint/159606/page1/
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From rollright at aol.com  Fri Oct  4 16:14:32 2019
From: rollright at aol.com (James Armstrong)
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2019 22:14:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Tigers] time to replace a conv. top
References: <333063836.2492066.1570227272593.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <333063836.2492066.1570227272593@mail.yahoo.com>

Hello all,
Before I get into the main topic, a few weekend's ago I took a Robbins tonneau cover to a local installer of some repute.I made sure i bought a Robbins as I thought it was the best.
Turns out, they may have been the best before the company's acquisition, but as the installer pointed out, not only was is missing features present on an original, (like the "dam? that runs under the windshield across the dash to to channel water) but worse, it was not symmetrical. The relief for the post by the side vent window was short on the drivers side by between .75' and 1 inch. This caused an unavoidable wrinkle between the steering? wheel and the windshield
The best? Absolutely not. Further, stitching is wrong.? Buyer beware !

Now, who makes the best convertible top. Gary Fish and I plan to zero--time our top frames this winter. Cost be damned. I'm sick of poor quality.
Jim ArmstrongMk 1A382002083 LRXFECode 86TAC #....
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From jbsyv at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  4 17:44:09 2019
From: jbsyv at yahoo.com (Jim B)
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2019 16:44:09 -0700
Subject: [Tigers] time to replace a conv. top
In-Reply-To: <333063836.2492066.1570227272593@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <333063836.2492066.1570227272593.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <333063836.2492066.1570227272593@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <03C9E05C-55AF-470E-9B83-252575707C66@yahoo.com>

Wow, that is a bummer. One thing I still need is a new top! And that?s where I was planning on getting it.
Jim B.


> On Oct 4, 2019, at 3:14 PM, James Armstrong via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Before I get into the main topic, a few weekend's ago I took a Robbins tonneau cover to a local installer of some repute.
> I made sure i bought a Robbins as I thought it was the best.
> 
> Turns out, they may have been the best before the company's acquisition, but as the installer pointed out, not only was is missing features present on an original, (like the "dam  that runs under the windshield across the dash to to channel water) but worse, it was not symmetrical. The relief for the post by the side vent window was short on the drivers side by between .75' and 1 inch. This caused an unavoidable wrinkle between the steering  wheel and the windshield
> 
> The best? Absolutely not. Further, stitching is wrong.  Buyer beware !
> 
> Now, who makes the best convertible top. Gary Fish and I plan to zero--time our top frames this winter.
> Cost be damned. I'm sick of poor quality.
> 
> Jim Armstrong
> Mk 1A
> 382002083 LRXFE
> Code 86
> TAC #....
> _______________________________________________
> 
> tigers at autox.team.net
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From blance598 at gmail.com  Sat Oct  5 12:27:08 2019
From: blance598 at gmail.com (Lance Beauchamp)
Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2019 14:27:08 -0400
Subject: [Tigers] Frame fitting vent window
Message-ID: <CACQC2nX47o7Jv_4WWgugPr2FS0PHjd+Z44=unejHaz5p=-+-jg@mail.gmail.com>

FYI, the vent windows can bend outward enough from people pulling on them
over many years causing a gap and poor alignment with the windshield . They
can be reshaped, Keep in mind care, and slow is required and fill the u
channel with a piece of wood tightly installed to keep it's shape, gap
gone.   Beau,
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From michael.s.king at gmail.com  Sun Oct  6 02:08:55 2019
From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king)
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2019 16:08:55 +0800
Subject: [Tigers] time to replace a conv. top
In-Reply-To: <03C9E05C-55AF-470E-9B83-252575707C66@yahoo.com>
References: <333063836.2492066.1570227272593.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <333063836.2492066.1570227272593@mail.yahoo.com>
 <03C9E05C-55AF-470E-9B83-252575707C66@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAET8snW1WLP6-H-_16dwMRzb=DDOAvSoMvrXYdekETqx284aDw@mail.gmail.com>

Jim,

I hadn't seen an accurate copy of the tonneau. there were several versions
done, the originals in the "USA" didn't have a full "pocket" for the wheel
like the UK ones. The originals had the damn along the front as mentioned
and also had the large silver metal zippers (the name escapes me for now )
not black plastic. they also had a grey inside finish (per the original
soft tops) and they had a strap to secure the tonneau to the centre console
while driving.

