Wedge TR7 DPO forgot the mention a few things

[PATR8]

OK, the DHC I bought for the swap was "driven in here and there is nothing wrong with it". Here are the small details he forgot to tell me

1. In tank fuel pump was broken
2. ignition had a short that would cause it to shut off whenever Lord Lucas felt like it
3. The shifter was broken and had the knob glued on
4. Speedo broken
5. Front spoiler was removed apparently by using a winch ripping holes in the metal lip
6. One light not rising or falling at first then neither working
7. the wiring for the radio having an inline fuse with no coating causing it to short out every time it jiggled
8. driver door regulator not working and letting the window drop about 1/4 the way
9. speedo cable broken (in addition to the actual speedo)
10. turn signals shorting out when ever Lord Lucas would like them to
11. fuel gauge wire back wards so to make the tank appear empty all the time
12. the fog light switch was glued together to make it look complete

Being I bought it from a Triumph/LBC parts dealer I really doubt he can claim he did not know at least a few of these things. My guess is that he was swapping broken parts for good parts and hoping some one like would come pay premium for it. If I did not have my FHC to trade parts out of I would be in serious trouble and debt making it drivable.

heck that is my rant for the day. Tuesday I swap out the lights motors

 

[Guest]

Who was the Triumph/LBC parts dealer? Shouldn't we know so that the rest of us don't get taken for a ride in the future? Those are obvious things you would know right away when checking the normal everyday condition of a car.

 

[PATR8]

One of the rules here is not to bash anyone for fear of out web site having some liability but if you PM me I will let you know

 

[Tinster]

 

[YankeeTR]

Let the buyer beware.

It would be foolish to believe that NOTHING is broken on a 25 year old British car...good luck.

 

[PATR8]

I figured there would things wrong but being that it was Triumph Specialist shop I had dealt with some what regularly I guess I expected a little more honest approach, I would have bought it anyways and the fact is i pretty much even agreed to their price with out much haggling

 

[Guest]

Let the buyer beware.

PATR8,

I completely understood the point you were making. When dealing with a professional Triumph seller, you should not have to worry about Let the buyer beware. That's so <span style="color: #FF0000">e</span><span style="color: #3366FF">b</span><span style="color: #FFCC33">a</span><span style="color: #009900">y</span>-ish.

 

[TR3driver]

When dealing with a professional Triumph seller, you should not have to worry about Let the buyer beware.

Perhaps you shouldn't have to ... but you should do it. After all, they are still used car dealers. No doubt most of them are scrupulously honest, but I keep thinking of that fake TR5 that Triumphs Only tried to sell several times (and apparently eventually succeeded).

 

[RonMacPherson]

If they are a registered auto reseller and sold it with the speedo inop, they are in deep doo-doo. Federal law REQUIRES working speedo.

A lot of states also put a lot of liability in operating safety items, brakes, lights, belts.

So you might wanna have a little chat with them. Even if they sold it "as is" they are liable if they are a licensed dealer(auto reseller). A note to your state Bureau of Auto Repair might be in order.

 

[TR3driver]

If they are a registered auto reseller and sold it with the speedo inop, they are in deep doo-doo. Federal law REQUIRES working speedo.

What law is that, Ron ?
The Federal Odometer Act only requires that, if you know the mileage shown to be inaccurate, that you give the buyer a written statement to that effect. Here in CA, there's even a box to check on the title for when the odo is wrong. And the law only provides penalties if the buyer can show that the seller altered the odometer with intent to defraud.
https://www.odometertampering.com/federalodometerstatute.htm