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I sold it. i=E2=80=99m kinda sorry that I did. And good to hear from you Fr=
ank I am
no longer able to do anything outside my head injured was getting too bad
thanks.
On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 2:54=E2=80=AFPM Frank Fisher <yellowtr3@yahoo.com> w=
rote:
> 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 i=
t
> 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=E2=80=AFAM Alex&Janet Thomson <aljlthomson@ch=
arter.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
> 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 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=E2=80=AFPM dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wr=
ote:
>
> 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=E2=80=AFPM 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 on=
e
> 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=E2=80=AFPM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wro=
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> > 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)
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> > 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
>
> > (Sujit Roy)
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> >
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> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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> >
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> > Message: 1
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> > 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"
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> > <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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> > Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
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> > 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, th=
e
> ?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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> > Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800
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> > From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>
>
> > To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
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> > Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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> > Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
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> > Thanks, I'll check them out.
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> > 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 the
>
> >> 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. You
>
> >> 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 gets
>
> >> 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 one
>
> >> 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/=
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er+for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=
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> >
>
> >>
>
> >> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto parts
>
> >> 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/
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> >>
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> >>
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> > Sujit Roy
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<div>I sold it. i=E2=80=99m kinda sorry that I did. And good to hear from y=
ou Frank I am no longer able to do anything outside my head injured was get=
ting too bad thanks.</div><div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_co=
ntainer"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 2:54=
=E2=80=AFPM Frank Fisher <<a href=3D"mailto:yellowtr3@yahoo.com";>yellowt=
r3@yahoo.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" styl=
e=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div><d=
iv style=3D"font-family:Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size=
:16px"><div></div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Paul how good to see you emailing again.</div><div=
dir=3D"ltr">what did you ever do with your TR?</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><=
/div><div dir=3D"ltr">and im not sure i like the volvo as modified, but id =
sure like to drive it one time</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"=
ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Frank Fisher</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></di=
v><div><br></div>
=20
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419593">
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ial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a"></div></div></div><div><div id=
=3D"m_-6338595616115941505ydpfae13685yahoo_quoted_8618419593"><div style=3D=
"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:=
13px;color:#26282a">
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<div>
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 01:04:42 PM PST, Pau=
l Dorsey <<a href=3D"mailto:dorpaul1@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank">dorpau=
l1@gmail.com</a>> wrote:
</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
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fae13685yahoo_quoted_8618419593"><div style=3D"font-family:'Helvetica N=
eue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a"><div></di=
v></div></div></div><div><div id=3D"m_-6338595616115941505ydpfae13685yahoo_=
quoted_8618419593"><div style=3D"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helve=
tica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a"><div><div id=3D"m_-6338=
595616115941505ydpfae13685yiv3667577654"><div><div style=3D"font-size:inher=
it"><a href=3D"https://www.facebook.com/share/19ytP2WKwo/"; style=3D"font-si=
ze:inherit" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sha=
re/19ytP2WKwo/</a></div><br></div><div><br><div><div dir=3D"ltr">On Tue, Ja=
n 6, 2026 at 8:22=E2=80=AFAM Alex&Janet Thomson <<a href=3D"mailto:a=
ljlthomson@charter.net" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">aljlthomson@char=
ter.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;bord=
er-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div lang=3D"EN-US"><div><p><span =
style=3D"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1f497d">That remind=
s me of International Loadstar series trucks in the early sixties. The seri=
al 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 permanen=
t 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 settt=
ing ticket, it could be a challenge to figure out what parts to select when=
doing a major repair.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style=3D"font-size:=
14.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p=
><p><span style=3D"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1f497d">A=
lex Thomson<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style=3D"font-size:14.0pt;font=
-family:sans-serif;color:#1f497d">'73 TR6 and lots of farm equipment <u=
></u><u></u></span></p></div></div><div lang=3D"EN-US"><div><p><span style=
=3D"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u>=C2=A0<u>=
</u></span></p><div style=3D"border:none;border-top:solid #e1e1e1 1.0pt;pad=
ding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p><b><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:s=
ans-serif">From:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:sans=