Re: soft top... do you want a factory correct top? I believe the correct
everflex style ones are being made in the Uk with the correct grey internal
finish. Not sure if they only do the tension rod style or the later velcro
or both.

MK

> On Oct 4, 2019, at 3:14 PM, James Armstrong via Tigers <
> tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Before I get into the main topic, a few weekend's ago I took a Robbins
> tonneau cover to a local installer of some repute.
> I made sure i bought a Robbins as I thought it was the best.
>
> Turns out, they may have been the best before the company's acquisition,
> but as the installer pointed out, not only was is missing features present
> on an original, (like the "dam  that runs under the windshield across the
> dash to to channel water) but worse, it was not symmetrical. The relief for
> the post by the side vent window was short on the drivers side by between
> .75' and 1 inch. This caused an unavoidable wrinkle between the steering
> wheel and the windshield
>
> The best? Absolutely not. Further, stitching is wrong.  Buyer beware !
>
> Now, who makes the best convertible top. Gary Fish and I plan to
> zero--time our top frames this winter.
> Cost be damned. I'm sick of poor quality.
>
> Jim Armstrong
> Mk 1A
> 382002083 LRXFE
> Code 86
> TAC #....
> _______________________________________________
>
> tigers at autox.team.net
>
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From rollright at aol.com  Sun Oct  6 12:54:08 2019
From: rollright at aol.com (James Armstrong)
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2019 18:54:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Tigers] time to replace a conv. top
In-Reply-To: <CAET8snW1WLP6-H-_16dwMRzb=DDOAvSoMvrXYdekETqx284aDw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <333063836.2492066.1570227272593.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <333063836.2492066.1570227272593@mail.yahoo.com>
 <03C9E05C-55AF-470E-9B83-252575707C66@yahoo.com>
 <CAET8snW1WLP6-H-_16dwMRzb=DDOAvSoMvrXYdekETqx284aDw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <454958629.2824408.1570388048729@mail.yahoo.com>

So, where do I get one of the "UK original style tops".? And if I deviate from original, what is available (cloth style, etc.) ?
Jim Armstrong
In a message dated 10/6/2019 4:09:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, michael.s.king at gmail.com writes:

Jim,
I hadn't seen an accurate?copy of the tonneau. there were several versions done, the originals?in the "USA" didn't have a full "pocket" for the wheel like the UK ones. The originals had the damn along the front as mentioned and also had the large silver metal zippers (the name escapes me for now ) not black plastic. they also had a grey inside finish (per the original soft tops) and they had a strap to secure the tonneau to the centre console while driving.
Re: soft top... do you want a factory correct top? I believe the correct everflex style ones are being made in the Uk with the correct grey internal finish. Not sure if they only do the tension rod style or the later velcro or both.
MK

On Oct 4, 2019, at 3:14 PM, James Armstrong via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
Hello all,
Before I get into the main topic, a few weekend's ago I took a Robbins tonneau cover to a local installer of some repute.I made sure i bought a Robbins as I thought it was the best.
Turns out, they may have been the best before the company's acquisition, but as the installer pointed out, not only was is missing features present on an original, (like the "dam? that runs under the windshield across the dash to to channel water) but worse, it was not symmetrical. The relief for the post by the side vent window was short on the drivers side by between .75' and 1 inch. This caused an unavoidable wrinkle between the steering? wheel and the windshield
The best? Absolutely not. Further, stitching is wrong.? Buyer beware !

Now, who makes the best convertible top. Gary Fish and I plan to zero--time our top frames this winter. Cost be damned. I'm sick of poor quality.
Jim ArmstrongMk 1A382002083 LRXFECode 86TAC #...._______________________________________________

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From michael.s.king at gmail.com  Sun Oct  6 21:38:03 2019
From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king)
Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 11:38:03 +0800
Subject: [Tigers] time to replace a conv. top
In-Reply-To: <454958629.2824408.1570388048729@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <333063836.2492066.1570227272593.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <333063836.2492066.1570227272593@mail.yahoo.com>
 <03C9E05C-55AF-470E-9B83-252575707C66@yahoo.com>
 <CAET8snW1WLP6-H-_16dwMRzb=DDOAvSoMvrXYdekETqx284aDw@mail.gmail.com>
 <454958629.2824408.1570388048729@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAET8snV3we+QRLLXg91tbu97i7ivYA3PT52ECzAdnGZ4PgFb0A@mail.gmail.com>

Jim,

 Ill try and get the factory top suplliers name it escapes me for now who
did the everflex ones.

