Sheepy

You can buy it cheap then, another to add to your collection!

Think it must have been yours matey, just popped out to garage to look and mine is crystal clear stamped number.

Mole 42 don't forget to do a write up about it for us!
Sounds like a nice adventure.

Who knows Mark, anything is possible by the previous owner.
Especially as it is a rally car! I will have to get him to look some more or plan a trip over to see him

Cheers
Shaun

Ha ha that's great John, I will send him that link so he can get a jar.

Yes that was the kits he was looking at, and also on James paddocks site.

He wants to service it fully so that it's correct when he sells it, (quite decent attitude) I told him where to look but he swears he can see nothing, (he is not a mechanic, but then he is also not completely stupid) perhaps I should get him to do it via video chat so I can see!

Rob I do agree with you and John about having a sweeper car, in theory
But in practice it would not work 100%, what if you have a team that have strayed off track and are making their way back via different roads than the recognised route, (or worse case broken down on some out of the way road) the sweepers can't cover all the roads.
But like you say there are contact numbers (if you have signal of course)

We had it a few times in 2014 where we was late for a control, most were still there waiting for a while,  one had shut up shop and gone, (no fault of theirs) so we continued anyway, then we heard rumour via another team who called me, that  'the renown is out of the run' (not so of course)
So if the marshal for that point or any heard that rumour, then they would not bother waiting any longer than needed if we was the last car or not.

Like John said, with modern technology now, we can just take a picture of that check point to prove you was there.

Stove paint!

I used some on an exhaust manifold, it was good stuff. (Will have a look at the make on the tin)

Quoted from Beans

We (team 57) will probably stay just across the border in Belgium, better beer and people we can understand  

Second that about the beer!

There is a B&B just down our street, (will have to check how many rooms they have) then we can have a BBQ and some beers/laughs the night before (plus any last minute car checks!

Will they be available at stonleigh?
(If any left)

My friend has a mk1 gt6 that he is preparing to sell and wants to give it a full service first.

He asked me what parts to order so I had a look and there are two types of service kits available.
One kit Up to engine number KC7905
The other From engine number KC7906
I said he needs to let me know what his engine number is, he can not find it (either he is not looking well enough or it is missing? I don't have the time for a while to go over and have a look myself
So how else can you identify what service kit to buy?

Thanks in advance
Regards
Shaun

Marcus has a nice green shagging pile in his gt6! (Actually looks very good) ????


If you get the chance (perhaps you have already been) but the triumph spares day, stonleigh in February is a good event to go to for parts, meeting up with others, and looking at owners/members cars.

Quoted from ferny

Be careful if you're going to use laminated flooring in the car  

i prefer a shagpile carpet! 😉

Quoted from Saltddirk

for the next RBRR!

10CR is next 😉

Quoted from RedRooster

Your stud extractor is easy, just knock 1/2'' extender out.

I have the same (sykes pickavant) stud extractor, and it often gets stuck on the stud like that.
Knocking out the extension does nothing, the black bit is fixed into the chrome bit so that it swivels, so when you turn it onto the stud it grips and then you can remove the stud (unless it breaks)
The way I free it off, is to put the stud in a vice, and turn the extractor the opposite direction to unlock it.

Quoted from Ellis Stokes

I wonder if he'll still be saying that when 60 Triumphs turn up!  

We both have big gardens, just bring your tents! Although that time of year it should be nice weather, you can always sleep in the stables.
Would be a great 'triumph' BBQ to set off a great atmosphere for the start. 😉

Quoted from ferny

I like its location!

Just down the road from me! (The area where you bought the beer matey) 🙂

Hi Stuart,
I used their epoxy primer on my truck, goes on well and seems to be quite durable.
But I have heard some good things about buzzweld products, so am looking into them now and Craig the owner is very honest
Cheers
Shaun

Quoted from Jonny-Jimbo

Howeverthe drills are spot on for the job, as long as you can get them centred right.

I find that if you rub along the seam with a little sand paper it will highlight the spot welds, then get a centre punch and just dot the middle of the weld, that will help centre the drill as some times they want to wander off as you start them.
Once you go through one or two (slow down as you go through the first skin or you will punch right through them all) get a thin chisel (or big flat screwdriver will also work) then slide it in between the panels, helping them prize apart. Then as you cut the next spot weld, the wing will pop apart making it less likely that you drill right through. (If that all makes sense) ????

Quoted from Jonny-Jimbo

Howeverthe drills are spot on for the job, as long as you can get them centred right.

I find that if you rub along the seam with a little sand paper it will highlight the spot welds, then get a centre punch and just dot the middle of the weld, that will help centre the drill as some times they want to wander off as you start them.
Once you go through one or two (slow down as you go through the first skin or you will punch right through them all) get a thin chisel (or big flat screwdriver will also work) then slide it in between the panels, helping them prize apart. Then as you cut the next spot weld, the wing will pop apart making it less likely that you drill right through. (If that all makes sense) ????

I use these!

I use these!

Quoted from wolfie

Despite our failure in the 2014 RBRR, using the Stag for the event has felt like taking the soft option. So for 2016 we intend to use the Standard 10. There is much to do to prepare the car for the event. The car is to be upgraded (using all Standard/Triumph parts of course) the past 12 months have been spent planning and acquiring the various parts needed. Now to start the build which will include replacing the engine with a Spitfire 1300 unit, twin carbs, all syncro gearbox and disc brake conversion at the front.
Sean

Do a thread on it Sean, I do like the standards, especially a little tweaked! 😉

Quoted from Nick Jones

Why not?  It's only Australia......  
Nick

RARR event! 😉

That cab looks the the front of an old diesel loco! 😀

Quoted from Nick Jones

Transverse leaf springs have been used in various vehicles over the years.
Nick

Fiat 126 (I had one, fun little car) 🙂