Trumper Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Just picked up a GT6 chassis with all the running gear and the engine which has a very smart SAH rocker cover with a Spitfire flip up type petrol cap as the oil cover cap.I haven't seen one before and know very little about SAH? Im unsure whether to fit it to my GT6 or sell the item. Anyone know anything about this item, the history, how rare they are, what its worth, does it have enough panache to make it a suitable addition to my own car or should i stay with the original tin cover?Im stripping the whole car and salvaging all the good bits as the body is completely shot.Thanks - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DOCTOR Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 andyif you decide to sell pm medoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Steve Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I too would be very interested if you don't work something out with the Doctor. SteveTo add, SAH was the predecessor of today's TriumphTune. Started by Syd Hurrell, who actually seemed to have a clue, they supplied the go-fast bits back in the day. Someone else will probably have more input but I recall that SAH had a rear suspension conversion for the MK 1 GT6 that became the RotoFlex of the MkII version.A SAH valve cover is a lovely bit of period history for a car that I've been seeking for quite some time. Haven't a clue as to actual value however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sold one on fleabay about 4-5 years ago. Was over the moon as it fetched about £70, and I bought it off rimmers for £15 at Stafford a week before! Doesn't happen like that anymore, that was the days when all the Triumph stuff fitted on one ebay page........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumper Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Is there any way of finding out if the engine was also tuned by SAH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 What colour is it...i know that sounds daft but i picked up an SAH head for Roger that he'd bought on ebay and it was painted a light blue ,almost wedgewood ,and the guy said that's how SAh painted them ,but then again he could have been talking out of his arris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumper Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Its painted in a crinkle finish black, although it need some tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 No ,i meant the engine and head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumper Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Sorry DougEngine has no paint left in it but i think the heads been painted yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 SAH offered a whole range of options from basic bolt on stuff to fully worked on engines so it would needsomeone in the know to look at it and see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumper Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Thanks DougAny suggestions who might be worth talking to?I don't want to sell it, strip it, or break it for salvage parts if it has some historical valueRegards - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Might be worth taking some pics of the head and post here ...see if it's been worked on SAH did there own cams as well i think ..so if you could get a no of that it would help...but that would mean some stripping ...but then someone could have just stuck an SAH rocker cover on a bog standard engine cos it looked cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumper Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 "someone could have just stuck an SAH rocker cover on a bog standard engine cos it looked cool"Yup - that also crossed my mind and its the most likely scenario but i'll get some more pics tomorrow and post them up and see if anyone knows anything moreThanks again Doug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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