Re the mohair and double duck amd canavs tops.. Various suplliers in uk and
usa... Though you seem to feel the robbins products have dropped in quality
lately.?

Id call and ask Rick (ss) or curt (cs) if they stock or order the correct
tops from the uk

On Mon., 7 Oct. 2019, 02:54 James Armstrong, <rollright at aol.com> wrote:

> So, where do I get one of the "UK original style tops".? And if I deviate
> from original, what is available (cloth style, etc.) ?
>
> Jim Armstrong
>
> In a message dated 10/6/2019 4:09:08 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> michael.s.king at gmail.com writes:
>
> Jim,
>
> I hadn't seen an accurate copy of the tonneau. there were several versions
> done, the originals in the "USA" didn't have a full "pocket" for the wheel
> like the UK ones. The originals had the damn along the front as mentioned
> and also had the large silver metal zippers (the name escapes me for now )
> not black plastic. they also had a grey inside finish (per the original
> soft tops) and they had a strap to secure the tonneau to the centre console
> while driving.
>
> Re: soft top... do you want a factory correct top? I believe the correct
> everflex style ones are being made in the Uk with the correct grey internal
> finish. Not sure if they only do the tension rod style or the later velcro
> or both.
>
> MK
>
> On Oct 4, 2019, at 3:14 PM, James Armstrong via Tigers <
> tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Before I get into the main topic, a few weekend's ago I took a Robbins
> tonneau cover to a local installer of some repute.
> I made sure i bought a Robbins as I thought it was the best.
>
> Turns out, they may have been the best before the company's acquisition,
> but as the installer pointed out, not only was is missing features present
> on an original, (like the "dam  that runs under the windshield across the
> dash to to channel water) but worse, it was not symmetrical. The relief for
> the post by the side vent window was short on the drivers side by between
> .75' and 1 inch. This caused an unavoidable wrinkle between the steering
> wheel and the windshield
>
> The best? Absolutely not. Further, stitching is wrong.  Buyer beware !
>
> Now, who makes the best convertible top. Gary Fish and I plan to
> zero--time our top frames this winter.
> Cost be damned. I'm sick of poor quality.
>
> Jim Armstrong
> Mk 1A
> 382002083 LRXFE
> Code 86
> TAC #....
> _______________________________________________
>
> tigers at autox.team.net
>
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From jbsyv at yahoo.com  Sun Oct  6 23:59:04 2019
From: jbsyv at yahoo.com (Jim B)
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2019 22:59:04 -0700
Subject: [Tigers] time to replace a conv. top
In-Reply-To: <CAET8snV3we+QRLLXg91tbu97i7ivYA3PT52ECzAdnGZ4PgFb0A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <333063836.2492066.1570227272593.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <333063836.2492066.1570227272593@mail.yahoo.com>
 <03C9E05C-55AF-470E-9B83-252575707C66@yahoo.com>
 <CAET8snW1WLP6-H-_16dwMRzb=DDOAvSoMvrXYdekETqx284aDw@mail.gmail.com>
 <454958629.2824408.1570388048729@mail.yahoo.com>
 <CAET8snV3we+QRLLXg91tbu97i7ivYA3PT52ECzAdnGZ4PgFb0A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A73A4117-F64D-474F-83D9-0FB60C4CCB7C@yahoo.com>

Michael & Jim, thanks for the info. and the help. My Tiger didn?t have a top or a frame for that matter when I got it. The frame that I have is for a MKI with the tension cables that I bought on eBay a while back. I?m still on the fence about going original or with an upgraded material such as the canvass type. Mine is ?personalized? so, not a concours restoration. I?ll also check with Rick at SS. Robbins was my first choice before I read about the issues pointed out regarding the tonneau cover. I had thought of converting the cable system to a velcro type. Lot?s to think about. 

