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Joe ~
Haven=E2=80=99t seen your name on the list for quite awhile=E2=80=A6. =F0=
=9F=98=80 Cubby door
retainers are also a need. The ones currently offered don=E2=80=99t seem to=
stand
up to use=E2=80=A6
Dave
On Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 11:56=E2=80=AFAM JOSEPH ALEXANDER <n197tr4@cs.com> w=
rote:
>
> I am fabricating glove boxes. I did one for my TR3. Missing for 40
> years=E2=80=A6=E2=80=A6=F0=9F=91=BF
>
> Any interest? Direct replacement. US only. Same price as cardboard
> fiber version.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe Alexander
> 4505 Donald Dr
> Cedar Falls, IA 50613
> Alexander Racing Ent.
> Website: Gasketinnovations.com
> Email: N197tr4@cs.com
> Cell: 319.464.4711
>
>
> > On Jan 8, 2026, at 1:34=E2=80=AFPM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wro=
te:
> >
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> >
> > 1. Re: LOOK. At. THIS. (Frank Fisher)
> > 2. Re: Redoing the whole commission plate process (Frank Fisher)
> > 3. Commission plate (John Macartney)
> > 4. Re: LOOK. At. THIS. (Paul Dorsey)
> > 5. Re: Redoing the whole commission plate process (bill beecher)
> > 6. Re: Triumphs Digest, Vol 19, Issue 2 (j t)
> > 7. Re: Redoing the whole commission plate process (John Macartney)
> > 8. Re: Redoing the whole commission plate process (John Macartney)
> > 9. Re: Redoing the whole commission plate process [and how
> > people can confuse things] (Philip Ethier)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:54:57 +0000 (UTC)
> > From: Frank Fisher <yellowtr3@yahoo.com>
> > To: Alex&Janet Thomson <aljlthomson@charter.net>, Paul Dorsey
> > <dorpaul1@gmail.com>
> > Cc: Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [TR] LOOK. At. THIS.
> > Message-ID: <1392561942.8386230.1767815697665@mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
> >
> > Paul how good to see you emailing again.what did you ever do with your
> TR?
> > and im not sure i like the volvo as modified, but id sure like to drive
> it one time
> >
> > Frank Fisher
> >
> > On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 01:04:42 PM PST, Paul Dorsey <
> dorpaul1@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > https://www.facebook.com/share/19ytP2WKwo/
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 6, 2026 at 8:22?AM Alex&Janet Thomson <
> aljlthomson@charter.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > That reminds me of International Loadstar series trucks in the early
> sixties. The serial number plate was screwed to the driver's door and
> sometimes the GVW space was left blank. You may say that wasn't a very
> secure or permanent location but the serial number was also stamped onto
> the left frame rail, just below where the steering box was bolted on.
> Internationals were real component trucks (like most medium duty trucks)
> with just about everything sourced from outside manufacturers. Unless you
> had a copy of the line settting ticket, it could be a challenge to figure
> out what parts to select when doing a major repair.
> >
> > ?
> >
> > Alex Thomson
> >
> > '73 TR6 and lots of farm equipment
> >
> > ?
> >
> > From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Greg Lemo=
n
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:36 AM
> > To: Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process
> >
> > ?
> >
> > I don't have real strong feeling one way or the other on re-doing or
> re-using a commission plate, but the mention of the DMV not caring about
> the rivets reminded me of a story (I am getting old, so all I have left i=
s
> my stories). My brother restored a one owner very original Bugeye Sprite.=
?
> He reused the original plate.? The original plate is secured with sheet
> metal screws.? He reused the original screws.
> >
> > ?
> >
> > Anyway, DMV didn't like the screws, said it had to be riveted.? He even
> brought the "Complete Original" book, which showed and mentioned the
> screws.? So the car with original parts is rejected at title inspection.
> >
> > ?
> >
> > I don't remember how it ended, but I think my pragmatic brother gave up
> and riveted the plate on.
> >
> > ?
> >
> > Greg Lemon
> >
> > TR250
> >
> > ?
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:40?PM dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I get that.? ?IMHO,? a beautiful plate complements a gorgeous
> restoration.? An original plate,? although original,? does not.
> >
> > ?
> >
> > I'm going to have my new plate laser engraved.? ?No, it's not original,=
?
> but it is beautiful?
> >
> > ?
> >
> > ?
> >
> > -------- Original message --------
> >
> > From: Don Hiscock <don.hiscock@gmail.com>
> >
> > Date: 1/5/26 7:52 PM (GMT-08:00)
> >
> > To: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com>
> >
> > Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net, Stephen Oertwig <oertwig@mac.com>
> >
> > Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process
> >
> > ?
> >
> > I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or substitute, for an original
> commission number plate irrespective of condition or attachment.? :)
> >
> > ?
> >
> >
> https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB=
8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg
> >
> > ?
> >
> > Don
> >
> > Santa Fe
> >
> > (TR3B TSF202L with original commission?plate)
> >
> > ?
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15?PM DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I wouldn't worry about the rivets.? The inspecting officer won't have a
> clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there.? And having a perfectly
> done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.
> >
> > ?
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > ?
> >
> > ?
> >
> > ?
> >
> > ?
> >
> > On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <
> oertwig@mac.com> wrote:
> >
> > ?
> >
> > ?
> >
> > I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the original
> one so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missouri.
> It is a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on
> other 2000s so the plate looks similar.
> >
> > ?
> >
> > Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has
> numbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one
> stamp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details.
> Thought maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe
> after lunch.
> >
> > ?
> >
> > Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not sure I
> would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commission
> plates and body numbers.
> >
> > ?
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > ?
> >
> >>> On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00?PM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wrote:
> >>
> >>
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> >> Today's Topics:
> >
> >>
> >
> >> ? 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)
> >
> >> ? 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >
> >> ? ? ? (Sujit Roy)
> >
> >>
> >
> >>
> >
> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> >>
> >
> >> Message: 1
> >
> >> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000
> >
> >> From: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
> >
> >> To: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.net"
> >
> >> ??? <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >
> >> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> >
> >> Message-ID: <1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@ranteer.com>
> >
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
> >
> >>
> >
> >> I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can do this
> >
> >>
> >
> >>
> >
> >> -------- Original message --------
> >
> >> From: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>
> >
> >> Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)
> >
> >> To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
> >
> >> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> >
> >>
> >
> >> Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight.? Of course,
> the ?3? will be wrong.
> >
> >> Bill
> >
> >>
> >
> >> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get?? H. Ford
> >
> >>
> >
> >>> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >
> >> ?
> >
> >> Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?
> >
> >> ** triumphs@autox.team.net **
> >
> >>
> >
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> >
> >> Message: 2
> >
> >> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800
> >
> >> From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>
> >
> >> To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
> >
> >> Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >
> >> Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >
> >> Message-ID:
> >
> >> ??? <CANLCLaFpcQwtS2hf5x8YWBbs8DMCJVyo4V3ORj-LAOJwwG2BGw@mail.gmail.co=
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> >>
> >
> >> Thanks, I'll check them out.
> >
> >>
> >
> >> On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
> >
> >> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >
> >>> Hi Sujit,
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>> I have experience with these type kits and they all work basically th=
e
> >
> >>> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a color
> change.
> >
> >>> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. Yo=
u
> >
> >>> don't need to use much fluid for each test.
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by running
> the
> >
> >>> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If
> when
> >
> >>> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant get=
s
> >
> >>> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good indication
> of a
> >
> >>> head gasket issue.