-serif"> Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net"; re=
l=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> <b=
>On Behalf Of </b>Greg Lemon<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:36 =
AM<br><b>To:</b> Triumph List <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net=
" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br><b>=
Subject:</b> Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process<u></u><u><=
/u></span></p></div><p><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><div><p>I don't have rea=
l 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 o=
f a story (I am getting old, so all I have left is my stories). My brother =
restored a one owner very original Bugeye Sprite.=C2=A0 He reused the origi=
nal plate.=C2=A0 The original plate is secured with sheet metal screws.=C2=
=A0 He reused the original screws.<u></u><u></u></p><div><p><u></u>=C2=A0<u=
></u></p></div><div><p>Anyway, DMV didn't like the screws, said it had =
to be riveted.=C2=A0 He even brought the "Complete Original" book=
, which showed and mentioned the screws.=C2=A0 So the car with original par=
ts is rejected at title inspection.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p><u></u>=
=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p>I don't remember how it ended, but I thi=
nk my pragmatic brother gave up and riveted the plate on.<u></u><u></u></p>=
</div><div><p><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p>Greg Lemon<u></u><u></u=
></p></div><div><p>TR250<u></u><u></u></p></div></div><p><u></u>=C2=A0<u></=
u></p><div><div><p>On Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:40<span style=3D"font-family:san=
s-serif">=E2=80=AF</span>PM dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@rantee=
r.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<u=
></u><u></u></p></div><blockquote style=3D"border:none;border-left:solid #c=
ccccc 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in"><=
div><p>I get that.=C2=A0 =C2=A0IMHO,=C2=A0 a beautiful plate complements a =
gorgeous restoration.=C2=A0 An original plate,=C2=A0 although original,=C2=
=A0 does not. <u></u><u></u></p><div><p><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div>=
<p>I'm going to have my new plate laser engraved.=C2=A0 =C2=A0No, it=
9;s not original,=C2=A0 but it is beautiful=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p></div><d=
iv><p><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><=
div><p>-------- Original message --------<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p>Fr=
om: Don Hiscock <<a href=3D"mailto:don.hiscock@gmail.com"; rel=3D"nofollo=
w" target=3D"_blank">don.hiscock@gmail.com</a>> <u></u><u></u></p></div>=
<div><p>Date: 1/5/26 7:52 PM (GMT-08:00) <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p>To=
: DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:dave1massey@cs.com"; rel=3D"nofollow" t=
arget=3D"_blank">dave1massey@cs.com</a>> <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p=
>Cc: <a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"=
_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>, Stephen Oertwig <<a href=3D"mailto:=
oertwig@mac.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">oertwig@mac.com</a>>=
<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p>Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commis=
sion plate process <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>=
</div><div><div><div><p>I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or subst=
itute, for an original commission number plate irrespective of condition or=
attachment.=C2=A0 :)<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></=
p></div><div><p><a href=3D"https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf=
7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg" rel=3D"nofollo=
w" target=3D"_blank">https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg=
9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg</a><u></u><u></u></p>=
</div><div><p><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p>Don<u></u><u></u></p></=
div><div><p>Santa Fe<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p>(TR3B TSF202L with orig=
inal commission=C2=A0plate)<u></u><u></u></p></div></div><p><u></u>=C2=A0<u=
></u></p><div><div><p>On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15<span style=3D"font-family=
:sans-serif">=E2=80=AF</span>PM DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:dave1mas=
sey@cs.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">dave1massey@cs.com</a>> w=
rote:<u></u><u></u></p></div><blockquote style=3D"border:none;border-left:s=
olid #cccccc 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right=
:0in"><div><div><div><div><p><span style=3D"font-family:sans-serif">I would=
n't worry about the rivets.=C2=A0 The inspecting officer won't have=
a clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there.=C2=A0 And having a perf=
ectly done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.<u></u><u></u></sp=
an></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-family:sans-serif"><u></u>=C2=A0<u=
></u></span></p></div><div><div><div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:13.5p=
t;font-family:sans-serif;color:black">Dave </span><span style=3D"font-famil=
y:sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span styl=
e=3D"font-family:sans-serif;color:black"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></d=
iv><p><span style=3D"font-family:sans-serif;color:black"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></=
u></span></p></div></div></div></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-family:san=
s-serif"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-f=
amily:sans-serif"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div></div><div id=3D"m_-=
6338595616115941505ydpfae13685yiv3667577654m_-1662076748473478487m_-2915299=
948435810954m_3883493905857412505ydp1cd93a62yahoo_quoted_7781946394"><div><=
div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#2=
6282a">On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <<=
a href=3D"mailto:oertwig@mac.com"; rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">oertwi=
g@mac.com</a>> wrote: <u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div><div style=3D=
"border:none;border-left:solid #cccccc 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;marg=
in-left:6.0pt"><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-ser=
if;color:#26282a"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a"><u></u>=C2=A0<u>=
</u></span></p></div><div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fami=
ly:sans-serif;color:#26282a">I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At l=
east attach the original one so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the est=
ate titled in Missouri. It is a long process. I have been studying the diff=
erent rivets used on other 2000s so the plate looks similar.<u></u><u></u><=
/span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-se=
rif;color:#26282a"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">Then need to fin=
d new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has numbers of different si=
zes. 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 Fri=
day car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe after lunch. <u></u><u></u></=
span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-ser=
if;color:#26282a"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">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=
.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;fon=
