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[JACoH]

I worked at a Triumph dealer in the 60's; Lucas, as well as Amal, built to the price the manufacturers wanted to pay, so quality could have been a bit better. But the electrics were simple and easy to work on. I remember the old story about why the Brits drank warm beer, because Lucas made the refrigerators.

[JJ]

I worked at a Triumph dealer in the 60's; Lucas, as well as Amal, built to the price the manufacturers wanted to pay, so quality could have been a bit better. But the electrics were simple and easy to work on. I remember the old story about why the Brits drank warm beer, because Lucas made the refrigerators.

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[Muzz]

I never had much trouble with Lucas electrics that wasn't owner-inflicted.
Moto

Having got sick of the hassles I was having with the gene on my '48 Matchless I went to Lucas and bought a brand new gene. Not even half way in to a 500 mile road trip and the generator  literally flew to bits. Disconnected the chain and completed the trip with only one ticket for riding without lights.

Took it back and said I wasn't happy. The guy behind the counter looked at it and launched in to a tirade on the damage someone else had done to it, "look at the mangled screws holding the fields in etc. etc." I then took out the receipt (about a week old) and he went real quiet. I asked him whether he would like to pay my ticket as well.

They repaired it and returned it with no comment.

[JJ]

Here is my Lucas tee...



 I had a 1967 Morris Garage B-Model. I had lots of trouble with U-joints, carburetor synchronization, and throttle linkage. However, the electrics never let me down. It was pretty much the same with my �74 Commando...

With all their known flaws and idiosyncrasies, who does'nt love a classic, vintage British sports car?!? - - like this beautiful 1967 MGB 5 speed, in British racing green?

[Sheepdog]

Mine was identical, save the color (yellow). They feel wonderful right up until the front driveshaft fails and the interior’s hump starts to enlarge from the suddenly uncontrolled drive shaft...

[JJ]

Mine was identical, save the color (yellow). They feel wonderful right up until the front driveshaft fails and the interior�s hump starts to enlarge from the suddenly uncontrolled drive shaft...

There you go Sheepdog...just for you today!! :1:










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[Sheepdog]

That’s it! I was the happiest 17 year old in America right up until the time I was t-boned by a Buick Electra 225...

[JJ]

That�s it! I was the happiest 17 year old in America right up until the time I was t-boned by a Buick Electra 225...

You are lucky you are still with us to tell the story!!!  

"Hell Hath No Fury..like a large, all metal, 1967 Buick Electra 225 coming straight at you at ramming speed!!!"