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I suspect this should be in the Other Bikes bit, but I'm so happy it's in here so everyone can see..... I have posted previously about my dad's bike - a 1943 Triumph 3HW. Since I got my Triumph and the VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes has been advertised, he's had a bit between his teeth to get it running and take it to the Festival. Problem was......it hasn't run since 1962. It's been in the garage for as long as I can remember, and so the overall condition wasn't bad. He's stripped the engine, and bought a gritblaster to get most of the paint and surface rust off the wheels, mudguardsetc. He's left a bit of the original paint that is under the number plate. He's bought a new seat, and made a new wiring loom.....ok so that wasn't really hard for him - he's an electrian, but it only consists of 3 wires..... Anyway..... Our tickets for the Festival arrived today (around the track on the Saturday for us all and around the Festival and watch the padade on the Sunday). Unknown by me the MOT test was today also.....and it passed!!!!! So it can go!!!!  Now I have to check how to ride it.........and remember the gear change is on the other side.... A pic is on it's way....I'll post it later.
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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Congrats to you and your pop, Gina.
Very cool!!! Looking forward to your pictures being posted here.
Now, go have a blast at that vintage meet. It should be even more fun with your own classic there.
Cheers,
Dwight
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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congratulations! looking forward to a full rundown and photos
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Well done!
See you tomorrow at McD's.
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ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!
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Absolutely Awesome! A very happy day indeed!! Can't wait to see pics.
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Parked in '62? That's 29 years of riding. I should imagine that, after the cleaning and lubricating, it probably started right up and will probably run another 29 years or so. And that is why I have a hard time not laughing when people talk about Japanese quality and reliability. But, be careful there Gina, you might end up liking to ride it so much you'll want to trade for it. 
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And that is why I have a hard time not laughing when people talk about Japanese quality and reliability.
A guy I know has an '85 Goldwing. 250,000 miles. No major repairs.
G'donya Gina, and your pop too!! .
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A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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OK Ok......He sent me a pic to my phone....but I can't find the cable to upload it to my computer. He's tried to email it to me, but he's having problems with his ISP... and right now there's other problems, but as his ISP is also the cable TV provider, and there's a small football match going on...so I can only presume there's an overload at the other end....
Will be one soon...
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel...
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...
09 America - It's very blue....
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Just to keep you happy...here's a pic.  Still needs a lot of work but at least it's legal now...
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel...
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...
09 America - It's very blue....
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Cool pic Gina, one like that turns up at my local meet, will take a photo if I remeber to take the camera...
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That's really great Gina, the bike looks good.! What better way to arrive at a Vintage rally then on a vintage Triumph!! 
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Another pic for you... 
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel...
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...
09 America - It's very blue....
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Is it a single cylinder 500cc? Looks like it will be a good project. Can't weight to see the bike after you get finished with it!
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Cool pic Gina, one like that turns up at my local meet, will take a photo if I remeber to take the camera...
Yeah right - like you go anywhere without your camera!!
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Single yes, 500 no, just a 350 single... Just hoping nothing happens to the engine. Remakably for the time, the engine on a 3HW is just for the 3HW...whereas it seems that every other engine at the time was relatively interchangeable. At this point you can now also read expensive. Don't want to change the engine block anyway....it's the one it left Meriden with....
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel...
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...
09 America - It's very blue....
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Good for you Gina!!!! For you only, we will wait for the pics. TR
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