Shynsy Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) Thought I would start a thread for us to post progress on our cars ready for the RBRR. Reached an important point a few weeks back with my stag... I now have an engine and gearbox installed. now just have to get it to run 🙂 tim Edited March 13, 2023 by Shynsy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 You're further ahead than me, I'm in the process of stripping down my car. Every mechanical component of my Spitfire needs my attention. I also decided the beginning of October isn't a tight enough deadline so I've entered Border Raiders... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shynsy Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Amy Wade said: You're further ahead than me, I'm in the process of stripping down my car. Every mechanical component of my Spitfire needs my attention. I also decided the beginning of October isn't a tight enough deadline so I've entered Border Raiders... Brings back great memories of my first Triumph, a 1976 spit 1500. Lots of issues, but a joy to work on. Ended up with boy racer twin side draft webers.. sounded ace. Not sure it went much faster though. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 My "steed" for this year is currently running quite nicely apart from feeling a bit gutless at the top end. I didn't use it for the DPMR (second reserve did that job) but have entered it for Border Raiders and intend to for C2C. P.S. Shynsy may want to fix the typo in the thread title? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 No pics at the moment of my TR6, but the only job is to get the hardtop painted and fitted and she will be RBRR ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shynsy Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, RobPearce said: My "steed" for this year is currently running quite nicely apart from feeling a bit gutless at the top end. I didn't use it for the DPMR (second reserve did that job) but have entered it for Border Raiders and intend to for C2C. P.S. Shynsy may want to fix the typo in the thread title? Whoops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve28 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I haven't started yet on the 1500SE but will soon be giving it a look over to actually know what work is ahead for us , i know it needs some welding (actually quite a bit) and there is no engine and box in it but have a good engine to out in it and an overdrive gearbox, need to swap the boot lid and maybe a couple of doors and there's going to be more like brakes etc. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJim Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 18 hours ago, Tim Bancroft said: but the only job is to get the hardtop painted and fitted and she will be RBRR ready. Bloody soft southerners! Put on a big jumper! Jim. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Spitfire rolling-road tuned yesterday, it'll get MOT'd ASAP and then a few minor things to tidy up/fix. Then it's get the test miles on the clock. Â 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Err....... I haven't seen my Triumph since it went into storage last September. (Shortly after the 10CR actually) 😬 It should be coming home in a few weeks though. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Jimbo, a big jumper would engulf me...anyway, I would rather not look like a heathen from across the border..... Surprised you don't wear Harris tweed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJim Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I'll be wearing the kilt this year and will wear it as a true Scotsman. By the way, it's the really, really short one that I know you like the best.😉 Jim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJim Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 My Spitfire went into the garage right after the Border Raiders last August and hasn't been out since. The roads round here have changed colour to orangey red after the amount of salt spread on them. It's going to be -7°C round here tonight. Spitfire driving is a bit way off yet, probably the end of April at this rate. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 13 hours ago, McJim said: It's going to be -7°C round here tonight. Spitfire driving is a bit way off yet .... Who mentioned soft Southerners 🤪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shynsy Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 15/03/2023 at 00:57, McJim said: I'll be wearing the kilt this year and will wear it as a true Scotsman. By the way, it's the really, really short one that I know you like the best.😉 Jim. I'd be worried about drafts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Typical Scotsman...absolutely no class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 My spitfires been pressed into daily driver duties for the last 2 weeks after my modern failed its mot. shouldn’t have been for long but have spent a week taking the front wheels off( wanted to do it properly 😂). Spitfires still not had tracking set up after all its recent work…. Or the horn reconnected. Seems to be running pretty well though and has benefitted from being used I’d say. Snow was fun and I wouldn’t have used it in all the salt etc if I’d had a choice but needs must! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 No more progress on the TR7 as of yet. Doesn't help I'm working away 90% of the time. But a week off at the end of the month should hopefully see a little bit of progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shynsy Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Big day this weekend.. The new V8 in my stag burst to life! We are getting there! tim 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 MOT passed on the Spitfire this morning (optional) - so on with the next set of things on the to-do list! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne S Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I'll be OK, wont I? Plenty of time left.... Progress has begun in earnest - engine rebuild commences at Easter and some panel work to the front end is underway now. You know, normal maintenance type stuff. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 That looks fine, similar to how mine was last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydP Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 As the weather was good today I thought I’d dust of the stag as it’s done next to no miles since the 2018 RBRR, all went well until the brakes went to the floor, carefully drove the rest of the way home and found that one of the rear drums was binding and had boiled the fluid!!! Popped the drum off and couldn’t find anything obvious wrong, only thing I can think is maybe the wheel cylinder is binding up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 The steed is not my problem at the moment - I need to replace my co-driver. 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I'm currently working on two fresh doors to go on mine. Getting there with them, they'll not be perfect as I'm no bodywork wizard but they'll be better than what's on there at the moment 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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