yorkshire_spam Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Got some decent quality manifold nuts from DMG and some decent heavy duty spring washers from a local supplier (Danlet/ https://www.bolts.co.uk/) and fitted the manifolds on the Spitfire. So much better than the scabby objects previously used. Also replaced the re-used nyloc on the track-rod-end with a new one when they arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 What have I done recently to the Triumph? Well Wednesday morning took it out for its first outing of the year, it took a little longer to start than usual - it was a cold and frosty morning. Drove it the 3 Kms to my local garage and left it for him to look at the rear brakes. One sticks from time to time. I await his diagnostic. OK, so I wimped out, my reason being I have health problems which make working under the car difficult plus the car gets to sit in a nice garage for a while. Mind you I have done the difficult work of checking out stocks of the likely parts to be replaced from suppliers in France and will order any needed. The parking area at home does look a bit empty without it 😵 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 19/01/2023 at 21:59, thescrapman said: I want Cactus leather, though leather cloth will do as a compromise. Saw some beautiful cactus leather at the NEC resto show last year very tempted - but going to see a local upholsterer to see what they have available leather may be a little out of my budget at present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 19/01/2023 at 20:00, iani said: Have you found a source for cactus vinyl Wendy? Not yet going to look local around local trimmers during spring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Wendy Dawes said: Not yet going to look local around local trimmers during spring It could be worth trying Woolies. https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 2.5 PI Mk2 Saloon - fitted the newly trimmed Alfa seats, I'm really pleased with the colour match to the chestnut interior. 2000 Mk1 Estate - ran an additional power feed to the passenger footwell, fitted an oil pressure gauge, a voltmeter and a tachometer, they don't add any power but I do like instrumentation. I also used my new pressure washer for the first time and gave these two cars a good underbody wash, hoping to do the GT6 & TR6 tomorrow. Edited January 21, 2023 by iani 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Finally fitted Tessa's headlight surrounds. In keeping with just about every other part of her, they're not a terribly good fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, RobPearce said: In keeping with just about every other part of her, they're not a terribly good fit. Factory standard then. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 5 hours ago, iani said: 2.5 PI Mk2 Saloon - fitted the newly trimmed Alfa seats, I'm really pleased with the colour match to the chocolate interior. 2000 Mk1 Estate - ran an additional power feed to the passenger footwell, fitted an oil pressure gauge, a voltmeter and a tachometer, they don't add any power but I do like instrumentation. I also used my new pressure washer for the first time and gave these two cars a good underbody wash, hoping to do the GT6 & TR6 tomorrow. Which Alfa are they from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 34 minutes ago, Wendy Dawes said: Which Alfa are they from Alfa 156 Wendy, they're a common mod for 2000/2500, especially as James Shackford sells a conversion bracket set which makes fitting them straightforward 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 2000 Mk1 Estate - It was -5C this morning, took an age to defrost the car, hopefully fitting a heated rear screen next weekend will help, new seals are needed all round as the ice on the inside is harder to shift. I didn't fancy driving far today in case salt had been put down, not seen much this year though, I think the council can't afford it. I used the time to fit a Hazard relay, switch & warning light, very straightforward on this car, the indicator wiring even had a spare slot for the bullets from the switch. I need to work out where to mount the switch now, not keen on making holes in the trim. 2.5 PI Saloon - cover removed, car & cover dried off, cover replaced, battery on charge, gave the car a good clean, including the engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 A really "productive" time in the garage, spending an hour looking for the part that fell off the work bench and somehow ended up in a box of parts even though I saw it hit the floor. FSCKING thing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, yorkshire_spam said: A really "productive" time in the garage, spending an hour looking for the part that fell off the work bench and somehow ended up in a box of parts even though I saw it hit the floor. FSCKING thing. Darren and myself both been there - done that and lost our tempers but nearly always ‘triumphed’ in the end 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Bit quiet this last week: Mk1 2000 Estate - Fitted new radiator, previous one was 2/3 blocked up, spitting out coolant on a long run, no signs of overheating though. I also fitted one of Lloyd's new tailgate hinge covers, unfortunately I can't quite get the headlining to tuck under properly. I also can't get the rear roof light to work, no current so wiring issue somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Added 15inch alloys to the Tr7. They tend to suit the car better than 13inch. The oil pump seals had been weeping so those have been replaced to. Word of warning to 7 owners check behind the transfer cover as the port of mine was sludged up restricting oil flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Started reassembly …. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) Get the ARB droplinks with rose joints. Wolfitt Racing products for Triumph and TVR sportscars Edited February 1, 2023 by Matt306 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 24 minutes ago, Alex said: Started reassembly …. Looking very smart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 15 hours ago, Matt306 said: Get the ARB droplinks with rose joints. Wolfitt Racing products for Triumph and TVR sportscars Thanks , A group of triumph friends discussed these and it was decided that original was best. I’ve also spent more than enough….. further spending needs to slip under the management radar 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Found more rust in "mot fail" places on the Spitfire, very disappointing as I was starting to think it was ready to go back on the road. The process of cutting it out and replacing with good metal has begun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 4 hours ago, yorkshire_spam said: Found more rust in "mot fail" places on the Spitfire, very disappointing as I was starting to think it was ready to go back on the road. The process of cutting it out and replacing with good metal has begun. 😟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 02/02/2023 at 14:08, yorkshire_spam said: Found more rust in "mot fail" places on the Spitfire, very disappointing as I was starting to think it was ready to go back on the road. The process of cutting it out and replacing with good metal has begun. Got one of the (more complicated) patches made, fitted and welded in yesterday, slow going but at least it's progress. Also tidied the garage a bit AND stripped my impact driver down to fit the rebuild kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVD3500 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 I got a message from the body shop guy... He has fixed the rear fender/wing and has taken the hood/bonnet and trunk/boot lid off! He has also "divorced" the body from the chassis... I knew he wanted to get started but this kind of surprised me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 New anchors for the TR7. Got the kit from Race and Rally Design needed some fettling though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 02/02/2023 at 13:20, Alex said: Thanks , A group of triumph friends discussed these and it was decided that original was best. I’ve also spent more than enough….. further spending needs to slip under the management radar 😂 Alex, I have some std drop links if you want them..foc. Will have them at Stoneleigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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