Jim

> On Oct 6, 2019, at 8:38 PM, michael king via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Jim,
> 
>  Ill try and get the factory top suplliers name it escapes me for now who did the everflex ones.
> 
> Re the mohair and double duck amd canavs tops.. Various suplliers in uk and usa... Though you seem to feel the robbins products have dropped in quality lately.? 
> 
> Id call and ask Rick (ss) or curt (cs) if they stock or order the correct tops from the uk  
> 
> On Mon., 7 Oct. 2019, 02:54 James Armstrong, <rollright at aol.com <mailto:rollright at aol.com>> wrote:
> So, where do I get one of the "UK original style tops".? And if I deviate from original, what is available (cloth style, etc.) ?
> 
> Jim Armstrong
> 
> In a message dated 10/6/2019 4:09:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, michael.s.king at gmail.com <mailto:michael.s.king at gmail.com> writes:
> 
> Jim,
> 
> I hadn't seen an accurate copy of the tonneau. there were several versions done, the originals in the "USA" didn't have a full "pocket" for the wheel like the UK ones. The originals had the damn along the front as mentioned and also had the large silver metal zippers (the name escapes me for now ) not black plastic. they also had a grey inside finish (per the original soft tops) and they had a strap to secure the tonneau to the centre console while driving.
> 
> Re: soft top... do you want a factory correct top? I believe the correct everflex style ones are being made in the Uk with the correct grey internal finish. Not sure if they only do the tension rod style or the later velcro or both.
> 
> MK
> On Oct 4, 2019, at 3:14 PM, James Armstrong via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>> wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Before I get into the main topic, a few weekend's ago I took a Robbins tonneau cover to a local installer of some repute.
> I made sure i bought a Robbins as I thought it was the best.
> 
> Turns out, they may have been the best before the company's acquisition, but as the installer pointed out, not only was is missing features present on an original, (like the "dam  that runs under the windshield across the dash to to channel water) but worse, it was not symmetrical. The relief for the post by the side vent window was short on the drivers side by between .75' and 1 inch. This caused an unavoidable wrinkle between the steering  wheel and the windshield
> 
> The best? Absolutely not. Further, stitching is wrong.  Buyer beware !
> 
> Now, who makes the best convertible top. Gary Fish and I plan to zero--time our top frames this winter.
> Cost be damned. I'm sick of poor quality.
> 
> Jim Armstrong
> Mk 1A
> 382002083 LRXFE
> Code 86
> TAC #....
> _______________________________________________
> 
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From jbbrown1980 at gmail.com  Thu Oct 10 13:57:12 2019
From: jbbrown1980 at gmail.com (Joe Brown)
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:57:12 -0500
Subject: [Tigers] Spare Tire Hold Down Bolt
Message-ID: <CAKb_wf=CCXoSk+LyC4J+F0ONSO0WUVZsVON_=ouvednBTEOiag@mail.gmail.com>

Can somebody tell me what the thread size is for the spare tire hold down
bolt?  The head snapped off mine when I was taking the car apart a long
time ago and the rusty bolt had to be drilled out.  So I'm trying to figure
out what size bolt to replace it with.

Thanks,
Joe Brown
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From rfraser at bluefrog.com  Thu Oct 10 16:05:31 2019
From: rfraser at bluefrog.com (Ron Fraser)
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 18:05:31 -0400
Subject: [Tigers] Spare Tire Hold Down Bolt
In-Reply-To: <CAKb_wf=CCXoSk+LyC4J+F0ONSO0WUVZsVON_=ouvednBTEOiag@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKb_wf=CCXoSk+LyC4J+F0ONSO0WUVZsVON_=ouvednBTEOiag@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000501d57fb7$18ade550$4a09aff0$@bluefrog.com>

Joe

                Mine is ?? ? 13

 

This looks like a specialty stud to me.

 

?? for 2.4? down below the big cup shape

Bolt necks to 3/8? for .6? for the extra-long nut above the big cup

Nut is 1/2? long ? nut must be welded on somehow

 

Ron Fraser

 

From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Joe Brown via Tigers
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 3:57 PM
To: Tigers Den <Tigers at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Tigers] Spare Tire Hold Down Bolt

 

Can somebody tell me what the thread size is for the spare tire hold down bolt?  The head snapped off mine when I was taking the car apart a long time ago and the rusty bolt had to be drilled out.  So I'm trying to figure out what size bolt to replace it with.

