npanne Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Progress has been slower than I had hoped... ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2500 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Quality work though... ;D ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npanne Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 At this rate I should be finished by the time I'm 98.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish44j Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 that is one sweet.....engine mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npanne Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 irish44j wrote:that is one sweet.....engine mount?Yep - there's no stopping me now - I've actually started on the other one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 We expect the other one to be done by Sunday! Then you can start on the gearbox mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Not much but quality work!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Are they the only bits you have so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npanne Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Nope - Got a huge great pile of rusty bits, and a very VERY small pile of shiny bits - just working through the rusty ones so that I can move them to the shiny pile.In fairness to myself, the calipers are nearly done, the new bearings, brake pads, shoes and hoses are ready, and the GT6 turrets just need a quick coat of paint. The 5.5J wheels are at the blasters (well, with a mate who has access to an industrial shot blasting cabinet), and a few other bits are coming together too. Dials are tested and ready to slot in, rad is fine, and the bonnet could go on if I could stand the colour mis-match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I've thought of doing this many, many times over the years, but always come back to the thought that a light agile 1300 is what I have and what I actually want. Then I see someone's 2L spit and the thoughts start all over again. Maybe I need 2 Spitfires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npanne Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 That is definately the way forwards - in fact, why stop at 2?I believe the correct formula for calculating the right number of Triumphs to own is:number of parking / garage spaces you have + number of friends with empty garages + 1.Or:Number of Triumphs that the wife / girlfriend /partner will allow + 1. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 build the spit with a six mounted back in the chassis. Great weight distribution plus a six. Or fit a zetec!Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llessur Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Clive, I have a 1.1 litre Fiat Uno engine going spare for your next Spit conversion if you fancy. Never raced or rallied.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Nice.....should be economical I guess.And whats this pimento red malarky......signal surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npanne Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 I wouldn't worry Clive - He'll never get round to it. I've been waiting for him to get his hard-top out of my garage for the last year or so..... and that's not a dirty euphemism before you ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llessur Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I think Neil's right. At least I've decided on red. Any type of red. If you donate the £1500 I'll promise to have it done in signal red just for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llessur Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Or possibly blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Pink? get you some attention......£1500????? should do it for a couple of hundred, just need a compressor. And a bit of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llessur Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I'm not really sure I want that much attention. Actually, I saw a GT6 last weekend in a metallic burgandy and it looked amazing.The compressor will probably be the route I end up taking. But then if you were paying then I could afford to get it done properly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llessur Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Neil, I have found these for you. Just bolt them on and claim it's all part of the restoration....http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180238730283 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarc Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Llessur wrote:Or possibly blue.Manly Magenta.....that's the colour you want!!! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish44j Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 First, I will note that TWO triumphs can fit in one side of a 2-car garage :)Second, maybe I can inspire you to speed:1 month ago - new frame primed, many parts ordered1 month later - car is sitting on three wheels (all four by tomorrow!)I have not, though, cleaned up and painted my engine mounts yet. So you have me there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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