I found this car around a year ago in a abandoned building in Rochester NY along with many others, this place was presumably a chop shop. All I can find on this car (and correct me if I’m wrong) but it’s a triumph gt6 I am specifically looking for the race it was used in and who may have driven it. if it was at all apart of races. If any great minds can help out it would be much appreciated.
Back with my $400 spitfire! We pulled the engine and got a piston out but can't get the cam out or 2,3, and 4. I'm looking to sleeve the engine since there's no direct replacements anywhere near me or are in a similar condition and, I might have the shop remove the other stuck pistons. (I broke #2 because it was cracked anyway and I didn't realize I broke through)
So far aside from the electric, engine, rust repair everything is going well and I still haven't spent a dime!
(Note this is a learning project so engine swaps are considered as long as they directly bolt to the stock transmission. Non stock engines will be replaced apon finding a stock replacement/ repaired original)
Wanted to share a photo with the hood closed haha
Trying to help out my father with his tr4a, he was having some ignition issues so he ordered a new voltage regulator and had me bolt it in and connect it. After installation the car has zero power when the key is turned on now, I’ve verified all the connections are correct and I have polarized the regulator correctly (I think), and I’m just looking at what I should be looking at next?
“Dad! Dad!I’ve got to get to Poole Station. Can you take me?” says youngest.
“What time do you need to be there?”
“Half two”
“We’d need to leave 3 minutes ago. And mum’s got the car.”
“Galahad!” says youngest and off we go!
And so, 35 minutes later, a train is caught (just). Keeping up with modern traffic indeed!
Hey @StubHub…you ruined my 60th birthday gift from my husband.
You told me to return my Morgan Wallen tickets under your “FanProtect” Guarantee and promised comparable seats. It took 5 phone calls and 4 emails to get replacements.
After driving 2 hours, paying for a hotel, and arriving at the concert, my yreplacement seats were behind the stage. We couldn’t see the show and left early.
Your solution? A 20% off coupon (excluding fees) and the advice to “call us during the concert” if it happens again.
Why would I ever use StubHub again? #StubHub #FanProtect #MorganWallen.
She might not be the most desirable triumph but you can’t beat a spin down the backroads in a soft top
My Spitfire4 and my partner’s TR4a, out together in the sunshine.
Why wasn’t the Triumph 2000 more popular in the USA? With thousands of TRs and Spitfires sold to US drivers, the brand was popular enough.
Popped in for fuel and found myself adjacent to a car of a different era.
This is the progress after 2 weeks on the flooded spitfire 1500 (78)! Flooded in hurricane Ian and yet I'll still revive it!
Currently I have done a full brake cleaning, (old hardware was still good!) and now we're working on getting the engine to a machine shop!
Honestly the worst bit of this car is the sand, its corse, rough, irritating and it gets EVERYWHERE! (Thats what's in #2)
Trying something new. Always liked the look of stone guards for headlights. Bought a pair from Moss and threw them on.
I replaced my clutch master cylinder a few years ago with an OEM replacement from Moss Motors. If I remember correctly it was about $60. Fast forward a couple of years and I now have hydraulic fluid leaking off of my clutch pedal onto my rubber floor mats, thankfully not the carpet and/or floor pans.
Has anyone upgraded the clutch master cylinder to the TRW brand that Spitbits sales, or does anyone have a better option? Not afraid to spend the extra money if the component has better longevity.