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this on=
e
> >
> >>> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit =
-
> >
> >>> Made in USA : Automotive
> >
> >>> <
> https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/=
ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iy=
i1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92=
Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0A=
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hsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+test=
er+for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=
=3D8-3
> >
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto part=
s
> >
> >>> store.
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>> Hope this helps
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>> JVV
> >
> >>> ------------------------------
> >
> >>> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> on behalf of Sujit
> Roy
> >
> >>> <triumphstag@gmail.com>
> >
> >>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM
> >
> >>> *To:* Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >
> >>> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan to test
> my
> >
> >>> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like to use=
.
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>> Sujit
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>> --
> >
> >>> Sujit Roy
> >
> >>> Cupertino, California
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>> https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>>
> >
> >>
> >
> >> --
> >
> >> Sujit Roy
> >
> >> Cupertino, California
> >
> >>
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 20:31:57 +0000 (UTC)
> > From: Frank Fisher <yellowtr3@yahoo.com>
> > To: Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>, Greg Lemon
> > <grglmn@gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process
> > Message-ID: <622223094.8425608.1767817917213@mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
> >
> > on commision plate rivetsas i no longer work, i have no company account
> and therefore do not get a trade discount.it looks like its going to be
> around 10.00 a pair with postage paid to lower 48.will take a couple of
> weeks to get shiped if you are interseted.if there is enough interest.
> > Frank?
> > On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 09:44:44 AM PST, Frank Fisher <
> yellowtr3@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > give me a few days.i did get a run of original rivits made.ill see if =
i
> can have a new run made and how much it may cost.they were quite reasonab=
le
> as i recall
> > Frank
> >
> > On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:48:21 PM PST, Greg Lemon <
> grglmn@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I don't have real strong feeling one way or the other on re-doing or
> re-using a commission plate, but the mention of the DMV not caring about
> the rivets reminded me of a story (I am getting old, so all I have left i=
s
> my stories). My brother restored a one owner very original Bugeye Sprite.=
?
> He reused the original plate.? The original plate is secured with sheet
> metal screws.? He reused the original screws.
> > Anyway, DMV didn't like the screws, said it had to be riveted.? He even
> brought the "Complete Original" book, which showed and mentioned the
> screws.? So the car with original parts is rejected at title inspection.
> > I don't remember how it ended, but I think my pragmatic brother gave up
> and riveted the plate on.
> > Greg LemonTR250
> > On Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:40?PM dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
> >
> > I get that.? ?IMHO,? a beautiful plate complements a gorgeous
> restoration.? An original plate,? although original,? does not.
> > I'm going to have my new plate laser engraved.? ?No, it's not original,=
?
> but it is beautiful?
> >
> > -------- Original message --------From: Don Hiscock <
> don.hiscock@gmail.com> Date: 1/5/26 7:52 PM (GMT-08:00) To: DAVID MASSEY =
<
> dave1massey@cs.com> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net, Stephen Oertwig <
> oertwig@mac.com> Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate
> process
> > I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or substitute, for an original
> commission number plate irrespective of condition or attachment.? :)
> >
> https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB=
8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg
> > DonSanta Fe(TR3B TSF202L with original commission?plate)
> > On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15?PM DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com> wrote:
> >
> > I wouldn't worry about the rivets.? The inspecting officer won't have a
> clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there.? And having a perfectly
> done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <
> oertwig@mac.com> wrote:
> >
> > I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the original
> one so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missouri.
> It is a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on
> other 2000s so the plate looks similar.
> >
> > Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has
> numbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one
> stamp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details.
> Thought maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe
> after lunch.
> >
> > Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not sure I
> would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commission
> plates and body numbers.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >> On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00?PM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wrote:
> >>
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> >> ? 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)
> >> ? 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >> ? ? ? (Sujit Roy)
> >>
> >>
> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>
> >> Message: 1
> >> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000
> >> From: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
> >> To: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.net"
> >> ??? <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> >> Message-ID: <1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@ranteer.com>
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
> >>
> >> I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can do this
> >>
> >>
> >> -------- Original message --------
> >> From: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>
> >> Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)
> >> To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
> >> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> >>
> >> Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight.? Of course,
> the ?3? will be wrong.
> >> Bill
> >>
> >> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get?? H. Ford
> >>
> >> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?
> >> Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?
> >> ** triumphs@autox.team.net **
> >>
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> >> Message: 2
> >> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800
> >> From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>
> >> To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
> >> Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >> Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >> Message-ID:
> >> ??? <CANLCLaFpcQwtS2hf5x8YWBbs8DMCJVyo4V3ORj-LAOJwwG2BGw@mail.gmail.co=
m
> >
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
> >>
> >> Thanks, I'll check them out.
> >>
> >> On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi Sujit,
> >>>
> >>> I have experience with these type kits and they all work basically th=
e
> >>> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a color
> change.
> >>> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. Yo=
u
> >>> don't need to use much fluid for each test.
> >>>
> >>> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by running
> the
> >>> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If
> when
> >>> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant get=
s
> >>> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good indication
> of a
> >>> head gasket issue.
> >>>
> >>> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this on=
e
> >>> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit =
-
> >>> Made in USA : Automotive
> >>> <
> https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/=
ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iy=
i1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92=
Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0A=
W4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDU=
hsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+test=
er+for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=
=3D8-3
> >
> >>>
> >>> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto part=
s
> >>> store.
> >>>
> >>> Hope this helps
> >>>
> >>> JVV
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> on behalf of Sujit
> Roy
> >>> <triumphstag@gmail.com>
> >>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM
> >>> *To:* Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >>> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >>>
> >>> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan to test
> my
> >>> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like to use=
.
> >>>
> >>> Sujit
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Sujit Roy
> >>> Cupertino, California
> >>>
> >>> https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Sujit Roy
> >> Cupertino, California
> >>
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> > Message: 3
> > Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:30:43 +0000
> > From: John Macartney <johnbmacartney@gmx.com>
> > To: oertwig@mac.com
> > Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: [TR] Commission plate
> > Message-ID: <005BE629-095D-44A6-9C0E-AB6DEB0EAB75@gmx.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3Dutf-8
> >
> > I?d say that?s definitely ?a Nobby plate?.
> > Picture the scene.
> > To the background noise of howling compressed air tools, frantic
> hammering, oaths, a blaring public address system that no one can
> understand because the announcer in the telephone exchange always sounds =
as
> though she?s talking with a clothes peg on her nose - some elderly men ar=
e
> sitting at their workstations, lugubriously stamping blank commission
> plates. One of them is peering at his block of wood holding his tool stee=
l
> letter punches.
> > ?Wots yer looking for, Nobby??
> > ?Can?t find me S and C punches. One o? yow thievin? bastard ?as took it
> an? didn?t even bleed in? ask me before?and.?
> > Brief silence until the PA system is briefly silent.
> > ?Any of yers got Nobby?s S an C punches? Cmon, someone?s got it ain?t
> yer??
> > Peerings take place as operatives study their punch racks. Nobby glares
> at all of them through his fish eye glasses. Heads shake in denial
> > ?Cmon, yow lot. Yow knows all me punches got a painted red band on ?em
> so oi knows ?os arse ter kick when oi cums back from ?avin a Jimmy! Ooze
> got ?em??
> > Another pause.
> > ?Nob, yer can borra mine if I stands over yer ter make sure yer don?t
> pinch em and paint em red later?.
> > ?Ta, mate?.
> > ?Ere, Nob, afore yer ?it it, check the yeller side is facin yer. Ven
> you?ll know yerve got it the right way round so some yank can read it.?