 

Thanks,

Joe Brown

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From modtiger at comcast.net  Thu Oct 10 17:29:04 2019
From: modtiger at comcast.net (Tom Hall)
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:29:04 -0700
Subject: [Tigers] Spare Tire Hold Down Bolt
In-Reply-To: <CAKb_wf=CCXoSk+LyC4J+F0ONSO0WUVZsVON_=ouvednBTEOiag@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKb_wf=CCXoSk+LyC4J+F0ONSO0WUVZsVON_=ouvednBTEOiag@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5afc8708-6bb4-676f-dbb0-3804bd85d041@comcast.net>

On 10/10/2019 12:57 PM, Joe Brown via Tigers wrote:
> Can somebody tell me what the thread size is for the spare tire hold 
> down bolt?? The head snapped off mine when I was taking the car apart 
> a long time ago and the rusty bolt had to be drilled out.? So I'm 
> trying to figure out what size bolt to replace it with.
>
> Thanks,
> Joe Brown
>
Dear Joe,

Contact Pat King <patrick at lgsrc.com> for a replacement Tiger 
Bolt/Washer.? He has them in stock.? I know because I make them for 
him.? You can chase the OEM nut with a 1/2-13 tap.

-- 
Tom Hall
ModTiger Engineering LLC
5712 San Luis Court
Pleasanton, CA 94566
modtiger at comcast.net
(925)462-3876
www.tigerengineering.net


From jbbrown1980 at gmail.com  Mon Oct 14 15:55:03 2019
From: jbbrown1980 at gmail.com (Joe Brown)
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:55:03 -0500
Subject: [Tigers] Trunk Lid Buffer
Message-ID: <CAKb_wf=O9VDd6bFjU2eH=JLyq3Wju4mXXg5ByYrYg1wXcgHZfA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi,

Could somebody send me a close-up photo showing how the trunk lid buffers
are mounted?  I've read through some forums but the descriptions confuse
me.

Thanks,
Joe Brown
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From rfraser at bluefrog.com  Mon Oct 14 17:33:20 2019
From: rfraser at bluefrog.com (Ron Fraser)
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:33:20 -0400
Subject: [Tigers] Trunk Lid Buffer
In-Reply-To: <CAKb_wf=O9VDd6bFjU2eH=JLyq3Wju4mXXg5ByYrYg1wXcgHZfA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKb_wf=O9VDd6bFjU2eH=JLyq3Wju4mXXg5ByYrYg1wXcgHZfA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001801d582e7$c554c160$4ffe4420$@bluefrog.com>

Does this pic work for you

 

Ron Fraser

 

From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Joe Brown via Tigers
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2019 5:55 PM
To: Tigers Den <Tigers at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Tigers] Trunk Lid Buffer

 

Hi,

 

Could somebody send me a close-up photo showing how the trunk lid buffers are mounted?  I've read through some forums but the descriptions confuse me.  

 

Thanks,

Joe Brown

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From jbbrown1980 at gmail.com  Mon Oct 14 17:43:46 2019
From: jbbrown1980 at gmail.com (Joe Brown)
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:43:46 -0500
Subject: [Tigers] Trunk Lid Buffer
In-Reply-To: <001801d582e7$c554c160$4ffe4420$@bluefrog.com>
References: <CAKb_wf=O9VDd6bFjU2eH=JLyq3Wju4mXXg5ByYrYg1wXcgHZfA@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <CAKb_wf=V2BQZK0Xdp95YEWWOcNxPOigSQwsNJmZ2socFK2qNvQ@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, thank you.

On Mon, Oct 14, 2019, 6:36 PM Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:

> Does this pic work for you
>
>
>
> Ron Fraser
>
>
>
> *From:* Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Joe Brown
> via Tigers
> *Sent:* Monday, October 14, 2019 5:55 PM
> *To:* Tigers Den <Tigers at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Tigers] Trunk Lid Buffer
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
>
>
> Could somebody send me a close-up photo showing how the trunk lid buffers
> are mounted?  I've read through some forums but the descriptions confuse
> me.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe Brown
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From jbbrown1980 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 16 16:38:55 2019
From: jbbrown1980 at gmail.com (Joe Brown)
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:38:55 -0500
Subject: [Tigers] Headlight Dipper Question
Message-ID: <CAKb_wfmKN1Xhj0Fn3UQs6PHWDU2YE-oEtm9PrUWj0M_VsyBxWQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi,

In looking at old photos of my Tiger it appears that the bracket for the
headlight "dipper" is mounted on top of the carpet.  My new carpet has a
nice rubber grommet that fits nicely over the switch plunger which would
make me think the carpet should go OVER the switch.  But the new carpet
isn't really shaped to fit around the bracket.  So, my question is, should
the bracket be under the carpet or on top of it?

