slapathy Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Err.... .buy a car. Having wanted to do it for 20 years or so, 2016 was my first RBRR, as a driver in team 15, Saffron PI. So enjoyable was the experience (mainly, although Wales was "challenging") that I have been inspired to do it in a car of my own in 2018, but what car?I've considered an early Dolomite - I learned to drive in a K reg 1850 (RJX 100K where are you now) in the mid 70s - or a Sprint, but I've had an addiction to Heralds especially Estates for 37 years which I find hard to break, and I do actually still have a 13/60 Estate, in bits. However, in the space of a week, two people, both former Vitesse owners, have said to me "I wouldn't fancy doing the RBRR in a Herald-chassis vehicle". Noise, slowness and lack of room were the reasons. Anyone care to comment about the suitability (or lack thereof) of a Herald/Vitesse for the RBRR? Maybe a Vitesse Estate would be the way forward......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Having had vitesse and heralds as daily drivers for about 20 years (until 5 years ago-ish) and then driving a Toledo, I would say the monocoque cars are far more refined. That never really bothered me for most of the stuff I was doing, but on the RBRR it makes for a more relaxed drive, especially in a team of 3.However, plenty use heralds/vitesse/spit/gt6/TR's etc so it is do-able, but the experience is down to personal choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedTaylor Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Quoted from Ridgetone Triumph That sounds like a good plan Ted, AFH. Let Andrew drive Woodie, stocked up with spares and he can follow me around 😉 Just thought - I may need Andrew myself as a co-driver unless the experience of the last one with the Vlyers was too much for him 😀MUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Having done the RBRR in a GT6 four times, a Vitesse once, and a Toledo once, I'd say get a 2500S But seriously, yes, the big saloons are way more relaxed and comfortable and really do lend themselves to the team-of-three approach. Stags are also quite good for that. The Toledo sucked - although it was, admittedly, not running at its best, it was hopelessly under-powered for three-up on the hilly bits and not all that much more comfortable than the small chassis cars. The Vitesse, in particular, was a very easy drive, even though we were a team of two (it's a convertible, not a saloon). If I were to tackle it in a Herald Estate, I'd want to have the spec we never got Henrietta to - 1500 engine, 3.63 diff, overdrive, well maintained and reliable (H had the first two).That said, my dad took us on a family holiday in Scotland when I was little, driving all the way up himself, nearly in one slog, in a standard 1200 Estate. Us three boys slept in the back 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Done it 5 times in a GT6, no problem in using those, in fact brilliant little cars to use.Saloons are a great car to take part in, almost too easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve28 Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Ive only used dolomite/toledo bodied cars 1500/1360 no problem, might use the sprint next time or a 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAC567X Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Not sure which order these go in:Find passport (for Scottish section).Save up enough money for fuel, etc.Find a co-driver or offer my skills and experience.Get back into the habit of driving 1,300 miles in 21 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Keys Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I may gives one Stag a wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandar Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Finally finished the winter rebuild of the spare engine, a 1500 dm####ess, to go into the RMB Gentry.Bearings, seals, timing chain kit, rockers, pushrods head rebuilt, all sorts etc etc.Out with the kaput 1296 in with the recon. More than happy with test runs to setup rebuilt carburetor carburation and choose best curve.Having advice from 123 in Netherlands and a long time owner who uses a similar engine/123 setup i ended up with Curve C, SU needle AAB and the vacuum moved off ported to manifold.First 100 mile oil change post rebuild removed bits cleaning failed to remove during rebuild.I will decide over the next few weeks test drives whether to fit an oil cooler kit as airflow to the sump in these cars is rather restricted.Then hopefully we will be allowed another attempt.Regarding the kaput 1296, head gasket and rings had failed along with the exhaust/inlet manifold.Exhaust valve seats do not look to healthy either so a full rebuild required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Alek,Bloomin' well hope that you enter!See you in October 2018!