> > Nobby checks the yellow side is facing him as he hits the punch with hi=
s
> well-worn hammer. Handing the punches back to his colleague, he studies h=
is
> handiwork.
> > ?Yow niver said nuffink about that S and C bein small. So small, oi can
> ardly read them buggers. ***k me gently, that?ll niver git past Inspectio=
n
> on Final Finish!?
> > ?Oo ever said anyfink about bein legible? Numbers on the plate ain?t it
> and the plate?ll soon be riveted on? Too bloody late to moan about anyfin=
k
> we do ere bein readable. No buggers ever look at em anyways, so don?t you
> lose lose no sleep about it Nobby my old son! Just let someone else moan
> about it later on and in anuvver place.?
> >
> > "
> > .............Fifty or more years later, someone did actually read that
> plate and ?worried? about it.
> >
> > Jonmac
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 20:57:01 -0500
> > From: Paul Dorsey <dorpaul1@gmail.com>
> > To: Frank Fisher <yellowtr3@yahoo.com>
> > Cc: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>, Triumph List
> > <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [TR] LOOK. At. THIS.
> > Message-ID:
> > <CAFU8DPvstU1bwWqd4TT+_WxbtHnC2musog9t-n0Ud8T=3DqKn-DQ@mail.gmail.co=
m>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
> >
> > I sold it. i?m kinda sorry that I did. And good to hear from you Frank =
I
> am
> > no longer able to do anything outside my head injured was getting too b=
ad
> > thanks.
> >
> >> On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 2:54?PM Frank Fisher <yellowtr3@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Paul how good to see you emailing again.
> >> what did you ever do with your TR?
> >>
> >> and im not sure i like the volvo as modified, but id sure like to driv=
e
> it
> >> one time
> >>
> >>
> >> Frank Fisher
> >>
> >>
> >> On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 01:04:42 PM PST, Paul Dorsey <
> >> dorpaul1@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> https://www.facebook.com/share/19ytP2WKwo/
> >>
> >>
> >> On Tue, Jan 6, 2026 at 8:22?AM Alex&Janet Thomson <
> aljlthomson@charter.net>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> That reminds me of International Loadstar series trucks in the early
> >> sixties. The serial number plate was screwed to the driver's door and
> >> sometimes the GVW space was left blank. You may say that wasn't a very
> >> secure or permanent location but the serial number was also stamped on=
to
> >> the left frame rail, just below where the steering box was bolted on.
> >> Internationals were real component trucks (like most medium duty truck=
s)
> >> with just about everything sourced from outside manufacturers. Unless
> you
> >> had a copy of the line settting ticket, it could be a challenge to
> figure
> >> out what parts to select when doing a major repair.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Alex Thomson
> >>
> >> '73 TR6 and lots of farm equipment
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Greg
> >> Lemon
> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:36 AM
> >> *To:* Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >> *Subject:* Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I don't have real strong feeling one way or the other on re-doing or
> >> re-using a commission plate, but the mention of the DMV not caring abo=
ut
> >> the rivets reminded me of a story (I am getting old, so all I have lef=
t
> is
> >> my stories). My brother restored a one owner very original Bugeye
> Sprite.
> >> He reused the original plate. The original plate is secured with shee=
t
> >> metal screws. He reused the original screws.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Anyway, DMV didn't like the screws, said it had to be riveted. He eve=
n
> >> brought the "Complete Original" book, which showed and mentioned the
> >> screws. So the car with original parts is rejected at title inspectio=
n.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I don't remember how it ended, but I think my pragmatic brother gave u=
p
> >> and riveted the plate on.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Greg Lemon
> >>
> >> TR250
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:40?PM dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I get that. IMHO, a beautiful plate complements a gorgeous
> >> restoration. An original plate, although original, does not.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I'm going to have my new plate laser engraved. No, it's not original=
,
> >> but it is beautiful
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -------- Original message --------
> >>
> >> From: Don Hiscock <don.hiscock@gmail.com>
> >>
> >> Date: 1/5/26 7:52 PM (GMT-08:00)
> >>
> >> To: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com>
> >>
> >> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net, Stephen Oertwig <oertwig@mac.com>
> >>
> >> Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or substitute, for an original
> >> commission number plate irrespective of condition or attachment. :)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB=
8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Don
> >>
> >> Santa Fe
> >>
> >> (TR3B TSF202L with original commission plate)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15?PM DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com> wrote=
:
> >>
> >> I wouldn't worry about the rivets. The inspecting officer won't have =
a
> >> clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there. And having a perfect=
ly
> >> done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Dave
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <
> >> oertwig@mac.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the original
> one
> >> so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missouri.
> It is
> >> a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on othe=
r
> >> 2000s so the plate looks similar.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has
> >> numbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given o=
ne
> >> stamp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping
> details.
> >> Thought maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Mayb=
e
> >> after lunch.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not sure I
> >> would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commissio=
n
> >> plates and body numbers.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>> On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00?PM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> Send Triumphs mailing list submissions to
> >>
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> >>
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> >>
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> >>
> >>>
> >>
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> >>
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> >>
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> >>
> >>> than "Re: Contents of Triumphs digest..."
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> Today's Topics:
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)
> >>
> >>> 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >>
> >>> (Sujit Roy)
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------=
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> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> Message: 1
> >>
> >>> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000
> >>
> >>> From: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
> >>
> >>> To: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.net"
> >>
> >>> <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >>
> >>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> >>
> >>> Message-ID: <1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@ranteer.com>
> >>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can do this
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> -------- Original message --------
> >>
> >>> From: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>
> >>
> >>> Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)
> >>
> >>> To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
> >>
> >>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight. Of course,
> the
> >> ?3? will be wrong.
> >>
> >>> Bill
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get? H. Ford
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>>> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> ?
> >>
> >>> Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?
> >>
> >>> ** triumphs@autox.team.net **
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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> >>>
> >>
> >>> Message: 2
> >>
> >>> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800
> >>
> >>> From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>
> >>
> >>> To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
> >>
> >>> Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >>
> >>> Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendation=
s
> >>
> >>> Message-ID:
> >>
> >>> <CANLCLaFpcQwtS2hf5x8YWBbs8DMCJVyo4V3ORj-LAOJwwG2BGw@mail.gmail.co=
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> >
> >>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> Thanks, I'll check them out.
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com=
>
> >>
> >>> wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>>> Hi Sujit,
> >>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>>> I have experience with these type kits and they all work basically t=
he
> >>
> >>>> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a color
> >> change.
> >>
> >>>> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. Y=
ou
> >>
> >>>> don't need to use much fluid for each test.
> >>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>>> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by runnin=
g
> >> the
> >>
> >>>> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If
> >> when
> >>
> >>>> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant ge=
ts
> >>
> >>>> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good indicatio=
n
> >> of a
> >>
> >>>> head gasket issue.
> >>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>>> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this o=
ne
> >>
> >>>> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit=
-
> >>
> >>>> Made in USA : Automotive
> >>
> >>>> <
> >>
> https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/=
ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iy=
i1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92=
Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0A=
W4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDU=
hsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+test=
er+for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=
=3D8-3
> >>>
> >>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>>> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto par=
ts
> >>
> >>>> store.
> >>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>>> Hope this helps
> >>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>>> JVV
> >>
> >>>> ------------------------------
> >>
> >>>> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> on behalf of Suji=
t
> >> Roy
> >>
> >>>> <triumphstag@gmail.com>
> >>
> >>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM
> >>
> >>>> *To:* Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >>
> >>>> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>>> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan to tes=
t
> my
> >>
> >>>> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like to us=
e.