Thanks,
Joe Brown
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From jbbrown1980 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 16 17:05:00 2019
From: jbbrown1980 at gmail.com (Joe Brown)
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:05:00 -0500
Subject: [Tigers] Fwd: Headlight Dipper Question
In-Reply-To: <CAKb_wfmKN1Xhj0Fn3UQs6PHWDU2YE-oEtm9PrUWj0M_VsyBxWQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKb_wfmKN1Xhj0Fn3UQs6PHWDU2YE-oEtm9PrUWj0M_VsyBxWQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAKb_wfkODmZokApBgGrZVWCB98-qmGUpgCGrLCuxDQn3uNyHMA@mail.gmail.com>

Often times the mere act of putting my question out to you guys causes me
to realize the solution.  After sending out this question about the dipper
I went back out and messed around with the carpet some more and found a way
to make it work by putting it on top of the bracket.  I just need to put
some heat on the back of the carpet to help mold it some.

Thanks,
Joe Brown

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From: Joe Brown <jbbrown1980 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 5:38 PM
Subject: Headlight Dipper Question
To: Tigers Den <Tigers at autox.team.net>


Hi,

In looking at old photos of my Tiger it appears that the bracket for the
headlight "dipper" is mounted on top of the carpet.  My new carpet has a
nice rubber grommet that fits nicely over the switch plunger which would
make me think the carpet should go OVER the switch.  But the new carpet
isn't really shaped to fit around the bracket.  So, my question is, should
the bracket be under the carpet or on top of it?

Thanks,
Joe Brown
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From mbshainhouse at rogers.com  Fri Oct 18 06:47:35 2019
From: mbshainhouse at rogers.com (Michael Shainhouse)
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 08:47:35 -0400
Subject: [Tigers] Bumperets for a tiger or Alpine
Message-ID: <57E43CD4-04CD-42AD-A6C8-95A8673BE480@rogers.com>


Have a set back and front that I re-chromed  Very hard to find Better than brand new
900 US 
Call Mike 561 702 9963
 
Sent from my iPhone

From strombecker at telus.net  Fri Oct 25 16:05:30 2019
From: strombecker at telus.net (terry260)
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 16:05:30 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: [Tigers] Tiger items on ebay
Message-ID: <1297987760.37649853.1572041130860.JavaMail.zimbra@mailid.telus.net>



On ebay there is a couple of clocks and an original jacket up for auction if anybody is interested.  


Item ID: 283654368977

From douglasalyle at yahoo.com  Fri Oct 25 16:12:12 2019
From: douglasalyle at yahoo.com (Douglas Lyle)
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 22:12:12 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Tigers] Tiger items on ebay
In-Reply-To: <1297987760.37649853.1572041130860.JavaMail.zimbra@mailid.telus.net>
References: <1297987760.37649853.1572041130860.JavaMail.zimbra@mailid.telus.net>
Message-ID: <1052489567.1240455.1572041532053@mail.yahoo.com>

 $50 for shipping!

    On Friday, October 25, 2019, 3:05:57 PM PDT, terry260 via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 

On ebay there is a couple of clocks and an original jacket up for auction if anybody is interested.? 


Item ID: 283654368977
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From michael.s.king at gmail.com  Sat Oct 26 05:09:42 2019
From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king)
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 22:09:42 +1100
Subject: [Tigers] Tiger items on ebay
In-Reply-To: <1297987760.37649853.1572041130860.JavaMail.zimbra@mailid.telus.net>
References: <1297987760.37649853.1572041130860.JavaMail.zimbra@mailid.telus.net>
Message-ID: <CAET8snXii=OoCYi9biQqNat+TX53+0uFBdZUHsh=Qo8X+s1tGQ@mail.gmail.com>

That item number didnt work for me..

Is the user id of the seller: prototoolslosangeles ?

Jacket :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-1970s-Master-Jac-Jacket-Mens-Large-C-A-T-Sunbeam-Tiger-Rootes-Group-Patch/184000716464?hash=item2ad74c1eb0:g:41oAAOSwCtFdqoPx

This item looked like a generic jacket with 2 patches sewen on, 1 of which
you can still buy i think?

