What a car
kris
05-15-2001, 12:59 AM
Now this is one nice car.
Chris
05-31-2001, 10:17 AM
Not very fast though. Decent enough around corners. Today, you can get them in convertible form really cheap, and they are very fun to drive.
Heres a Mk.II
http://209.132.49.149/images-large/1964_triumph_tr4-1.jpg
A MK I
http://209.132.49.149/images-large/1963_triumph_spitfire_4_mk_i-1.jpg
I know there is a Mk. III and IV. I have a pic I will scan next weekend.
Heres a Mk.II
http://209.132.49.149/images-large/1964_triumph_tr4-1.jpg
A MK I
http://209.132.49.149/images-large/1963_triumph_spitfire_4_mk_i-1.jpg
I know there is a Mk. III and IV. I have a pic I will scan next weekend.
enzo@af
05-31-2001, 03:32 PM
Yeah, Triumphs are great.
DVSNCYNIKL
05-31-2001, 03:35 PM
Triumphs, aren't they made in or were made in England or something like that?
Chris
05-31-2001, 03:39 PM
English all the way! So you get the charms and reliability.:licker:
Moppie
06-17-2001, 08:18 AM
Originally posted by Chris
English all the way! So you get the charms and reliability.:licker:
Isnt that an oxymoron when talking about british cars?
and the top pic above is a TR2 :rolleyes:
Triumphs were also assmebled in New Zealand (in an old wool shed that then became the Honda factory, before Honda bought part of what was left of BL), Australia and South Africa. :cool:
English all the way! So you get the charms and reliability.:licker:
Isnt that an oxymoron when talking about british cars?
and the top pic above is a TR2 :rolleyes:
Triumphs were also assmebled in New Zealand (in an old wool shed that then became the Honda factory, before Honda bought part of what was left of BL), Australia and South Africa. :cool:
Chris
06-18-2001, 08:53 AM
The spitfire I want is the Mk. III. Supercars.net said this was a spitfire, and I dont know what those cars really looked like (not enough to differentiate them, anyway)
Reliability and Old English Roadster is indeed an oxymoron. But they are neat.
Just picture it: You are driving down a hill on a two lane road, with lots of traffic coming both ways. There is a semi ahead, and you're catching up quite quickly. So you go to press the brakes, only to realize that THEY'RE NOT THERE!! AHHHH! Oh hoo hoo hoo, what fun. Whenever you arrive, you'll be treated like a conquering hero. You dont get that in a Miata.:D
Reliability and Old English Roadster is indeed an oxymoron. But they are neat.
Just picture it: You are driving down a hill on a two lane road, with lots of traffic coming both ways. There is a semi ahead, and you're catching up quite quickly. So you go to press the brakes, only to realize that THEY'RE NOT THERE!! AHHHH! Oh hoo hoo hoo, what fun. Whenever you arrive, you'll be treated like a conquering hero. You dont get that in a Miata.:D
primera man
06-18-2001, 03:32 PM
Originally posted by Moppie
Triumphs were also assmebled in New Zealand (in an old wool shed that then became the Honda factory,
That i find hard to beleive !!!!
:eek: :eek:
If true where about was it ?...it would make for intresting reading.
Triumphs were also assmebled in New Zealand (in an old wool shed that then became the Honda factory,
That i find hard to beleive !!!!
:eek: :eek:
If true where about was it ?...it would make for intresting reading.
Chris
06-19-2001, 09:10 AM
They used to make Rolls-Royces in Springfield.
Moppie
06-30-2001, 04:22 AM
Originally posted by primera man
That i find hard to beleive !!!!
:eek: :eek:
If true where about was it ?...it would make for intresting reading.
LOL, Triumph bought some land of a farmer in Nelson with the intention of assemblying Triumphs here for the NZ market. The land they purchased had a wool shed on it, and the legend is (iv heard this from someone who worked there in the 70s) that the wool shed was never knocked down, but got intergrated into the structure of the new car plant. Honda aquired the plant in the early 80s and used to assembly cars untill I think the late 80s, may be early 90s. The plant should still be there. Last I heard Honda were planning on refurbishing imports there, same as Toyota does with the signature class cars at Thames.