> >>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>>> Sujit
> >>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>>> --
> >>
> >>>> Sujit Roy
> >>
> >>>> Cupertino, California
> >>
> >>>>
> >>
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> >>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>>
> >>
> >>> --
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> >>> Sujit Roy
> >>
> >>> Cupertino, California
> >>
> >>>
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> > Message: 5
> > Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:31:41 -0600
> > From: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>
> > To: Macartney John <johnbmacartney@gmx.com>
> > Cc: Oertwig Stephen <oertwig@mac.com>, triumphs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process
> > Message-ID: <2A686411-203E-459A-AC9D-923D68D8BB5E@yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
> >
> > John,
> > Din?t Sir Black hire some army vets to bang out the commission plates.
> > Bill
> >
> > ?The harder I work, the luckier I get? H. Ford
> >
> > On Jan 5, 2026, at 8:33?PM, John Macartney <johnbmacartney@gmx.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > ?Nah. We none of us worked that fast! Okay, commission build on a
> Tuesday but don?t expect anything to appear until eight weeks come Friday=
.
> Even then, count yer self lucky ?cos you ain?t given us an opportunity to
> go on strike.
> > Funny sized letters and numbers? Sounds like Nobby with his fisheye
> glasses and two left boots is back in circulation again.
> >
> > Jonmac
> >
> >> On 5 Jan 2026, at 02:04, Stephen Oertwig <oertwig@mac.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the original
> one so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missouri.
> It is a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on
> other 2000s so the plate looks similar.
> >>
> >> Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has
> numbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one
> stamp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details.
> Thought maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe
> after lunch.
> >>
> >> Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not sure I
> would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commission
> plates and body numbers.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >>>> On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00?PM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wrote:
> >>>
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> >>>
> >>> 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)
> >>> 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >>> (Sujit Roy)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------=
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> >>>
> >>> Message: 1
> >>> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000
> >>> From: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
> >>> To: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.net"
> >>> <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> >>> Message-ID: <1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@ranteer.com>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
> >>>
> >>> I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can do this
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -------- Original message --------
> >>> From: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>
> >>> Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)
> >>> To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
> >>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> >>>
> >>> Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight. Of course,
> the ?3? will be wrong.
> >>> Bill
> >>>
> >>> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get? H. Ford
> >>>
> >>>> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> ?
> >>> Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?
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> >>> Message: 2
> >>> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800
> >>> From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>
> >>> To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
> >>> Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >>> Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendation=
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<div dir=3D"auto">Joe ~</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">=
Haven=E2=80=99t seen your name on the list for quite awhile=E2=80=A6. =F0=
=9F=98=80 Cubby door retainers are also a need. The ones currently offered =
don=E2=80=99t seem to stand up to use=E2=80=A6</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br><=
/div><div dir=3D"auto">Dave</div><div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_q=
uote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Fri, Jan 9, 2026 a=
t 11:56=E2=80=AFAM JOSEPH ALEXANDER <<a href=3D"mailto:n197tr4@cs.com";>n=
197tr4@cs.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" sty=
le=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><br>
I am fabricating glove boxes. I did one for my TR3. Missing for 40 years=E2=
=80=A6=E2=80=A6=F0=9F=91=BF<br>
<br>
Any interest?=C2=A0 Direct replacement.=C2=A0 =C2=A0US only. Same price as =
cardboard fiber version.<br>
<br>
Thanks,<br>
<br>
Joe Alexander<br>
4505 Donald Dr<br>
Cedar Falls, IA 50613<br>
Alexander Racing Ent.<br>
Website: Gasketinnovations.com<br>
Email: <a href=3D"mailto:N197tr4@cs.com"; target=3D"_blank">N197tr4@cs.com</=
a><br>
Cell:=C2=A0 319.464.4711<br>
<br>
<br>
> On Jan 8, 2026, at 1:34=E2=80=AFPM, <a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-request=
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>=C2=A0 =C2=A01. Re: LOOK. At. THIS. (Frank Fisher)<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A02. Re: Redoing the whole commission plate process (Frank F=
isher)<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A03. Commission plate (John Macartney)<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A04. Re: LOOK. At. THIS. (Paul Dorsey)<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A05. Re: Redoing the whole commission plate process (bill be=
echer)<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A06. Re: Triumphs Digest, Vol 19, Issue 2 (j t)<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A07. Re: Redoing the whole commission plate process (John Ma=
cartney)<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A08. Re: Redoing the whole commission plate process (John Ma=
cartney)<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A09. Re: Redoing the whole commission plate process [and how=
<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 people can confuse things] (Philip Ethier)<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------=
<br>
> <br>
> Message: 1<br>
> Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:54:57 +0000 (UTC)<br>
> From: Frank Fisher <<a href=3D"mailto:yellowtr3@yahoo.com"; target=
=3D"_blank">yellowtr3@yahoo.com</a>><br>
> To: Alex&Janet Thomson <<a href=3D"mailto:aljlthomson@charter.n=
et" target=3D"_blank">aljlthomson@charter.net</a>>,=C2=A0 Paul Dorsey<br=
>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 <<a href=3D"mailto:dorpaul1@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blan=
k">dorpaul1@gmail.com</a>><br>
> Cc: Triumph List <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=
=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br>
> Subject: Re: [TR] LOOK. At. THIS.<br>
> Message-ID: <<a href=3D"mailto:1392561942.8386230.1767815697665@mai=
l.yahoo.com" target=3D"_blank">1392561942.8386230.1767815697665@mail.yahoo.=
com</a>><br>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"<br>
> <br>
> Paul how good to see you emailing again.what did you ever do with your=
TR?<br>
> and im not sure i like the volvo as modified, but id sure like to driv=
e it one time<br>
> <br>
> Frank Fisher<br>
> <br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 01:04:42 PM PST, Paul Dors=
ey <<a href=3D"mailto:dorpaul1@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank">dorpaul1@gma=
il.com</a>> wrote:=C2=A0 <br>
> <br>
> <a href=3D"https://www.facebook.com/share/19ytP2WKwo/"; rel=3D"noreferr=
er" target=3D"_blank">https://www.facebook.com/share/19ytP2WKwo/</a><br>
> <br>
> On Tue, Jan 6, 2026 at 8:22?AM Alex&Janet Thomson <<a href=3D"m=
ailto:aljlthomson@charter.net" target=3D"_blank">aljlthomson@charter.net</a=
>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> That reminds me of International Loadstar series trucks in the early s=
ixties. The serial number plate was screwed to the driver's door and so=
metimes the GVW space was left blank. You may say that wasn't a very se=
cure or permanent location but the serial number was also stamped onto the =
left frame rail, just below where the steering box was bolted on. Internati=
onals were real component trucks (like most medium duty trucks) with just a=
bout everything sourced from outside manufacturers. Unless you had a copy o=
f the line settting ticket, it could be a challenge to figure out what part=
s to select when doing a major repair.<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> Alex Thomson<br>
> <br>
> '73 TR6 and lots of farm equipment<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> From: Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net"; =
target=3D"_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> On Behalf Of Greg=
Lemon<br>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:36 AM<br>
> To: Triumph List <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=
=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> I don't have real strong feeling one way or the other on re-doing =
or re-using a commission plate, but the mention of the DMV not caring about=
the rivets reminded me of a story (I am getting old, so all I have left is=
my stories). My brother restored a one owner very original Bugeye Sprite.?=
He reused the original plate.? The original plate is secured with sheet me=
tal screws.? He reused the original screws.<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> Anyway, DMV didn't like the screws, said it had to be riveted.? He=
even brought the "Complete Original" book, which showed and ment=
ioned the screws.? So the car with original parts is rejected at title insp=
ection.<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> I don't remember how it ended, but I think my pragmatic brother ga=
ve up and riveted the plate on.<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> Greg Lemon<br>
> <br>
> TR250<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:40?PM dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave=
@ranteer.com" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> I get that.? ?IMHO,? a beautiful plate complements a gorgeous restorat=
ion.? An original plate,? although original,? does not.<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> I'm going to have my new plate laser engraved.? ?No, it's not =
