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Who drove their Triumph today?
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What if I go home and sit in the TR4A's driver's seat and make VROOM,VROOM noises?
It works for me! But you must have witnesses...lots and lots of witnesses.
What if I go home and sit in the TR4A's driver's seat and make VROOM,VROOM noises?
It works for me! But you must have witnesses...lots and lots of witnesses.
I wish I could. Everywhere I've been today, including the orthopedic surgeon's office (so my 3 year old could get a cast on the elbow she broke on sunday during her birthday party,) the girl's swimming lessons, and pick-up/drop-off for both schools...all required a seat for each of the girls. It's 80 degrees outside.
All things being equal, I'd rather be out cruising the TR3.
All things being equal, I'd rather be out cruising the TR3.
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Took mine out Saturday. Drove up to a local pub with the top down of course. Later in the evening a young lady that I was talking to asked me to come out to her car so she could give me her card. As we were walking back to the door I passed by my TR and reached in for a pack of cigs (fags for you brits) and she asked me "Is that your Austin Powers car?" Dooh!
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my '76 tr7 fhc is my daily driver. come to think of it i just finished a road trip to bremerton (through shelton) and back last week with no problems. sowerby's british restaurant in chehalis (I5 exit 77) was impressed with my car. I think she wants to purchase a TR4 from somebody.
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What if I go home and sit in the TR4A's driver's seat and make Vroom, Vroom noises?
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Does it count that I sat in it last night and fired it up and made real vroom vroom noises and did a heal-hearted job of seeing why it is sputtering at about 3K???? I was too lazy to shuffle all the cars to get it outta the driveway.
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too lazy to find a wrench and take off the air cleaners too...
<sigh>
I gotta get a job closer to home.
What if I go home and sit in the TR4A's driver's seat and make Vroom, Vroom noises?
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Does it count that I sat in it last night and fired it up and made real vroom vroom noises and did a heal-hearted job of seeing why it is sputtering at about 3K???? I was too lazy to shuffle all the cars to get it outta the driveway.
<sigh>
too lazy to find a wrench and take off the air cleaners too...
<sigh>
I gotta get a job closer to home.
MGTF1250Dave
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I drove my TR3 to work today, like most other days. It is the one reason I go to work. Unfortunately, I don't have some like Rock Creek Park or Skyline drive for a nice cruise.
I had a great evening in my TR3! This is the car I've been working on with the help of this group. This was one of the best times ever! I bought it 2.5 years ago and the engine ran only episodically and it would barely stop. I had to hold tightly to the steering wheel to keep it from pulling hard to the right. Essentially nothing else worked. This evening wife and I went out for a ride, did a couple errands, went out to dinner and then cruised some more. Rebuilt starter started, Generator charged, cooling system cooled, new coil threw a mightly spark, and the horn honked with loud voice. New brakes, master and slave cylinders stopped when appropriate and even after darkness fell, all running lights, dash lights and turn signals shone brightly. Little sign of the old hail pocked surfaces or the big dent in the front end so got lots of compliments along the way. Yep.... it was a good one.
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Today was the first day in more than a week that I didn't drive the TR6. Rained all day. I took advantage of the bad weather by adjusting the valves and messing with the chokes.
Tomorrow doesn't look any better. Good time to detail it for a weekend parade.
Tomorrow doesn't look any better. Good time to detail it for a weekend parade.
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I drove my Miata, but I was THINKING about my Triumph ... does that count? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif
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That's like making love to your wife while thinking about another woman.....
Bill
I drove my Miata, but I was THINKING about my Triumph ... does that count? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif
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That's like making love to your wife while thinking about another woman.....
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I feel sorry for everyone that only drive their cars in the summer. Because I don't carry a top with me and the old TR3 didn't come with a heater I have what my wife calls the 50/50 rule. If it's over a 50% chance of rain or less than 50 degrees the TR stays home and I'm forced to drive a Porsche. Other than that I'm a constant sight in our town.
I drive the TR about 300 days a year, about 10,00 miles. I'm a big beliver that driving a British car is the best way to avoid repairs.
I drive the TR about 300 days a year, about 10,00 miles. I'm a big beliver that driving a British car is the best way to avoid repairs.
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That's like making love to your wife while thinking about another woman.....
Bill
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the comebacks I could use to THAT remark! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif
must resist ... keep my mouth shut ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/angel.gif
That's like making love to your wife while thinking about another woman.....
