[TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 10, Issue 140

Thu Jun 1 06:08:50 MDT 2017

Yes, a term I learned in my formative years watching educational television, specifically Monty Python's Flying Circus.  If I receive a punch in the nose it would be from our Australian friends as the whole skit was rather derogatory towards our friends "Down Under."  ;-)

No Disrespect intended.

Dave Massey (Bloody Yank)

P.S. don't forget rule 6.

-----Original Message-----
From: John Macartney <john.macartney at ukpips.org.uk>
To: 'Dave' <dave1massey at cs.com>; stan <stan at redtr6.com>; triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Jun 1, 2017 4:11 am
Subject: RE: [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 10, Issue 140

Couldn’t help but smile and chuckle at the term “poufters” in this automotive context. Maybe not such a could idea to refer to sidescreen TR’s having ‘poufter’ seats if ever in the UK and in earshot of others?

The words “poufters / poofters” (preference spelling dependent) and/or “woofters” are common slang expressions for ‘gay’ men. Use it by all means, but don’t rule out a punch on the nose or a kick where it might prove extremely painful 😊

Jonmac

From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave
Sent: 31 May 2017 12:37
To: stan at redtr6.com; triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 10, Issue 140

And, as Bruce said, "No Poufters!"

Dave Massey

-----Original Message-----
From: Stan Foster <stan at redtr6.com>
To: Triumphs at Autox Team. Net (triumphs at autox.team.net) <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, May 31, 2017 2:27 am
Subject: Re: [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 10, Issue 140

I think that is highly plausible. The TR3 seats even when new feel like you are sitting on a pouf (look it up) and the back rest added as an afterthought.

Stan

From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Allan Stults
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 7:54 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 10, Issue 140

I did the same thing as George.  I put in the Miata MX5 seats and I was thrilled!  I hated the seats in my TR3.  With the MX5 seats, I felt like I could drive around the world in comfort.  I've often thought that the TR3 seats were some sort of after thought.  "Well, we have this car completed, but no seats."  Then one of the designers says, "I've got some patio chairs that I'm taking to the dump.  We could use those!"  And the design chair said, "Great idea, bring them in!"

Allan

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Date: Mon, 29 May 2017 17:06:23 -0400
From: George Haynes <ghaynestr4 at aol.com>
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] TR4A Seats
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The seats in my TR4A were not comfortable from the day I bought it in 1985 and remained that way through a couple re-coverings.

A small lumbar pad was always needed. The problem as I see it is the failure of the back cushion to pivot from the bottom cushion, so it's always too upright. Backs weren't supposed to be bent so upright. Especially old ones!

My solution was Miata seats with hinged backrests. An incredible difference!

Otherwise, the seat frames would have to be cut apart and re-welded at a more comfortable angle. I suppose the back cushion could be overstuffed at the bottom for greater lumbar support.
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