original,? but it is beautiful?<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> -------- Original message --------<br>
> <br>
> From: Don Hiscock <<a href=3D"mailto:don.hiscock@gmail.com"; target=
=3D"_blank">don.hiscock@gmail.com</a>><br>
> <br>
> Date: 1/5/26 7:52 PM (GMT-08:00)<br>
> <br>
> To: DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:dave1massey@cs.com"; target=3D"_=
blank">dave1massey@cs.com</a>><br>
> <br>
> Cc: <a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">trium=
phs@autox.team.net</a>, Stephen Oertwig <<a href=3D"mailto:oertwig@mac.c=
om" target=3D"_blank">oertwig@mac.com</a>><br>
> <br>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or substitute, for an origi=
nal commission number plate irrespective of condition or attachment.? :)<br=
>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> <a href=3D"https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6=
B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg" rel=3D"noreferrer" target=
=3D"_blank">https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5Gk=
BgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg</a><br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> Don<br>
> <br>
> Santa Fe<br>
> <br>
> (TR3B TSF202L with original commission?plate)<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15?PM DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:dave=
1massey@cs.com" target=3D"_blank">dave1massey@cs.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> I wouldn't worry about the rivets.? The inspecting officer won'=
;t have a clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there.? And having a pe=
rfectly done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> Dave<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <<a =
href=3D"mailto:oertwig@mac.com"; target=3D"_blank">oertwig@mac.com</a>> w=
rote:<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the original=
one so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missouri. =
It is a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on oth=
er 2000s so the plate looks similar.<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has nu=
mbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one stam=
p of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details. Thoug=
ht maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe after lu=
nch.<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not sure I=
would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commission pl=
ates and body numbers.<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
> Steve<br>
> <br>
> ?<br>
> <br>
>>> On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00?PM, <a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-request=
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>> ? 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)<br>
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>> From: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; target=
=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><br>
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>> To: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@yahoo.com"; targe=
t=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>>, "<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs=
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>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<br>
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>> I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can =
do this<br>
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>> From: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@yahoo.com"; tar=
get=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>><br>
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>> Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)<br>
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>> To: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; target=
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>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<br>
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>> <br>
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>> Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight.? Of cours=
e, the ?3? will be wrong.<br>
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>> Bill<br>
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>> <br>
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>> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get?? H. Ford<br>
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>> <br>
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>>> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailt=
o:dave@ranteer.com" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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>> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800<br>
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>> From: Sujit Roy <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphstag@gmail.com"; targe=
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>> To: Jerry Van Vlack <<a href=3D"mailto:jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com"; t=
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>> Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendat=
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>> ??? <<a href=3D"mailto:CANLCLaFpcQwtS2hf5x8YWBbs8DMCJVyo4V3ORj-=
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>> Thanks, I'll check them out.<br>
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>> On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <<a href=3D"mail=
to:jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com</a>><b=
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>> wrote:<br>
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>>> Hi Sujit,<br>
> <br>
>>> <br>
> <br>
>>> I have experience with these type kits and they all work basic=
ally the<br>
> <br>
>>> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a =
color change.<br>
> <br>
>>> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the =
kit. You<br>
> <br>
>>> don't need to use much fluid for each test.<br>
> <br>
>>> <br>
> <br>
>>> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by =
running the<br>
> <br>
>>> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat ope=
ns. If when<br>
> <br>
>>> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If =
coolant gets<br>
> <br>
>>> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good=
indication of a<br>
> <br>
>>> head gasket issue.<br>
> <br>
>>> <br>
> <br>
>>> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like =
this one<br>
> <br>
>>> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Te=
st Kit -<br>
> <br>
>>> Made in USA : Automotive<br>
> <br>
>>> <<a href=3D"https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Comb=
ustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2Ij=
oiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaO=
xcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3d=
lNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUE=
aRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=
=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665=
&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3" rel=3D"noreferrer=
" target=3D"_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-L=
eak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1=
SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJO=
vF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiI=
axbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6f=
nFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=3Dse&=
keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665&spref=
ix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3</a>><br>
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>>> <br>
> <br>
>>> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local au=
to parts<br>
> <br>
>>> store.<br>
> <br>
>>> <br>
> <br>
>>> Hope this helps<br>
> <br>
>>> <br>
> <br>
>>> JVV<br>
> <br>
>>> ------------------------------<br>
> <br>
>>> *From:* Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.=
team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> on beha=
lf of Sujit Roy<br>
> <br>
>>> <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphstag@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank"=
>triumphstag@gmail.com</a>><br>
> <br>
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM<br>
> <br>
>>> *To:* Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; =
target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br>
> <br>
>>> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommend=
ations<br>
> <br>
>>> <br>
> <br>
>>> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan =
to test my<br>
> <br>
>>> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like=
to use.<br>
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>>> <br>
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>>> Sujit<br>
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>>> --<br>
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>>> Sujit Roy<br>
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>>> Cupertino, California<br>
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> Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 20:31:57 +0000 (UTC)<br>
> From: Frank Fisher <<a href=3D"mailto:yellowtr3@yahoo.com"; target=
=3D"_blank">yellowtr3@yahoo.com</a>><br>
> To: Triumph List <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=
=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>>, Greg Lemon<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 <<a href=3D"mailto:grglmn@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank"=
>grglmn@gmail.com</a>><br>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process<br>
> Message-ID: <<a href=3D"mailto:622223094.8425608.1767817917213@mail=
.yahoo.com" target=3D"_blank">622223094.8425608.1767817917213@mail.yahoo.co=
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> on commision plate rivetsas i no longer work, i have no company accoun=
t and therefore do not get a trade <a href=3D"http://discount.it"; rel=3D"no=
referrer" target=3D"_blank">discount.it</a> looks like its going to be arou=
nd 10.00 a pair with postage paid to lower 48.will take a couple of weeks t=
o get shiped if you are interseted.if there is enough interest.<br>
> Frank?<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 09:44:44 AM PST, Frank Fis=
her <<a href=3D"mailto:yellowtr3@yahoo.com"; target=3D"_blank">yellowtr3@=
yahoo.com</a>> wrote:=C2=A0 <br>
> <br>
>=C2=A0 give me a few days.i did get a run of original rivits made.ill s=
ee if i can have a new run made and how much it may cost.they were quite re=
asonable as i recall<br>
> Frank<br>
> <br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:48:21 PM PST, Greg Lemon=
