Tim Bancroft Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 Ian, nice estate...what plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 21 minutes ago, Tim Bancroft said: Ian, nice estate...what plans? A good question Tim, still formulating ideas but... I have a 2.5 head being reconditioned right now (warranty work & it will be spare) I have a set of CP PI kit on the shelf There were no PFL Mk1 PI Estates made....hmm.. would make a nice car if I can get a short motor reasonably priced I have a set of black powder coated TR6 wheels coming in Feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 Triumph did make some Mk1 Pi Estates, Richard Brake owns one....extremely rare car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Tim Bancroft said: Triumph did make some Mk1 Pi Estates, Richard Brake owns one....extremely rare car. They were all facelift models Tim, post Oct ‘66, mine is the earlier type with white dials & no bumper rubbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 While my Spitfire is off the road for the winter I store the Christmas Turkey🦃 in the boot until needed. Rodent proof and eases the seasonal pressure on the fridge. 😀😀😀🎄🎄🎄 Merry Christmas everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Kevin R said: Rodent proof Having found a dead mouse half way out of one of the sill drain holes on my Spitfire, I don't consider any part of a Triumph to be rodent-proof. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy916 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Iani looking at your post Dec 09 could you please send me details of your front suspension set up, I would like to change mine to be able to adjust the camber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 20 hours ago, Guppy916 said: Iani looking at your post Dec 09 could you please send me details of your front suspension set up, I would like to change mine to be able to adjust the camber The parts are from Canley Classics, trunnionless uprights and adjustable upper wishbones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) GT6: Still running in (ish) haven't ventured beyond 4k yet and only there briefly, 600 miles on this lump now, might retorque head before rolling road session on 10/01, want to check tappets again anyway. TR6: Took it to Brackley on 27th, voltage was reading low, it has an A127 alternator and, when checking output voltages I accidentally shorted an unused terminal to its casing, voltage normalised and continues to read as it should, I will carry a spare for now. 2.5 PI Saloon: The new windscreen seal has had a thorough test in the last week with all the rain, I'm pleased to report a dry footwell, thanks James Godfrey-Dunne for swapping the seal. I have fitted LED headlights today, a big improvement over the halogens, that said, the latter will be reused in the Estate. 2000 Estate: Nothing done on the car per se, the new parts collection is growing here however, I'm itching to get going and have it back on the road, hopefully a couple more weeks should see it coming home. Edited December 30, 2022 by iani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Finally got round to putting some paint (colour coat) on Tessa's headlight surrounds. Then today I took Toby's gearbox cover out to check the oil level (which I suspect is empty) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy916 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) Iani many thanks and Happy New Year Iani I am looking for a near side parcel shelf for a 1977 2500 TC, have you any ideas were i can find one from thanks. Edited January 3, 2023 by Guppy916 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Guppy916 said: Iani many thanks and Happy New Year Iani I am looking for a near side parcel shelf for a 1977 2500 TC, have you any ideas were i can find one from thanks. These aren't great but if you're stuck - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115660065338?hash=item1aede08a3a:g:gD8AAOSwtZFireRq&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoCahXj4fUqfAtNMIZPWGGcQ1sRYM420uHaXGM3FdugWxYNzZb4BHt4hsM%2FK8fMZ7jChqAhltg%2BVzuGpIt77raj97YcptcQ2wIcD2QnPJ4Mo19JMLiY4ZnBmQqBjMfwB0SojcvGDHgNrw1L4GSdaJ0I2cref36GbxC17LHFeCuT2AUuh1lgl5f2l1nM5CJ%2BUOh3IFcIlKKNOcKeAiHXoq%2ByA%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7iZjJOvYQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy916 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Thanks Iani iv'e seen those, Iani can you please send me some photos of your glove boxes both sides please, i'm searching these parts for a friend over sea's, it will give me some idea as to what i'm looking for, many thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Quote What have you done recently? Not a sodding thing. 