:cool:
That i find hard to beleive !!!!
:eek: :eek:
If true where about was it ?...it would make for intresting reading.
LOL, Triumph bought some land of a farmer in Nelson with the intention of assemblying Triumphs here for the NZ market. The land they purchased had a wool shed on it, and the legend is (iv heard this from someone who worked there in the 70s) that the wool shed was never knocked down, but got intergrated into the structure of the new car plant. Honda aquired the plant in the early 80s and used to assembly cars untill I think the late 80s, may be early 90s. The plant should still be there. Last I heard Honda were planning on refurbishing imports there, same as Toyota does with the signature class cars at Thames.
:cool:
primera man
06-30-2001, 05:19 AM
WOW...Thanks for the answer...just seems a laugh thinking about it :D :D
S Brake
06-30-2001, 09:32 PM
I drove a Triumph once, i don't remember what kind it was, but it was a 4 spd convertible and it was red, man i could chirp the tires going into every gear. those were the days.
Chris
07-14-2001, 11:59 AM
That could be any triumph (probably a TR6, though)
Thunda Downunda
08-28-2001, 08:16 AM
Moppie, if you're referring to the pale blue Trumpy above (rego 8573 etc) .. isn't that a TR4 or TR5, not a TR2?
Moppie
08-28-2001, 08:32 AM
Originally posted by Thunda Downunda
Moppie, if you're referring to the pale blue Trumpy above (rego 8573 etc) .. isn't that a TR4 or TR5, not a TR2?
You know your absolutly right.
My bad.
The TR2 had a more 30s style to it, with sweeping frount gaurds, almost like a more refined MG TF. (uggghhhhhhhh MG, ugghhhhhhhhhhhh)
While the TR4 was the First of the Micholoti designed cars, and for the time was very modern.
Since that car in the pic has a bulge on the right side of the bonnet to fit the Carbs Im going to say its now a TR4. :D
well Spotted Thunda.
Moppie, if you're referring to the pale blue Trumpy above (rego 8573 etc) .. isn't that a TR4 or TR5, not a TR2?
You know your absolutly right.
My bad.
The TR2 had a more 30s style to it, with sweeping frount gaurds, almost like a more refined MG TF. (uggghhhhhhhh MG, ugghhhhhhhhhhhh)
While the TR4 was the First of the Micholoti designed cars, and for the time was very modern.
Since that car in the pic has a bulge on the right side of the bonnet to fit the Carbs Im going to say its now a TR4. :D
well Spotted Thunda.
Thunda Downunda
08-28-2001, 08:58 AM
Cheers!
The TR1, 2 & those very pretty TR3s are easy to spot with their appealing cut-down doors.
To my mind, comparing Triumph sports cars to equivalent MGs was like comparing the Rolling Stones to the Beatles, the Trumpys were always rortier, meaner, even nastier if you get my drift.
Of note, I thought the restyle done by Michelotti from TR5 to TR6 was one of the most effective facelifts ever, transforming a 'traditional' sportster into one of the snazziest 70s-style cars around.
Of small interest, as you're a Kiwi, a chap near me with a TR7 has converted his to Holden 308 (Commodore) engine, g'box, diff etc, even integrating VK (1985) Commodore tail lights, bumper too. Sounds strange, but beautifully done and seems to both suit and improve the car. And yes, it goes like stink :eek:
The TR1, 2 & those very pretty TR3s are easy to spot with their appealing cut-down doors.
To my mind, comparing Triumph sports cars to equivalent MGs was like comparing the Rolling Stones to the Beatles, the Trumpys were always rortier, meaner, even nastier if you get my drift.
Of note, I thought the restyle done by Michelotti from TR5 to TR6 was one of the most effective facelifts ever, transforming a 'traditional' sportster into one of the snazziest 70s-style cars around.