<<a href=3D"mailto:grglmn@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank">grglmn@gmail.com=
</a>> wrote:=C2=A0 <br>
> <br>
> I don't have real strong feeling one way or the other on re-doing =
or re-using a commission plate, but the mention of the DMV not caring about=
the rivets reminded me of a story (I am getting old, so all I have left is=
my stories). My brother restored a one owner very original Bugeye Sprite.?=
He reused the original plate.? The original plate is secured with sheet me=
tal screws.? He reused the original screws.<br>
> Anyway, DMV didn't like the screws, said it had to be riveted.? He=
even brought the "Complete Original" book, which showed and ment=
ioned the screws.? So the car with original parts is rejected at title insp=
ection.<br>
> I don't remember how it ended, but I think my pragmatic brother ga=
ve up and riveted the plate on.<br>
> Greg LemonTR250<br>
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:40?PM dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave=
@ranteer.com" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> I get that.? ?IMHO,? a beautiful plate complements a gorgeous restorat=
ion.? An original plate,? although original,? does not.<br>
> I'm going to have my new plate laser engraved.? ?No, it's not =
original,? but it is beautiful?<br>
> <br>
> -------- Original message --------From: Don Hiscock <<a href=3D"mai=
lto:don.hiscock@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">don.hiscock@gmail.com</a>> =
Date: 1/5/26 7:52 PM (GMT-08:00) To: DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:dav=
e1massey@cs.com" target=3D"_blank">dave1massey@cs.com</a>> Cc: <a href=
=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.n=
et</a>, Stephen Oertwig <<a href=3D"mailto:oertwig@mac.com"; target=3D"_b=
lank">oertwig@mac.com</a>> Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commissio=
n plate process<br>
> I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or substitute, for an origi=
nal commission number plate irrespective of condition or attachment.? :)<br=
>
> <a href=3D"https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6=
B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg" rel=3D"noreferrer" target=
=3D"_blank">https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5Gk=
BgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg</a><br>
> DonSanta Fe(TR3B TSF202L with original commission?plate)<br>
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15?PM DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:dave=
1massey@cs.com" target=3D"_blank">dave1massey@cs.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> I wouldn't worry about the rivets.? The inspecting officer won'=
;t have a clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there.? And having a pe=
rfectly done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.<br>
> Dave<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <<a =
href=3D"mailto:oertwig@mac.com"; target=3D"_blank">oertwig@mac.com</a>> w=
rote:<br>
> <br>
> I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the original=
one so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missouri. =
It is a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on oth=
er 2000s so the plate looks similar.<br>
> <br>
> Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has nu=
mbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one stam=
p of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details. Thoug=
ht maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe after lu=
nch.<br>
> <br>
> Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not sure I=
would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commission pl=
ates and body numbers.<br>
> <br>
> Steve<br>
> <br>
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>> ? 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)<br>
>> ? 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations<br>
>> ? ? ? (Sujit Roy)<br>
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>> <br>
>> Message: 1<br>
>> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000<br>
>> From: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; target=
=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><br>
>> To: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@yahoo.com"; targe=
t=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>>, "<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs=
@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>"<br>
>> ??? <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blan=
k">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br>
>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<br>
>> Message-ID: <<a href=3D"mailto:1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936=
@ranteer.com" target=3D"_blank">1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@ranteer.co=
m</a>><br>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"<br>
>> <br>
>> I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can =
do this<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> -------- Original message --------<br>
>> From: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@yahoo.com"; tar=
get=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>><br>
>> Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)<br>
>> To: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; target=
=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><br>
>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<br>
>> <br>
>> Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight.? Of cours=
e, the ?3? will be wrong.<br>
>> Bill<br>
>> <br>
>> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get?? H. Ford<br>
>> <br>
>> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:da=
ve@ranteer.com" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> ?<br>
>> Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?<br>
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>> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800<br>
>> From: Sujit Roy <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphstag@gmail.com"; targe=
t=3D"_blank">triumphstag@gmail.com</a>><br>
>> To: Jerry Van Vlack <<a href=3D"mailto:jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com"; t=
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>> Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendat=
ions<br>
>> Message-ID:<br>
>> ??? <<a href=3D"mailto:CANLCLaFpcQwtS2hf5x8YWBbs8DMCJVyo4V3ORj-=
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>> <br>
>> Thanks, I'll check them out.<br>
>> <br>
>> On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <<a href=3D"mail=
to:jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com</a>><b=
r>
>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>>> Hi Sujit,<br>
>>> <br>
>>> I have experience with these type kits and they all work basic=
ally the<br>
>>> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a =
color change.<br>
>>> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the =
kit. You<br>
>>> don't need to use much fluid for each test.<br>
>>> <br>
>>> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by =
running the<br>
>>> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat ope=
ns. If when<br>
>>> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If =
coolant gets<br>
>>> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good=
indication of a<br>
>>> head gasket issue.<br>
>>> <br>
>>> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like =
this one<br>
>>> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Te=
st Kit -<br>
>>> Made in USA : Automotive<br>
>>> <<a href=3D"https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Comb=
ustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2Ij=
oiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaO=
xcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3d=
lNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUE=
aRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=
=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665=
&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3" rel=3D"noreferrer=
" target=3D"_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-L=
eak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1=
SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJO=
vF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiI=
axbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6f=
nFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=3Dse&=
keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665&spref=
ix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3</a>><br>
>>> <br>
>>> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local au=
to parts<br>
>>> store.<br>
>>> <br>
>>> Hope this helps<br>
>>> <br>
>>> JVV<br>
>>> ------------------------------<br>
>>> *From:* Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.=
team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> on beha=
lf of Sujit Roy<br>
>>> <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphstag@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank"=
>triumphstag@gmail.com</a>><br>
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM<br>
>>> *To:* Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; =
target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br>
>>> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommend=
ations<br>
>>> <br>
>>> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan =
to test my<br>
>>> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like=
to use.<br>
>>> <br>
>>> Sujit<br>
>>> <br>
>>> --<br>
>>> Sujit Roy<br>
>>> Cupertino, California<br>
>>> <br>
>>> <a href=3D"https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/"; rel=3D"nore=
ferrer" target=3D"_blank">https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/</a><br>
>>> <br>
>>> <br>
>> <br>
>> --<br>
>> Sujit Roy<br>
>> Cupertino, California<br>
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> Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:30:43 +0000<br>
> From: John Macartney <<a href=3D"mailto:johnbmacartney@gmx.com"; tar=
get=3D"_blank">johnbmacartney@gmx.com</a>><br>
> To: <a href=3D"mailto:oertwig@mac.com"; target=3D"_blank">oertwig@mac.c=
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> Cc: <a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">trium=
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> Subject: [TR] Commission plate<br>
> Message-ID: <<a href=3D"mailto:005BE629-095D-44A6-9C0E-AB6DEB0EAB75=
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> I?d say that?s definitely ?a Nobby plate?.<br>
> Picture the scene.<br>
> To the background noise of howling compressed air tools, frantic hamme=
ring, oaths, a blaring public address system that no one can understand bec=
ause the announcer in the telephone exchange always sounds as though she?s =
talking with a clothes peg on her nose - some elderly men are sitting at th=
eir workstations, lugubriously stamping blank commission plates. One of the=