Bill
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the comebacks I could use to THAT remark! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif
must resist ... keep my mouth shut ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/angel.gif
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I drive the TR about 300 days a year, about 10,00 miles. I'm a big beliver that driving a British car is the best way to avoid repairs.
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You arent the only one who feels this way, either! One of my local club members told me that on Saturday... the more you drive a LBC, the less work it needs.
Sounds like a plan to me!
I drive the TR about 300 days a year, about 10,00 miles. I'm a big beliver that driving a British car is the best way to avoid repairs.
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You arent the only one who feels this way, either! One of my local club members told me that on Saturday... the more you drive a LBC, the less work it needs.
Sounds like a plan to me!
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Well, my drive home was a bit more eventful than my drive to work! I was about a mile or so from home, when all of a sudden, Greenie's engine died. I pulled over, tried to start him, and while he'd turn over, he wouldn't catch. So, I hopped out, opened his bonnet, and reminded myself of the old addage -- an engine needs three things: fuel, air and spark. Well, I had air (new filters about 100 miles ago), I had fuel (carbs rebuilt 100 miles ago, all lines intact and I could smell fuel from trying to start him without luck). Soooo, the dreaded spark appeared to be my problem. About this time, I truck pulls up behind me, and a guy jumps out and offered help. He explained that he had sold his '58 MGA and recently purchased a '63 Alpha spyder. He offered me a ride home (turns out he lives around the corner from me). I explained that I had been planning on replacing my coil and had the new one at home, as well as a spare rotor, and I hoped it was one of these two things (and not points or the condensor). He said he'd be more than happy to drive me back to the car once I grabbed parts and tools! Very nice guy indeed!
To make a long story short, the new coil did not solve my problem. So, I was then faced with a couple of alternatives. High tension line. Condensor. Points. Rotor. I had a spare rotor, that was all. So, with a prayer to the spirit of Lucas and a sacrifice to the LBC gods, I opened the distributor cap, pulled out the old rotor and pushed on the new one. i reached into the cockpit, turned the key, and Greenie fired up with vigor. I cruised home, vowing to lavish some much-needed attention on my ignition system this weekend.
To make a long story short, the new coil did not solve my problem. So, I was then faced with a couple of alternatives. High tension line. Condensor. Points. Rotor. I had a spare rotor, that was all. So, with a prayer to the spirit of Lucas and a sacrifice to the LBC gods, I opened the distributor cap, pulled out the old rotor and pushed on the new one. i reached into the cockpit, turned the key, and Greenie fired up with vigor. I cruised home, vowing to lavish some much-needed attention on my ignition system this weekend.
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I feel sorry for everyone that only drive their cars in the summer. Because I don't carry a top with me and the old TR3 didn't come with a heater I have what my wife calls the 50/50 rule. If it's over a 50% chance of rain or less than 50 degrees the TR stays home and I'm forced to drive a Porsche. Other than that I'm a constant sight in our town.
I drive the TR about 300 days a year, about 10,00 miles. I'm a big beliver that driving a British car is the best way to avoid repairs.
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Don't feel sorry for me, I drive my TR all year even in winter with the top down. As loong as it's not snowing or raining I'll take it out. Actually I feel sorry for you guys that don't get to feel the cold wind in your hair and get all of those strange looks, "what is he nuts or something"? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nopity.gif
I feel sorry for everyone that only drive their cars in the summer. Because I don't carry a top with me and the old TR3 didn't come with a heater I have what my wife calls the 50/50 rule. If it's over a 50% chance of rain or less than 50 degrees the TR stays home and I'm forced to drive a Porsche. Other than that I'm a constant sight in our town.
I drive the TR about 300 days a year, about 10,00 miles. I'm a big beliver that driving a British car is the best way to avoid repairs.
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Don't feel sorry for me, I drive my TR all year even in winter with the top down. As loong as it's not snowing or raining I'll take it out. Actually I feel sorry for you guys that don't get to feel the cold wind in your hair and get all of those strange looks, "what is he nuts or something"? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nopity.gif
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Not today, in Connecticut, as there is a threat of rain this afternoon and this evening, but I did sit in the car this morning weighing my options.... enjoy the ride in, but, a rainy ride on the Merritt Parkway with my leaking top and the cloudy back window in the dark did not seem like my idea of fun tonight. But, I did take the TR6 to work on Thursday, Friday and Monday of this week, and did drive my daughter to school on Tuesday. (Each trip to work is about 50 miles round-trip..) More fun than I should be allowed to have. I am thinking that I need to baby the car less and get to driving it more.
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