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You just struck him out! ;)

I don't have time to play, anyway. :(

Nope...it was a called third strike; he appealed to the third base umpire who ruled he didn't break his wrist; and the umpire is always right.

;)

OK, Thanks Rick.

Trivia Question #4

The TR6 had a reflector lens that did not meet the requirements of the National Tracffic and Motor Safety Act of 1966. Public law 89-563.


1. The TR6 vehicles manufactured during (month) and (month) , (year) does not meet Class (----------) requirements?

2.What was done for the re-call?

3. Serial Numbers affected from CC(----------) to CC(------------------)?

Bonus Question? What was the campaign number CC(------------) ?

See what happens when you let Triumph guys play. :))))

Just kidding!!

"You know I had to throw something Triumph in there":-) I did learn about Ken Costello and V8 MGB-/GT on the last questions, kind of interesting. Now I know why there are so many of them in here. There wasn't anyone that I know in history, that put V8's in a Triumph before 20 years or so ago.

Anyone need a hint on the questions??

I thought Alan A would get this one pretty quick!

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There wasn't anyone that I know in history, that put V8's in a Triumph before 20 years or so ago.

I'll have to google, err, research that. I take it you don't count factory cars like the TR8 or the Stag.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/13/2009 10:34PM by MGBV8.

Yes! was referring to TR6, TR4, TR250, TR3, and Spitfire. Any Triumph that had a 4 or 6 cylinder from the factory.


Anyway , Trivia questions above was the post for a TR6 lens re-call.

I always heard that the Triumphs had so much power they didn't need the V8s nearly as much as the MGs. LOL

So true, Bill. When I blew the doors off Jim's MGB with my TR4A, he just had to do something.

[www.triumphsonly.com]

Triumphs Only, Inc. - Triumph Technical Service Bulletin
Campaign Number CCL693- TR-6

May, 1970
Serial Numbers Affected:
CC 50958 to CC 52453
It has been determined that the rear reflex reflector lens on a limited number of the TR-6 vehicles manufactured during January and February, 1970, does not meet class "A" requirements. The affected range of cars are being recalled to have additional reflectors fitted.

The attached drawing shows the correct location of these additional reflectors (2 per car), which are available from your distributor upon ordering.

Two of Part Number 155750 - Reflex
Two of Part Number 629623 - Plinth
Two of Part Number YZ3305 - Screw
Two of Part Number YZ3310 - Screw
A warranty time of 0.50 hours per car will be allowed. Please insure that the campaign number - CCL693 - appears in the appropriate space on the claim form.
A copy of an invitation to all owners of cars within the serial numbers affected appears on the reverse side of this bulletin.

(1-1/2")
(1-3/4")
Dear Triumph Owner:
Under the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-563), we wish to advise you of a recall affecting your Triumph TR-6.

The recall involves a simple installation by your dealer, at no charge to you, of two rear reflex reflector assemblies. These two reflectors are fitted on the rear of the vehicle between the bumper and the rear lamp assembly.

The rear lamp fitted to your TR-6 was designed to meet the current Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and incorporates a reflex reflector. Subsequent routine optical testing carried out on behalf of our supplier, has shown that some lamps may not meet the Safety Standards in effect on January, 1 1970. We are, therefore, asking your cooperation to make your vehicle available for the installation of these reflectors, thereby insuring that your vehicle is in compliance with the government's regulations.

Dan Blackwood has the seat for the next Trivia question! Questions were answered in full. I did get the question from www.triumphsonly.com

The web does help with this site and these questions, "Nice".

Okay, let's go back to Movies for 400, Alex.

In the movie "Father of the Bride," what british car did Steve Martin drive?

Note: It is not on IMCDB.com

I have the answer!,..... but will wait a day or so to see if someone else will chime in.

The color would be (starts with the letter B).

Austin Healey 3000 (black)

Okay, I'm going to boldly assume that my answer was correct - and follow-up with this teaser:

Think of all the people who have contributed articles to "BritishV8" and "The MG V-8 Newsletter" over the years. One article contributor has just published a brand new book on a certain model of British car. (I hear it's very good.) A photo and description of a car that belongs to a different article writer is shown in the new book. On the BritishV8 website, you can find photos each of these two gentlemen have taken of their own cars. For the honor of asking the next trivia question...
post photos here to positively identify the two writers.

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Here is link to the pic of the Healey.

Cool.

Was there ever a more handsome car than an Austin Healey 3000?
(Sorry. That's not the new trivia question. See above.)

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Was there ever a more handsome car than an Austin Healey 3000?

Absolutely. The Austin Healey 100-4 ! :)

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Think of all the people who have contributed articles to "BritishV8" and "The MG V-8 Newsletter" over the years. One article contributor has just published a brand new book on a certain model of British car. (I hear it's very good.) A photo and description of a car that belongs to a different article writer is shown in the new book. On the BritishV8 website, you can find photos each of these two gentlemen have taken of their own cars. For the honor of asking the next trivia question...
post photos here to positively identify the two writers.

Okay, here's a big hint.

The book is about a special limited edition variant of a familiar car model. Many of them were black.