m is peering at his block of wood holding his tool steel letter punches.<br=
>
> ?Wots yer looking for, Nobby??<br>
> ?Can?t find me S and C punches. One o? yow thievin? bastard ?as took i=
t an? didn?t even bleed in? ask me before?and.?<br>
> Brief silence until the PA system is briefly silent.<br>
> ?Any of yers got Nobby?s S an C punches? Cmon, someone?s got it ain?t =
yer??<br>
> Peerings take place as operatives study their punch racks. Nobby glare=
s at all of them through his fish eye glasses. Heads shake in denial<br>
> ?Cmon, yow lot. Yow knows all me punches got a painted red band on ?em=
so oi knows ?os arse ter kick when oi cums back from ?avin a Jimmy! Ooze g=
ot ?em??<br>
> Another pause.<br>
> ?Nob, yer can borra mine if I stands over yer ter make sure yer don?t =
pinch em and paint em red later?.<br>
> ?Ta, mate?.<br>
> ?Ere, Nob, afore yer ?it it, check the yeller side is facin yer. Ven y=
ou?ll know yerve got it the right way round so some yank can read it.?<br>
> Nobby checks the yellow side is facing him as he hits the punch with h=
is well-worn hammer. Handing the punches back to his colleague, he studies =
his handiwork.<br>
> ?Yow niver said nuffink about that S and C bein small. So small, oi ca=
n ardly read them buggers. ***k me gently, that?ll niver git past Inspectio=
n on Final Finish!?<br>
> ?Oo ever said anyfink about bein legible? Numbers on the plate ain?t i=
t and the plate?ll soon be riveted on? Too bloody late to moan about anyfin=
k we do ere bein readable. No buggers ever look at em anyways, so don?t you=
lose lose no sleep about it Nobby my old son! Just let someone else moan a=
bout it later on and in anuvver place.?<br>
> <br>
> "<br>
> .............Fifty or more years later, someone did actually read that=
plate and ?worried? about it.<br>
> <br>
> Jonmac<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> ------------------------------<br>
> <br>
> Message: 4<br>
> Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 20:57:01 -0500<br>
> From: Paul Dorsey <<a href=3D"mailto:dorpaul1@gmail.com"; target=3D"=
_blank">dorpaul1@gmail.com</a>><br>
> To: Frank Fisher <<a href=3D"mailto:yellowtr3@yahoo.com"; target=3D"=
_blank">yellowtr3@yahoo.com</a>><br>
> Cc: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <<a href=3D"mailto:aljlthoms=
on@charter.net" target=3D"_blank">aljlthomson@charter.net</a>>, Triumph =
List<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"=
_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br>
> Subject: Re: [TR] LOOK. At. THIS.<br>
> Message-ID:<br>
>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 <CAFU8DPvstU1bwWqd4TT+_WxbtHnC2musog9t-n0Ud8T=3D<a hre=
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> <br>
> I sold it. i?m kinda sorry that I did. And good to hear from you Frank=
I am<br>
> no longer able to do anything outside my head injured was getting too =
bad<br>
> thanks.<br>
> <br>
>> On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 2:54?PM Frank Fisher <<a href=3D"mailto:=
yellowtr3@yahoo.com" target=3D"_blank">yellowtr3@yahoo.com</a>> wrote:<b=
r>
>> <br>
>> Paul how good to see you emailing again.<br>
>> what did you ever do with your TR?<br>
>> <br>
>> and im not sure i like the volvo as modified, but id sure like to =
drive it<br>
>> one time<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> Frank Fisher<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 01:04:42 PM PST, Paul Dorsey <<b=
r>
>> <a href=3D"mailto:dorpaul1@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank">dorpaul1@g=
mail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <a href=3D"https://www.facebook.com/share/19ytP2WKwo/"; rel=3D"nore=
ferrer" target=3D"_blank">https://www.facebook.com/share/19ytP2WKwo/</a><br=
>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> On Tue, Jan 6, 2026 at 8:22?AM Alex&Janet Thomson <<a href=
=3D"mailto:aljlthomson@charter.net"; target=3D"_blank">aljlthomson@charter.n=
et</a>><br>
>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> That reminds me of International Loadstar series trucks in the ear=
ly<br>
>> sixties. The serial number plate was screwed to the driver's d=
oor and<br>
>> sometimes the GVW space was left blank. You may say that wasn'=
t a very<br>
>> secure or permanent location but the serial number was also stampe=
d onto<br>
>> the left frame rail, just below where the steering box was bolted =
on.<br>
>> Internationals were real component trucks (like most medium duty t=
rucks)<br>
>> with just about everything sourced from outside manufacturers. Unl=
ess you<br>
>> had a copy of the line settting ticket, it could be a challenge to=
figure<br>
>> out what parts to select when doing a major repair.<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> Alex Thomson<br>
>> <br>
>> '73 TR6 and lots of farm equipment<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> *From:* Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team=
.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> *On Behalf =
Of *Greg<br>
>> Lemon<br>
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:36 AM<br>
>> *To:* Triumph List <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; =
target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br>
>> *Subject:* Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> I don't have real strong feeling one way or the other on re-do=
ing or<br>
>> re-using a commission plate, but the mention of the DMV not caring=
about<br>
>> the rivets reminded me of a story (I am getting old, so all I have=
left is<br>
>> my stories). My brother restored a one owner very original Bugeye =
Sprite.<br>
>> He reused the original plate.=C2=A0 The original plate is secured =
with sheet<br>
>> metal screws.=C2=A0 He reused the original screws.<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> Anyway, DMV didn't like the screws, said it had to be riveted.=
=C2=A0 He even<br>
>> brought the "Complete Original" book, which showed and m=
entioned the<br>
>> screws.=C2=A0 So the car with original parts is rejected at title =
inspection.<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> I don't remember how it ended, but I think my pragmatic brothe=
r gave up<br>
>> and riveted the plate on.<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> Greg Lemon<br>
>> <br>
>> TR250<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> On Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:40?PM dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:=
dave@ranteer.com" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> I get that.=C2=A0 =C2=A0IMHO,=C2=A0 a beautiful plate complements =
a gorgeous<br>
>> restoration.=C2=A0 An original plate,=C2=A0 although original,=C2=
=A0 does not.<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> I'm going to have my new plate laser engraved.=C2=A0 =C2=A0No,=
it's not original,<br>
>> but it is beautiful<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> -------- Original message --------<br>
>> <br>
>> From: Don Hiscock <<a href=3D"mailto:don.hiscock@gmail.com"; tar=
get=3D"_blank">don.hiscock@gmail.com</a>><br>
>> <br>
>> Date: 1/5/26 7:52 PM (GMT-08:00)<br>
>> <br>
>> To: DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:dave1massey@cs.com"; target=
=3D"_blank">dave1massey@cs.com</a>><br>
>> <br>
>> Cc: <a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">t=
riumphs@autox.team.net</a>, Stephen Oertwig <<a href=3D"mailto:oertwig@m=
ac.com" target=3D"_blank">oertwig@mac.com</a>><br>
>> <br>
>> Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or substitute, for an o=
riginal<br>
>> commission number plate irrespective of condition or attachment.=
=C2=A0 :)<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <a href=3D"https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9=
vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg" rel=3D"noreferrer" ta=
rget=3D"_blank">https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6=
B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg</a><br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> Don<br>
>> <br>
>> Santa Fe<br>
>> <br>
>> (TR3B TSF202L with original commission plate)<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15?PM DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:=
dave1massey@cs.com" target=3D"_blank">dave1massey@cs.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> I wouldn't worry about the rivets.=C2=A0 The inspecting office=
r won't have a<br>
>> clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there.=C2=A0 And having =
a perfectly<br>
>> done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> Dave<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <=
;<br>
>> <a href=3D"mailto:oertwig@mac.com"; target=3D"_blank">oertwig@mac.c=
om</a>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the orig=
inal one<br>
>> so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missou=
ri. It is<br>
>> a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on =
other<br>
>> 2000s so the plate looks similar.<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate ha=
s<br>
>> numbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was giv=
en one<br>
>> stamp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping d=
etails.<br>
>> Thought maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. =
Maybe<br>
>> after lunch.<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not su=
re I<br>
>> would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commi=
ssion<br>
>> plates and body numbers.<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> Steve<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00?PM, <a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-req=
uest@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-request@autox.team.net</a> =
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>>> 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)<br>
>> <br>
>>> 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations<br=
>
>> <br>
>>>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0(Sujit Roy)<br>
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>>> Message: 1<br>
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>>> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000<br>
>> <br>
>>> From: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; ta=
rget=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><br>
>> <br>
>>> To: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@yahoo.com"; t=
arget=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>>, "<a href=3D"mailto:triu=
mphs@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>"<br=
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>>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<br>
>> <br>
>>> Message-ID: <<a href=3D"mailto:1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f88=
4936@ranteer.com" target=3D"_blank">1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@rantee=
r.com</a>><br>