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Well quite clearly HOE was not interested in doing 2016 and FRanK will be sold by then so it looks as though it could be a first outing on the RBRR for JO the mk1M.Lots to do before then and a bottom end rebuild on my sister Elaine Cartwright's 1500HL Dolomite GranDaD too.Must start prep earlier this time, don't want to sit it out again like 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Contrary to my previous post FRanK has not been sold, Amanda didn't want me to (neither did I really). Looks like it will be first time around in a mk1 though, as now JO the mk1M is ripping up the tarmac I will have to take it round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Moss is still in pieces, but the TR has new front suspension and is going quite well at the moment. Just the bloomin heater to look at as it will not go on to cold. When I'm off might have to stick my head under the dash, hopefully it will a cable fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Hmmm.... Overdrive is fitted... its not broke so enjoying at the moment. Might change main bearings for oil pressure when hot issues. Need Greenstuff pads for coming off Dartmoor my cheapo pads smelt a bit by the time we reached the bottom, apparently according to the driver there wasn't a lot left in the braking abilities too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy5 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 New front suspension for the Stag sat in the garage ready to fit. Want to enjoy this weather before replacing it all. [ it will take me a while to fit it ]Still want to fit new ignition parts, then bag and keep all the parts as they are working fine. Strombergs have never been overhauled that can be a winter job.I had planned to get this all done by Easter this year, but work and life in general have taken up most of my time so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Herald 4 pot which took us around in 2016 is going to develop 2 more for a Vitesse 6 engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNJ1N Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 The 1966 Mk1 m o/d is probably good to go right now . It's completely standard mechanically but i will probably fit the Recaro seats and inertia seat belts for a bit more long distance comfort and safety.I'll also fit a rear belt as we will,in all probability, be running a three man crew cheers, Laurence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimEB Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Well, the engine and gearbox are back in the PI and I'm almost up to a thousand miles... Lots more to do on the drivetrain, with vibes at 60mph (prop/diff nosepiece) and then at higher speeds (possible tired hub/UJs)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Toby now has clutch hydraulics. I don't yet know whether the driven plate has stuck in the <mumble> years since I assembled it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Any chance we can do it this year as the TR is ready now....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shynsy Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Hi chaps,Managed to buy a hardtop for the TR6.. has a webasto sunroof so hoping it'll be the best of both worlds..Stripped it down and its off for resprayTim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Think my to do list looks something like this,Check levelsCheck tyresWashClean windowsFill with fuel 😎 Seriously though I'm going to look at getting the seats overhauled, doesn't have to be done but will make it a little more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgetone Triumph Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Looks like a steering rack refurb now. the one I fitted new seals on in my dusty old shed has finally succumbed to the dusty assembly conditions after 16,000mls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 My 2018 car needs.Holes welding,Suspension rebuilds,Engine stripped rebuiltHead Skimmed and UL Valves and seatsGearbox rebuilt with OD Main shaft, Spare OD stripped rebuilt,New Brake linesCarbs Stripped and rebuiltWipers stripped rebuiltRelays fitted for lighting.Apart from that good to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Perry Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 The list for Molly the Tolly is currently over two pages.Engine Replacement oil pump and/or PRV and/or warning light switch to cure the apparent low pressure when warmRecon unleaded high-compression headPair of HS2Spit III camDolomite Club stainless extractor exhaust manifold and new mid- and back sectionsRolling-road tuneRepair to leaking radiatorGearboxLots of prayersPossibly overdrive - if I can sell both daughtersBrakesReplacement of servo with one that worksElectricsFitment of spotlights, fog-light, reversing lightsFitment of relays in headlamp circuit to protect column stalk from burnoutBodyworkFitment of MGF seatsFitment of new fascia with rev-counter as well as normal clusterReplacement of N/S front wing, repair of rust in O/S front wing and front panel, headlamp mounting panelsOtherBribery/blackmail of mates to sign up to do the RunApart from that, it's all good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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