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Lovely colour too - what is it please? (Looks like VW-Porsche 60601 Signal Orange L20E)

On 27/10/2013 at 12:35, Beans said:

Looks like I am going to start another restoration in the not to far future  /static/blahsmilies/roll.png
So a few more pictures from the car. And this time also some of the bits that are not so good ...

Signs of previous repairs to the lower front wings ...


Standard rust patch where inner wing and front bulkhead meet ...


Butchered boot area, missing the spare wheel well ...


Fairly decent interior considering it's 37 years old ...


Engine bay ...


And the shell that I am very much tempted to use for the restoration ...


But first I'll get these refurbished for the DHC ...

Love the wheels 👍🏻👍🏻

2 minutes ago, Velocita Rosso said:

All seems very quiet re `24....generally by now its a buzz of excitement.

Oh I’m VERY excited !!! Get the car back from Moordale on Tuesday following some paint, prep for Castle Coombe track day on 1st May with TR Register, then prep work for the summer and the event of the year, the 10CR … I’ll try not to break my ribs, puncture my lung and have to miss it this time 😂🫣

If anyone is interested, I have a fully balanced & ported 1300 engine with big valve head, fast road cams, upgraded followers and springs running on twin SUs runs very strong, ready to go, collection North London …

On 29/03/2024 at 12:34, frenchiemk2 said:

Hi, 

What i learnt is here in France government chose yellow light because it's easier to see on snowy landscape (yes... no comment).

Well as main laws are not retroactive, you are allowed to still use yellow beams even now and no one will check the conformity/model.

I had 3 Scirocco Mk1 having 4 yellow tinted beams...

All i want, is to make an easy old looking car, reminding sports cars of the 70'S on meetings (Wheels, exhaust, spoiler, beams and bumpers off))

 

The French govt were right … it does !!

I’ve got a pair I don’t use (I have a set of continental units off my Landy I swap over when I go) … if you are still interested I’ll  dig them out and see if they are still serviceable 👍🏻

Living in suburban London I think that's simply fabulous!!
 

Set up a remote camera and watch them develop u til they fly the nest (of course the parents will probably be back for a second clutch later in the year !!

Sorry, this may seem silly, but if you think it’s big ends, why not pull the sump off and check before you take off the head?

1425 it is then - see you there !!

I was more thinking unofficially in small groups scheduling to arrive at Dover for approx similar crossings at various times the day prior to the start (if that makes sense)…

2 hours ago, Velocita Rosso said:

The `en masse` ferry meet ups have died a death since the `continental start` began. it was a treat to see the ferry filled with Triumphs. Now, its a case of boarding whenever is more convenient.  

Maybe we resurrect them ?

On 22/03/2024 at 14:08, Tim Hunt said:

The New South Wales branch of the Triumph Sports Owners Association organised a highly successful weekend celebration of Triumph's hundred year anniversary at Bathurst in March last year. This included a display of 120 various Triumph models on the main street and over 100 cars taking part in a parade lap of the Mount Panorama Circuit. The Club designed and commissioned a commemorative grille badge (as pictured). This is a very nice quality chrome plated cast metal badge measuring 100mm wide by 86mm deep and 3mm in thickness with a weight of 125grams. Two bosses on the back of the badge are tapped to accept M4 set screws. 

These badges were sourced from the far east at a very competitive price and an initial quantity of 50 was ordered and supplied to TSOA members at cost. Buckeye Triumphs in the US also ordered 50 and I understand that they are about to order a further 100 while the TSOA NSW are ordering 50 more.  

The badges come with two 25mm lengths of 4mm studding and two nuts. To fit most grilles one would probably need to source two longer M4 set screws. 

I badgered the former TSOA President to sell me his badge and it will soon be gracing my 4A grille. 

If we were to piggy back an order for, say, 50 badges the price to CT members would be around £18 to £20 a badge including postage. 

I would like to know what interest there might be at this level so could anyone who would be keen to purchase a badge please let me know, ideally by PM on here.

Tim  

 

Hi Tim, I would take one, let me know if you need payment 👍🏻

I always find a gentle tap with a hammer and punch works a treat…

Blimey I’ve not even looked at it yet!!!

And Dave for the decade after that 😂

Not sure I’d want my Aladdin’s cave plastered all over C4 for the next few years…

On 06/03/2024 at 13:49, PhilDav said:

Don't take it to bits... it is full time job and too much money to rebuild... save yourself money and buy a porsche 😀

They rust too … just finished a 19 year rebuild on mine …

I must admit that I havent even looked at it yet !!!

18 hours ago, mlove52 said:

I have a GT6 project car that I am trying to get running… Does anyone know if it is possible to tell from the engine number whether it has a recessed head or not? Engine number is KE1019HE.

i know that the changeover occurred in August 1971, but that doesn’t really help as my car was first registered that month. I guess on balance of probability it is probably the non-recessed type but I’d rather know for sure if possible. Hoping not to have to take the head off just yet but you never know!

After all these years it could have any number of heads on it, personally I would pop it off and take a look…

On 14/07/2023 at 18:21, Rosbif said:

That's why I have several spare spares . . . .

And I thought it was just me 😆

Hi Wesley

What price are you looking for please?

Thanks 

Paul

Amy is right, re-bore the block, liners are not a great solution…

Large cast iron vice …

It was Wendy & a HUGE thank you to the organisers for their hard work too 👍🏻

Hi Everyone

Looking forward to a great weekend - see you all tomorrow !! (Well most of you anyways 😄)

Br

Paul