MrSpeedy

Ah, my bad. Misread lol.

I thought it was odd that you wanted one Carlton, seeing as you'd sold it

Bin it, Convert to an alternator. It'll be the best thing you ever do ;)

I've still got the original front shocks and springs off my Vitesse at home. I can measure the length in a couple of hours time

Except that you can use the 4 cylinder ford 'box on the 6 cylinder triumph engine.

Unless I've been misinformed, the gearbox I used was unaltered from when it was fitted to it's original 1.8 Ford engine ;)

When I made my conversion for my Vitesse, I used a Type9 that I was told was taken from a 1.8 petrol Sierra.
No problems with engagement on the shaft, and 4 years later, still going strong.

I did the shortening mod on the gear lever remote to clear the handbrake also.

3/8" UNF.

Mister Tee is a name i keep hearing, off of the interwebs.

Also Midland Wheel Supplys keep sleeve nuts (their proper name) for the Revolution wheels

The MX5 engine/box seems most popular. You have to be careful as most modern engines are quite a bit taller due to being overhead cam as opposed to our over head valve engines.

I did see a Spitfire at a show a couple of months ago at Earls Barton which had a very tidy conversion using the Rover 1.8 K series. I like the idea of the family blood line being retained

I always say "growing old is mandatory,  growing up is optional! "

Vitesse on a tubular manifold, 2" pipe and straight through back box

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCezqmqiuqg

Mine is offensively loud and I have no intention of changing it  :P

Lol.

They rub on full lock, but I don't ever use full lock, so as not to strain the trunnions  ;)

Other than that, there's no real clearance issues on the front and they're 7"

I have, on a previous car, 'persuaded' the front footwell/lower bulkhead with a rubber mallet to increase clearance

This is how I finished my rear arches to allow 8" wheels to fit

I just got mine off of Ebay. Cost about £20 posted iirc

I have also binned the mechanical pump (and it's long winded pipe runs) and fitted an "SU" type of pump (electronic not points) and a fuel pressure regulator set at 2.5psi. No issues at all from my Strombergs

I made my last ones out of 3mm plywood, covered with a foam 'underlay' and then a kind of velour fabric over that,  all simply fixed with contact adhesive.  Actually looked rather plush in the end.

I have a 13" steering wheel, 7" wide front wheels and it's lowered. This does not add up to light steering. Not at all!

However, I have never considered power steering, and I shall attempt a brief explanation why.

There is already a fair amount of concern over the fabled Trunnions on these cars and I'd like to be able to feel any extra/excess loading on the steering and front suspension, so as not to over stress the ageing components. To the point that I NEVER use full lock

Granted, mine is something of an extreme case, but if you fit power steering you may be tempted to load up the front end more than you would normally because you feel less (if any) resistance, and may lead to premature wear/failure of components.


Not trying to scaremonger, just my opinion  ;)

If it's anything like the difference between my original vitesse radiator and the new RS2000 Aluminium one I fitted, then it was almost twice as heavy as the Ally one

I did mine Red (I is red, not pink! lol) with silver contrasting tinwear.
Mainly cos I had a tin of red 'engine laquer' kicking about, but it breaks up an otherwise all white car (well, apart from the wheels)

When I converted my MK2 Vitesse to CV rear driveshafts, I fitted a pair of adjustable Spax dampers that I was told were off of a Spitfire/Herald.
The photo doesn't show it particularly well, but they lined up 'near enough' with the orignal chassis brackets and just bolted in place.
I have them set a bit stiffer than 'normal' and the rear of the car feels so much more 'solid' and predictable. One of the best things I ever did to it IMO

If you want to fit a swing spring on a 'Tin Top', I'd suggest trying it without the lowering block first. Or maybe a 1/2" at most

I have a 7/8" ARB on my MK2 Vitesse. Fixed spring but IRS.
Slight neg camber all round, lowered all round (1" rear, 2" front) and wide wheels/tyres.
Also fitted Rose jointed drop links.

I have found absolutely no adverse effects whatsoever, and nothing but improved and more stable handling

Thanks fellas. I like to do things a little differently ;) lol

To be honest John (no pun intended), I'm suprised how well it feels considering all the 'horror stories' surrounding the small chassis rear ends. (Unless I'm just not trying hard enough  :-/)

I guess you would say it's had 'major mods' to accomodate the wheels and tyres ;)



And a slightly long shot example of cornering. If you know Prescott, you'll know the camber change on that corner ;)