t-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><di=
v><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">=
Steve<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt=
;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div=
><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#2628=
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uest@autox.team.net" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-request@au=
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><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">&=
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</u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sa=
ns-serif;color:#26282a">>=C2=A0 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping=
(dave northrup)<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-=
size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>=C2=A0 2. Re: Head Ga=
sket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations<u></u><u></u></span></p></div=
><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#2628=
2a">>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 (Sujit Roy)<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div=
><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">&=
gt; <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;=
font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><=
div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a=
">> --------------------------------------------------------------------=
--<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;fo=
nt-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><di=
v><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">=
> Message: 1<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-s=
ize:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026=
02:46:28 +0000<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-s=
ize:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> From: dave northrup &=
lt;<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">d=
ave@ranteer.com</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> To: bill be=
echer <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@yahoo.com"; rel=3D"nofollow" target=
=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>>, "<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@=
autox.team.net" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net<=
/a>"<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10=
.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> =C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 <<a h=
ref=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">t=
riumphs@autox.team.net</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span =
style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Subjec=
t: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<u></u><u></u></span></p></div=
><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#2628=
2a">> Message-ID: <<a href=3D"mailto:1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936=
@ranteer.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f=
884936@ranteer.com</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span styl=
e=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Content-Ty=
pe: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><=
div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a=
">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0=
pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> I was told that there are now=
laser "engravers" who can do this<u></u><u></u></span></p></div>=
<div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282=
a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.=
0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></d=
iv><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26=
282a">> -------- Original message --------<u></u><u></u></span></p></div=
><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#2628=
2a">> From: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@yahoo.com"; rel=
=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>><u></u><u></u><=
/span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-se=
rif;color:#26282a">> Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)<u></u><u></u></spa=
n></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;=
color:#26282a">> To: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.co=
m" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><u></u><u></u=
></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-=
serif;color:#26282a">> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stampi=
ng<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;fo=
nt-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><di=
v><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">=
> Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight.=C2=A0 Of cour=
se, the ?3? will be wrong.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span styl=
e=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Bill<u></u=
><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-famil=
y:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><sp=
an style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> ?Th=
e harder I work, the luckier I get?=C2=A0 H. Ford<u></u><u></u></span></p><=
/div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#=
26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-siz=
e:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44=
?PM, dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; rel=3D"nofollow"=
target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></span></p>=
</div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:=
#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> ?<u></u><u></u></span>=
</p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;co=
lor:#26282a">> Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?<u></u><u></u></spa=
n></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;=
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hs@autox.team.net" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.n=
et</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:1=
0.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gas=
ket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations<u></u><u></u></span></p></div>=
<div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282=
a">> Message-ID:<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"fo=
nt-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> =C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0 <<a href=3D"mailto:CANLCLaFpcQwtS2hf5x8YWBbs8DMCJVyo4V3ORj-LAOJwwG2B=
Gw@mail.gmail.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">CANLCLaFpcQwtS2hf5x8Y=
WBbs8DMCJVyo4V3ORj-LAOJwwG2BGw@mail.gmail.com</a>><u></u><u></u></span><=
/p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;col=
or:#26282a">> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"<u></=
u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fami=
ly:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><s=
pan style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Th=
anks, I'll check them out.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span =
style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u=
><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-famil=
y:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van V=
lack <<a href=3D"mailto:jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com"; rel=3D"nofollow" target=
=3D"_blank">jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><di=
