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MKIV Spitfire restoration - Best paint colour?
MadMitch82 replied to YoungStanley's topic in Triumph Chat
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no idea on cost (probably isn't cheap) but what of this: http://www.zircotec.com/page/--performance-white/41 I have read about people using this in various magazines to reduce under bonnet temps, and being a coating, no corrosion issues.
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Ease of maintenance possibley?
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Thats a relief to know, thaought i was doing something wrong as every panel i have tried to fit needed modifying in some way. as to the door not a hundred percent sure its not been repaired (possibly badly at some point) but it does look like a mirror image of the other side.
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Any one had issues with the rear wing b post repair panels? the door apperture area seems differant to the shape of the door... will upload pics soon.
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I get all mine from James Paddocks, very helpful and resonabley priced.
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If the bids dont get much higher its almost worth it for the engine and superchargers alone. (if they work). Wouldnt like to try cornering though 😲
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is your phone\pad upside down? they auto spin images where as PCs dont.
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is your phone\pad upside down? they auto spin images where as PCs dont.
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or weld a length of angle iron in the door aperture
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or weld a length of angle iron in the door aperture
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that wrap is probably denso tape, its a grease impegnated cloth use to keep water out http://www.amazon.co.uk/Denso-Tape-50mm-Rolls-DENTAPE50MM/dp/B001OXDD6K i use it in work quite a bit for sealing old junction\terminal boxes it pretty good. as for use on rear spring i have seen a few do it on here it seems like a good idea to me.
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Looks like you got your work cut out there! I may be wrong but that looks like a US spec engine, looking at that breather valve. good luck and keep posting!
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Mk4 Spit fuse upgrades - further recommendations
MadMitch82 replied to hyperhale's topic in Electrical
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this may be a daft\stupid suggestion, but can you iron the loose carpet in situ to form it around arches etc?
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be prepared to be shocked when you take your screen out! That's what mine looked like initially, just thought it was a bit of scab, turned out to be a non existant corner 🤔 same on the other side too. + water will have got into the a post and possible eaten into that to... But look on the bright side you will know your car will be solid with no hidden nasties when you fix it! keep the pics coming 🙂
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Get yourself something like one of these: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/polycarbonate-face-screen And wear a few layers of clothing and gloves (that you dont mind getting really, REALLY dirty), youll get used to being on your back under car with grinder just watch out for kicks if wire brush snags a flange though
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have you tried these at all? http://www.groupharrington.com/en/classic-car-parts/61/triumph.html
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How do you get someone other than a dwarf or small child in one of those rear seats? Have seem pics in the past, but they dont look practical, no legs room.
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This is probably a daft question, but what is the hose on the back of the diff? PS Nice kitty 🙂
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Have you tried Holdens? http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproducts.asp?sg=2&pgCode=070&sgName=Hardware&pgName=Gauges&agCode=0613&agName=Smiths+Classic+Gauge+Spares not used them myself (not far enough along for that yet) so cant comment.
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Rimmers? http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID008128
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Hi, Check the Mags last night, its the July and August editions of Practical classics. July has a sprite on the cover and head line Midget Gem, August Has a TR7 and other assorted wedges and is head lined Wedgefest. Hope that helps. :)
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Looking good there! Nice job. Nice to see your rear repair panel fitted ok. did you have to adjust it at all? the one i am in the process of fitting is 1/2 inch short left to right, so will have to add some metal to it.
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There was a guide to overhauling diffs in the two most recent practical classic mags if your interested.