MK

On Sat., 26 Oct. 2019, 09:06 terry260 via Tigers, <tigers at autox.team.net>
wrote:

>
>
> On ebay there is a couple of clocks and an original jacket up for auction
> if anybody is interested.
>
>
> Item ID: 283654368977
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From orr4sale at sbcglobal.net  Sat Oct 26 08:11:34 2019
From: orr4sale at sbcglobal.net (D or G at sbc)
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 14:11:34 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Tigers] Tiger items on ebay
In-Reply-To: <CAET8snXii=OoCYi9biQqNat+TX53+0uFBdZUHsh=Qo8X+s1tGQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1297987760.37649853.1572041130860.JavaMail.zimbra@mailid.telus.net>
 <CAET8snXii=OoCYi9biQqNat+TX53+0uFBdZUHsh=Qo8X+s1tGQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1700315816.860438.1572099094329@mail.yahoo.com>

 https://www.ebay.com/sch/b9471362/m.html?item=283654341011
I believe this is the link.
David



    On Saturday, October 26, 2019, 4:10:10 AM PDT, michael king via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 That item number didnt work for me..
Is the user id of the seller:?prototoolslosangeles ?
Jacket :?https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-1970s-Master-Jac-Jacket-Mens-Large-C-A-T-Sunbeam-Tiger-Rootes-Group-Patch/184000716464?hash=item2ad74c1eb0:g:41oAAOSwCtFdqoPx
This item looked like a generic jacket with 2 patches sewen on, 1 of which you can still buy i think?
MK
On Sat., 26 Oct. 2019, 09:06 terry260 via Tigers, <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:



On ebay there is a couple of clocks and an original jacket up for auction if anybody is interested.? 


Item ID: 283654368977
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From strombecker at telus.net  Sat Oct 26 10:02:59 2019
From: strombecker at telus.net (terry260)
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 10:02:59 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: [Tigers] Tiger Jacket on ebay
Message-ID: <887760712.40087899.1572105779697.JavaMail.zimbra@mailid.telus.net>


If any body is wondering if the jacket on Ebay is authentic, maybe Norm Miller could chime in. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283654368977

Regards

B9471362

From rfraser at bluefrog.com  Tue Oct 29 21:16:48 2019
From: rfraser at bluefrog.com (Ron Fraser)
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 23:16:48 -0400
Subject: [Tigers] side moulding fasteners
Message-ID: <000e01d58ed0$79543080$6bfc9180$@bluefrog.com>

Does anyone have pictures of the original side moulding clips?

It would be great to document these original parts and there placement.

 

7096040                Clip         40

7208008                Fixing stud          6

7208009                Sealing bush       6

7208029                Thread cutting fastener 6

 

Ron Fraser

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From rfraser at bluefrog.com  Wed Oct 30 09:04:02 2019
From: rfraser at bluefrog.com (Ron Fraser)
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:04:02 -0400
Subject: [Tigers] electric fuel pumps FYI
Message-ID: <000701d58f33$46a32a20$d3e97e60$@bluefrog.com>

                There is an interesting article in the November 2019 Auto
Restorer about electric fuel pumps.

 

Diaphragm fuel pumps will degrade with the alcohol fuel blends, the alcohol
attacks the rubber diaphragm and other gasket parts.

I know because I had a diaphragm fuel pump just barely get me home one
evening.   The rubber diaphragm was a total mess when I took that pump
apart.                I really don't know how it worked long enough to get
me home but so glad it did.   

 

The article in Auto Restorer is about a gear pump that is compatible with
modern fuel bends.  The author Randy Rundle enters the Great Race.

 

The 12 v pump has a peak of 4 psi and can deliver 30 gallons per hour - cost
$95 with a fuel filter.

30 gallons per hour is 2X the volume of the stock SU pump and can thus
support more than 200 HP engines probably up to 400 HP.

 

No endorsement here - just FYI information with contact info from the
article.

