TimW Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 First stage of the GT6 restoration that i bought as an incomplete project some time ago. https://plus.google.com/105001040730050931020/posts?hl=enDon't know if the link will work. First time i have used Google+ for video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebobby Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Worked OK for me, Bloody noisy things, sandblasters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Great stuff! :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebobby Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Do you still have any floor left ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hope you will be posting regular updates on the rebuild Tim. I have had withdrawal symptoms since your EFI thread finished, always a good read and very informative. I am also partial to the MK2 GT6, I have just purchased another. So the one I was going to restore maybe up for sale soon, I have not decided yet whether to sell or restore, depends on how much I am inspired by your thread. I do have a couple of other projects to finish first though. (think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 firebobby wrote:Do you still have any floor left ;)Passenger floor has already been replaced. Drivers side is original and has some very poor brazed repairs to the inner cill. looks like i wont be able to save the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Good luck with the rebuild Tim, I hope all goes well and that you end up with another superb example of these underrated cars.Any idea of the mods that you will implement or will she be a standard car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 timbancroft61 wrote:Good luck with the rebuild Tim, I hope all goes well and that you end up with another superb example of these underrated cars.Any idea of the mods that you will implement or will she be a standard car?Standard Tim! Wash your mouth out!!!!Plan is 2.0l flat-top piston, balanced with a TR5 cam and ali radiatorTrunionless vertical linksCV drive shaftsEFI using bespoke inlet manifold with aluminium EFI fuel tankBumberlessalloy wheelsTan interior (original colour) Valencia Blue (original colour)Hoping for 140-150 BHP and a 7000rpm rev limit :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Tim,Think long and hard about a bumperless front. I really regret having that done to mine, a bad mistake by me. Will rectify sometime and fit the rear bumpers back on.Like the spec you have chosen, totally agree about using a 2.0L lump, I agree with James Carruthers about this in that sports cars should be revvy and the GT6/Vitesse 2.0L lump is the best iteration of the Triumph six cylinder engine. I have a spare 2.0 short engine now and intend to build up a lovely free revving engine. Something to be done when funds allow.I am looking forward to seeing how you get on with it all, keep us all informed with your progress. Especially looking forward to seeing some of the trick alloy parts that you will fabricate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Tim is this going to be sold on/kept or replace the current one???Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 timbancroft61 wrote:Tim,Think long and hard about a bumperless front. I really regret having that done to mine, a bad mistake by me. Will rectify sometime and fit the rear bumpers back on.Like the spec you have chosen, totally agree about using a 2.0L lump, I agree with James Carruthers about this in that sports cars should be revvy and the GT6/Vitesse 2.0L lump is the best iteration of the Triumph six cylinder engine. I have a spare 2.0 short engine now and intend to build up a lovely free revving engine. Something to be done when funds allow.I am looking forward to seeing how you get on with it all, keep us all informed with your progress. Especially looking forward to seeing some of the trick alloy parts that you will fabricate.Hi TimAlready having the 2.5 in the Mk3 I wanted to try a 2.0L. I do like a revvy engine but I also like the 2.5 torque for the long distance events. The MK2 will be used for trackdays and autosolos. I don't have to think about the front bumper. IMHO the GT6 MK2 front bumper position is just about the worst design decision that Triumph ever made. I think it ruins a fantastic looking. Each to their own :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 2402 wrote:Tim is this going to be sold on/kept or replace the current one???Chris.Sold on ultimately. I don't need 2 GT6's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 TimSending you a PM in a few minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Tim, I have a couple of lower A post repair panels (Steelcraft) and some sill endplates surplus to requirements, also an inner rear wing panel may have some other bits available, need to sort through my spares, if you are interested. I am going to sell my GT6 as it is as I think I have enough un-finished projects to keep my going for the foreseeable future without starting another.All the bestSpider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hi SpiderYes pleaseR/H A post repair (I have 2 L/H already)I already have sill end platesInner rear wing repair needed for both sidesPM me with some cost for whatever you have and I'll either have a drive over or if your off to stoneleigh maybe we can meet there?I am also going to needDrivers floorrear drivers wing repair front and reardriver and pass outer and inner cills (have the strengtheners) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hi Tim, Have you seen on the "for sale" parts, there is a chap there selling gt6 panels!Also I can't seem to get the link working :-/ not sure if it's because I'm on my I.pad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 yes been in touch but he is in canada until 18th. best to have as many options as possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Tim. I think I've got some OEM outer sills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 1903 wrote:Tim. I think I've got some OEM outer sillsOEM sills a great help. PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcester19 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hi Tim,I wondered what had happenned to your other project. I noticed that your shell has a hole cut out for a sunroof. I still have an old section of roof if you need it- this was about the only solid part on the old shell!Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 worcester19 wrote:Hi Tim,I wondered what had happenned to your other project. I noticed that your shell has a hole cut out for a sunroof. I still have an old section of roof if you need it- this was about the only solid part on the old shell!StephenIt's a trimcraft fabric sunroof so will be staying. Thanks for the offer. Do you want the diff mounting bracket off the spare chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moore Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 339 wrote:Plan is 2.0l flat-top piston, balanced with a TR5 cam and ali radiatorTrunionless vertical linksCV drive shaftsEFI using bespoke inlet manifold with aluminium EFI fuel tankBumberlessalloy wheelsTan interior (original colour) Valencia Blue (original colour)Hoping for 140-150 BHP and a 7000rpm rev limit :)Hey hey, this is gonna be a great thread. It lacks only one thing... more pictures! I've never liked Valencia - a lot of locally assembled saloons in New Zealand were painted Valencia, and the NZ saloon paint range seemed slightly skewed compared to the UK equivalents. We could always spot a UK-assembled saloon because the colours were more attractive! NZ Valencia reminded me of my aunt's old cardigans, but maybe the UK shade will be better. Can't wait to see it, Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 More pictures soon :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Ohhh Timmmmmm 8)Even gave 'em a little clean for yaCouldn't help myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 1903 wrote: Ohhh Timmmmmm 8) Even gave 'em a little clean for yaCouldn't help myselfYou are my hero ya big polisher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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