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>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>> I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who =
can do this<br>
>> <br>
>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>> -------- Original message --------<br>
>> <br>
>>> From: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@yahoo.com"=
target=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>><br>
>> <br>
>>> Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)<br>
>> <br>
>>> To: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; targ=
et=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><br>
>> <br>
>>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<br>
>> <br>
>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>> Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight.=C2=A0=
Of course, the<br>
>> ?3? will be wrong.<br>
>> <br>
>>> Bill<br>
>> <br>
>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get?=C2=A0 H. Ford<br>
>> <br>
>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <<a href=3D"m=
ailto:dave@ranteer.com" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<b=
r>
>>> <br>
>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>> ?<br>
>> <br>
>>> Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?<br>
>> <br>
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>>> Message: 2<br>
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>>> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800<br>
>> <br>
>>> From: Sujit Roy <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphstag@gmail.com"; t=
arget=3D"_blank">triumphstag@gmail.com</a>><br>
>> <br>
>>> To: Jerry Van Vlack <<a href=3D"mailto:jerryvvtr4a@gmail.co=
m" target=3D"_blank">jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com</a>><br>
>> <br>
>>> Cc: Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; ta=
rget=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br>
>> <br>
>>> Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recomme=
ndations<br>
>> <br>
>>> Message-ID:<br>
>> <br>
>>>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 <<a href=3D"mailto:CANLCLaFpcQwtS2hf5x8YWBbs8D=
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>> <br>
>>> Thanks, I'll check them out.<br>
>> <br>
>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>> On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <<a href=3D"=
mailto:jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank">jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com</a>&g=
t;<br>
>> <br>
>>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> Hi Sujit,<br>
>> <br>
>>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> I have experience with these type kits and they all work b=
asically the<br>
>> <br>
>>>> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking fo=
r a color<br>
>> change.<br>
>> <br>
>>>> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in =
the kit. You<br>
>> <br>
>>>> don't need to use much fluid for each test.<br>
>> <br>
>>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket=
by running<br>
>> the<br>
>> <br>
>>>> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat=
opens. If<br>
>> when<br>
>> <br>
>>>> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good.=
If coolant gets<br>
>> <br>
>>>> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a =
good indication<br>
>> of a<br>
>> <br>
>>>> head gasket issue.<br>
>> <br>
>>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb l=
ike this one<br>
>> <br>
>>>> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Lea=
k Test Kit -<br>
>> <br>
>>>> Made in USA : Automotive<br>
>> <br>
>>>> <<br>
>> <a href=3D"https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-L=
eak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1=
SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJO=
vF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiI=
axbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6f=
nFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=3Dse&=
keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665&spref=
ix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3" rel=3D"noreferrer" target=
=3D"_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B=
06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3ww=
U3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksG=
nRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-Rh=
JaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzh=
M.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=
=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DCom=
bustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3</a><br>
>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your loca=
l auto parts<br>
>> <br>
>>>> store.<br>
>> <br>
>>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> Hope this helps<br>
>> <br>
>>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> JVV<br>
>> <br>
>>>> ------------------------------<br>
>> <br>
>>>> *From:* Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-bounces@au=
tox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> on =
behalf of Sujit<br>
>> Roy<br>
>> <br>
>>>> <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphstag@gmail.com"; target=3D"_bl=
ank">triumphstag@gmail.com</a>><br>
>> <br>
>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM<br>
>> <br>
>>>> *To:* Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.n=
et" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br>
>> <br>
>>>> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recom=
mendations<br>
>> <br>
>>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont p=
lan to test my<br>
>> <br>
>>>> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks =
like to use.<br>
>> <br>
>>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> Sujit<br>
>> <br>
>>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> --<br>
>> <br>
>>>> Sujit Roy<br>
>> <br>
>>>> Cupertino, California<br>
>> <br>
>>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>>> <a href=3D"https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/"; rel=3D"=
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>
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>>>> <br>
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>>>> <br>
>> <br>
>>> <br>
>> <br>
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>> <br>
>>> Sujit Roy<br>
>> <br>
>>> Cupertino, California<br>
>> <br>
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> Message: 5<br>
> Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:31:41 -0600<br>
> From: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@yahoo.com"; target=
=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>><br>
> To: Macartney John <<a href=3D"mailto:johnbmacartney@gmx.com"; targe=
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> Cc: Oertwig Stephen <<a href=3D"mailto:oertwig@mac.com"; target=3D"_=
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> Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process<br>
> Message-ID: <<a href=3D"mailto:2A686411-203E-459A-AC9D-923D68D8BB5E=
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> John,<br>
> Din?t Sir Black hire some army vets to bang out the commission plates.=
=C2=A0 <br>
> Bill<br>
> <br>
> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get?=C2=A0 H. Ford<br>
> <br>
> On Jan 5, 2026, at 8:33?PM, John Macartney <<a href=3D"mailto:johnb=
macartney@gmx.com" target=3D"_blank">johnbmacartney@gmx.com</a>> wrote:<=
br>
> <br>
> ?Nah. We none of us worked that fast! Okay, commission build on a Tues=
day but don?t expect anything to appear until eight weeks come Friday. Even=
then, count yer self lucky ?cos you ain?t given us an opportunity to go on=
strike.<br>
> Funny sized letters and numbers? Sounds like Nobby with his fisheye gl=
asses and two left boots is back in circulation again.<br>
> <br>
> Jonmac<br>
> <br>
>> On 5 Jan 2026, at 02:04, Stephen Oertwig <<a href=3D"mailto:oer=
twig@mac.com" target=3D"_blank">oertwig@mac.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the orig=
inal one so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missou=
ri. It is a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on=
other 2000s so the plate looks similar.<br>
>> <br>
>> Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate ha=
s numbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one =
stamp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details. T=
hought maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe afte=
r lunch.<br>
>> <br>
>> Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not su=
re I would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commissio=
n plates and body numbers.<br>
>> <br>
>> Steve<br>
>> <br>
>>>> On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00?PM, <a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-req=
uest@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-request@autox.team.net</a> =
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>>> 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)<br>
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>>> Message: 1<br>
>>> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000<br>
>>> From: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; ta=
rget=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><br>
>>> To: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@yahoo.com"; t=
arget=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>>, "<a href=3D"mailto:triu=
mphs@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>"<br=
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>>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<br>
>>> Message-ID: <<a href=3D"mailto:1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f88=
4936@ranteer.com" target=3D"_blank">1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@rantee=
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>>> I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who =
can do this<br>
>>> <br>
>>> <br>
>>> -------- Original message --------<br>
>>> From: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@yahoo.com"=
target=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>><br>
>>> Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)<br>
>>> To: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; targ=
et=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><br>
>>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<br>
>>> <br>
>>> Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight.=C2=A0=
Of course, the ?3? will be wrong.<br>
>>> Bill<br>
>>> <br>
>>> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get?=C2=A0 H. Ford<br>
>>> <br>
>>>> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <<a href=3D"m=
ailto:dave@ranteer.com" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<b=
r>
>>> <br>
>>> ?<br>
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>>> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800<br>
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