Well the Prince of Darkness earned the title with good reason but remember these old Brit cars and bikes were built to run at sea level at 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 90% humidity. We are trying to run the hell out of them at 6000 to 9000 feet and 90 degrees Fahrenheit with 20% humidity.
From: emrat@googlegroups.com <emrat@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Norman Wright <lowrtax@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2019 5:29 PM
To: Tim Green
Subject: Re: [emrat:11423] Re: Brit-Bike Collection up for Auction
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2019 5:29 PM
To: Tim Green
Subject: Re: [emrat:11423] Re: Brit-Bike Collection up for Auction
The real problem with old Brit bikes and cars were the Lucas electric components. They smell rain and they quit working. Given the weather in England I think it was a conspiracy to get everyone into the nearest pub!
On Fri, May 31, 2019, 6:12 PM Vince M Lane <blcswvjd@msn.com> wrote:
--More like their shins Steve. Along with the mandatory 5(?) mile an hour impact resistant bumpers they also had to raise the height which they did by literally putting in a lift kit to bring them up a couple inches. Most on the road now have had that kit removed but occasionally you still see one, easy to spot with the wheel well 6 inches above the top of the tire. British cars are a lot like British bikes; just a little harder to push.
From: emrat@googlegroups.com <emrat@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Steve Smith <shmitty74@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2019 4:48 PM
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [emrat:11419] Re: Brit-Bike Collection up for AuctionI had heard that he rubber bumpers were installed as a safety item, which explains why they weren't concerned about the aesthetics so much. Apparently the owners were complaining about banging their knees into the steel bumpers whilst pushing their cars during their regularly unscheduled breakdowns.--
On Fri, May 31, 2019 at 16:42 Jim Baker <beaker@pobox.com> wrote:
I've seen some owners paint those bumpers body-colored, which makes them look more modern, like a fourth-generation Alfa Spider. Decent upgrade. It's not authentic, sure, but if you have a rubber-bumper MG, who cares about authenticity?
On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 9:12 AM Vince M Lane <blcswvjd@msn.com> wrote:
Some neat bikes Dan. Nice cars too except for maybe the rubber bumper MGB.
Vince
From: emrat@googlegroups.com <emrat@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Dan Pilcher <dpilcher@cochamber.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2019 8:26 AM
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Subject: [emrat:11413] Brit-Bike Collection up for Auction--
Here's a chance to buy a real Triumph or other classic British bike.
Dan
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