😞 between health issues, illness, family and Christmas I haven't done anything in the garage in weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy916 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 wellcome to the "done bugger all" club chap, i've look at mine a few times thought about oil change, it will wait till the weather warms up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Guppy916 said: wellcome to the "done bugger all" club chap I might qualify then, as all I've done since early December is talk to the local garage man about having the rear brakes checked out this month, looked at my usual French suppliers for likely parts that might need replacing. Tomorrow I 'plan' to go round and agree a date to take the car in, but tomorrow is another day . . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 7 hours ago, yorkshire_spam said: Not a sodding thing. 😞 between health issues, illness, family and Christmas I haven't done anything in the garage in weeks. 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Same here, have started her up a few times to keep her pipes open but that’s about it been to darn cold and wet 🤷🏻♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Guppy916 said: Thanks Iani iv'e seen those, Iani can you please send me some photos of your glove boxes both sides please, i'm searching these parts for a friend over sea's, it will give me some idea as to what i'm looking for, many thanks Just seen this, PM me your email address and I'll send some tomorrow Edited January 5, 2023 by iani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Just a few small jobs:- Rewired and repaired ignition Modified electric fans so blades turning with correct edge foreward Fitted automatic daytime running light Rewire electric pump with inertia switch General tidyup of wiring behind dashboard, fit electronic flashers LED dash lighting Replace never used radio with much needed DIN storage unit Repair and repaint all plastic trim. Remove false wood effect. Complete recolouring faded original carpet. Sort out warning lights low coolant/low oil pressure/low fuel. That's all for this month ,😃 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 TR6: In garage, for sale, see my ad on this site 😃 GT6 Mk1: Going for DCOE setup session on rolling road on the 10th, will check car over this weekend. Have found a NOS brake master cylinder, currently have TRW fitted and, after a few issues with that make, I'd like to replace it. 2.5 Mk2 PI: Brakes have been changed to Stag spec' all round, along with Stag M/cyl & servo, suspension has been stiffened up a little, had been using standard spec' parts, now on stiffer springs, KYB dampers & roller top mounts. The wallowing I had been experiencing has been drastically reduced but the ride is still very comfortable, a good balance. 2000 Mk1 Estate: The brakes & suspension on this car were past their sell-by date, the parts removed from my PI above have been fitted to the Estate. The saloon springs might well prove too soft for the rear, however, they were almost an inch higher uncompressed and I can't see me moving too many heavy loads in this car. I replaced the dynamo with an alternator, bypassed the regulator, converted the elec ignition from a pos earth unit to negative earth, fitted a new washer bottle strap, new radiator cap, few hoses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Last of the parts stripped off the spare Spitfire chassis - now to decide whether to have it shot blasted and see about getting it 100% OR assess whether it's a bit far gone for what I want. Repairs to the chassis on the Spitfire itself painted and now ready (finally!) to reassemble everything. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bunney Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Evening all, painting and sorting the interior floorpan and sorting out the carpet out as the old one is knackered and damp. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Today I put some oil in Toby's gearbox (it was, indeed, quite low) then went underneath to see if I could spot a leak. Nothing obvious on the gearbox, but the sump is missing two bolts. Unsurprisingly, it's the two that screw into the rear oil seal housing, and the alloy threads are completely stripped. I've got plenty of 5/16" UNF helicoils but from a brief inspection it looks like at very least a sump off job and quite possibly an engine out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 37 minutes ago, RobPearce said: Today I put some oil in Toby's gearbox (it was, indeed, quite low) then went underneath to see if I could spot a leak. Nothing obvious on the gearbox, but the sump is missing two bolts. Unsurprisingly, it's the two that screw into the rear oil seal housing, and the alloy threads are completely stripped. I've got plenty of 5/16" UNF helicoils but from a brief inspection it looks like at very least a sump off job and quite possibly an engine out. I have a "sumpy" oil leak on the Spit 1500... I'm just hoping it's not something similar or the crank rear seal. 😞 I removed the sump straightened the flange fitted a new gasket and was careful torquing the bolts. Time will tell if I still need engine out to sort it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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