v><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">=
> wrote:<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:=
10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p>=
</div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:=
#26282a">>> Hi Sujit,<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span sty=
le=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></=
u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fami=
ly:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> I have experience with these type kit=
s and they all work basically the<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><sp=
an style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>>=
same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a color change=
.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;fon=
t-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> The multiple test claims relate=
to the amount of fluid in the kit. You<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div>=
<p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">&g=
t;> don't need to use much fluid for each test.<u></u><u></u></span>=
</p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;co=
lor:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D=
"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> Having sai=
d this you can also look for a blown head gasket by running the<u></u><u></=
u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans=
-serif;color:#26282a">>> car at idle with the radiator cap off until =
the thermostat opens. If when<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span s=
tyle=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> it =
opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant gets<u><=
/u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fam=
ily:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> blown out of the radiator instead of=
flowing that's a good indication of a<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><d=
iv><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a"=
>>> head gasket issue.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span st=
yle=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u><=
/u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fam=
ily:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> I personally like the kits with the =
tube and rubber bulb like this one<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><s=
pan style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>>=
; Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit -<u>=
</u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fa=
mily:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> Made in USA : Automotive<u></u><u><=
/u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:san=
s-serif;color:#26282a">>> <<a href=3D"https://www.amazon.com/Block=
-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2=
V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6Jmphoi=
ObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI=
5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzo=
fA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQ=
DGSlo&dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&=
;qid=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3" =
rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-5=
00-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=
=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVF=
RDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM=
03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKml=
Q79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&=
dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=3D176=
7361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3</a>><u><=
/u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fam=
ily:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div>=
<p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">&g=
t;> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto par=
ts<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;fo=
nt-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> store.<u></u><u></u></span></p=
></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color=
:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"fo=
nt-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> Hope this hel=
ps<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;fo=
nt-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div=
><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#2628=
2a">>> JVV<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-=
size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> ----------------=
--------------<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> *From:* Triumphs &=
lt;<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net"; rel=3D"nofollow" targ=
et=3D"_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> on behalf of Sujit Ro=
y<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;fon=
t-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphst=
ag@gmail.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">triumphstag@gmail.com</a>&=
gt;<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;f=
ont-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, =
2026 7:10 PM<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size=
:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> *To:* Triumphs <<=
a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank=
">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><sp=
an style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>>=
*Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations<u></u=
><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-famil=
y:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p=
><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>=
> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan to test =
my<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;fo=
nt-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> engine 50-100 times. What is a=
good inexpensive kit folks like to use.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div=
><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">&=
gt;> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.=
0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> Sujit<u></u><u></u></spa=
n></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;=
color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> --<u></=
u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fami=
ly:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> Sujit Roy<u></u><u></u></span></p></d=
iv><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26=
282a">>> Cupertino, California<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p>=
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>&=
gt; <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;=
font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <a href=3D"https://triumphst=
agblog.wordpress.com/" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">https://triumphst=
agblog.wordpress.com/</a><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u>=
<u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family=
:sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p>=
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a">> =
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iv><p><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282a"=
>> Sujit Roy<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p><span style=3D"font-s=
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