 

Fifth Avenue Antique Auto Parts

415 Court

Clay Center, KS 67432

 

Fifthaveinternetgarage.com

Phone - 785-632-3450                    Fax - 785-632-6154

Email - fifthavegarage at gmail.com <mailto:fifthavegarage at gmail.com> 

 

 

Ron Fraser

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From dave at munroe.ca  Wed Oct 30 09:59:36 2019
From: dave at munroe.ca (Dave Munroe)
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:59:36 -0300
Subject: [Tigers] electric fuel pumps FYI
In-Reply-To: <000701d58f33$46a32a20$d3e97e60$@bluefrog.com>
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From rfraser at bluefrog.com  Wed Oct 30 11:00:24 2019
From: rfraser at bluefrog.com (Ron Fraser)
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:00:24 -0400
Subject: [Tigers] electric fuel pumps FYI
In-Reply-To: <86l5iqtbj8nc6lghfgiojmoo.1572451176316@munroe.ca>
References: <000701d58f33$46a32a20$d3e97e60$@bluefrog.com>
 <86l5iqtbj8nc6lghfgiojmoo.1572451176316@munroe.ca>
Message-ID: <003901d58f43$87c73d60$9755b820$@bluefrog.com>

Dave 

                Your welcome ? we all need to know about alternative fuel pumps these days and especially pumps that can support more HP which is where many Tiger owners have gone.   I always like to have options available so I can decide on the best path to follow.  I have not investigated this product but it looks like a proven fuel pump from a Great Race participant

 

I have had good luck with Sta-Bil, fuel stabilizer and StarTron, Enzyme fuel treatment.

 

These days we all need to be vigilant checking fuel system components ? fuel filters for contamination, fuel hoses for weakness ? safety first.

 

Ron Fraser

 

 

From: Dave Munroe <dave at munroe.ca> 
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 12:00 PM
To: Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com>; Tiger List <tigers at Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] electric fuel pumps FYI

 

Thanks Ron;

 

Great lead on an ethanol-proofQ fuel pump.

 

Ethanol attacks more than just the fuel pump diaphragm. Ask me how I know. 

I am lucky to live in an ethanol-free gas pump Province. ( Nova Scotia) However, our Province to the north,

(New Brunswick) is not.

 Returning home from a trip through N.B. in the early days of ignorance about evil ethanol, I filled up with some e-fuel, and put the car away with about 1/2 tank for the winter. Big Mistake.

 

In the spring, getting the car out resulted in  nasty surprise: it wouldn't start.

 

Investigation revealed the float bowl was laden with a thick "gummy" paste. Long story short, not only the carb had to be cleaned, but everything from the tanks, through the filters, fuel pump  and rubber fuel line connectors were fouled with this ugly stuff. The fuel tanks, pump diaphragm, full filters and rubber line connectors had to be cleaned and/or replaced. 

 

If you put your car away with a partially filled tank of ethanol laced fuel, any condensation that forms on the tank above the fuel level will combine with the ethanol and form this gummy paste on the bottom, and get sucked up through the fuel line into the carb. 

 

Disaster ensues.

 

Always put your car away with a full tank, and use fuel stabilizer to keep the fuel fresh. Up here in N.S. we also use "SeaFoam" additive. Look it up.

 

Ethanol is a PITA to vintage car owners wirh cars fitted with carbs. 

 

Dave

B382000450

 

Sent from my BlackBerry ? the most secure mobile device ? via the Bell Network


From: tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> 

Sent: October 30, 2019 12:14 PM

To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net <mailto:tigers at Autox.Team.Net> 

Reply to: rfraser at bluefrog.com <mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com> 

Subject: [Tigers] electric fuel pumps FYI

 

                There is an interesting article in the November 2019 Auto Restorer about electric fuel pumps.

 

Diaphragm fuel pumps will degrade with the alcohol fuel blends, the alcohol attacks the rubber diaphragm and other gasket parts.

I know because I had a diaphragm fuel pump just barely get me home one evening.   The rubber diaphragm was a total mess when I took that pump apart.                I really don?t know how it worked long enough to get me home but so glad it did.   

 

The article in Auto Restorer is about a gear pump that is compatible with modern fuel bends.  The author Randy Rundle enters the Great Race.

 

The 12 v pump has a peak of 4 psi and can deliver 30 gallons per hour ? cost $95 with a fuel filter.

30 gallons per hour is 2X the volume of the stock SU pump and can thus support more than 200 HP engines probably up to 400 HP.

 

No endorsement here - just FYI information with contact info from the article.

 

Fifth Avenue Antique Auto Parts

415 Court

Clay Center, KS 67432

 

 <http://Fifthaveinternetgarage.com> Fifthaveinternetgarage.com

Phone ?  <tel:7856323450> 785-632-3450                    Fax ?  <tel:7856326154> 785-632-6154

Email ?  <mailto:fifthavegarage at gmail.com> fifthavegarage at gmail.com

 

 

Ron Fraser

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