Of small interest, as you're a Kiwi, a chap near me with a TR7 has converted his to Holden 308 (Commodore) engine, g'box, diff etc, even integrating VK (1985) Commodore tail lights, bumper too. Sounds strange, but beautifully done and seems to both suit and improve the car. And yes, it goes like stink :eek:
Hudson
08-28-2001, 11:13 AM
As a person on the MG side of many an MG/Triumph debate, I could put up quite a fight over this...but I won't.
I agree that the TR6 redesign was one of the best refreshings ever. I'm partial to the much more rare TR5/TR250...just because of the value of its oddball status.
I'm odd when it comes to Triumphs. My favorites are the TR5/TR250, TR7/TR8, TR-X prototype, 1800, and, my favorite, the Stag. I'm looking into the Southern Cross model for future consideration. It's quite attractive.
I agree that the TR6 redesign was one of the best refreshings ever. I'm partial to the much more rare TR5/TR250...just because of the value of its oddball status.
I'm odd when it comes to Triumphs. My favorites are the TR5/TR250, TR7/TR8, TR-X prototype, 1800, and, my favorite, the Stag. I'm looking into the Southern Cross model for future consideration. It's quite attractive.
Thunda Downunda
08-29-2001, 01:57 AM
... Always interested in your views, Hudson, why not share? My impression of Standard-vs-MG sportsters is of the former always being better performers, and enjoying a 'sexier' aura, albiet worse handlers and of somewhat lower quality than the beautifully-built Abingdon cars. However, the Vanguard 4 must rate (along with the slant-6 & flathead Mopar engines) as one of the most durable & fuss-free powerplants in history ... Those little grey TOA-20 tractors are still everywhere here!
As for your list, I am aware of all, except only a vague recollection of the 1800 (did it resemble the failed Morgan 'aerodynamic' of the '60s?) and completely ignorant of the Southern Cross - might you enlighten me?
The Stag has one of the most delicious-sounding V8s around, yet this is (like the notorious Pont-A-Mousson Facellia engine) a shockingly defective design, and will break your heart - as well as your bank balance. I once rented a house above a 'backyard' Triumph wrecker, and still remember the litany of disasters appearing at my door; my amazement at the long fragile single-row timing chain of these engines, not to mention the casting sand laying in the sumps, blown head gaskets etc. Truly dreadful stuff. Most of the Stags seen advertised here either feature "Motor just rebuilt!" or are re-powered by Rover or P-76 engines, take the tip.
It was also the first time I encountered a transmission-tunnel (Spitfire, GT6) made out of ... cardboard!
Pity about the appealing TR8, Leyland FINALLY got the formula right, then typically dumped it. It only begins to make 'sense' if you also consider the MGB-V8 - everything coming together wonderfully, with the great Rover V8, torsion-bar suspension etc - then British-Leyland, wracked by industrial disputes and massive losses, looks at Abingdon (which had NEVER in its long history incurred a strike, and was profitable) and what do they decide to do?
B-L terminates the model - and the priceless heritage - AND CLOSES THE PLANT!!
As for your list, I am aware of all, except only a vague recollection of the 1800 (did it resemble the failed Morgan 'aerodynamic' of the '60s?) and completely ignorant of the Southern Cross - might you enlighten me?
The Stag has one of the most delicious-sounding V8s around, yet this is (like the notorious Pont-A-Mousson Facellia engine) a shockingly defective design, and will break your heart - as well as your bank balance. I once rented a house above a 'backyard' Triumph wrecker, and still remember the litany of disasters appearing at my door; my amazement at the long fragile single-row timing chain of these engines, not to mention the casting sand laying in the sumps, blown head gaskets etc. Truly dreadful stuff. Most of the Stags seen advertised here either feature "Motor just rebuilt!" or are re-powered by Rover or P-76 engines, take the tip.
It was also the first time I encountered a transmission-tunnel (Spitfire, GT6) made out of ... cardboard!
Pity about the appealing TR8, Leyland FINALLY got the formula right, then typically dumped it. It only begins to make 'sense' if you also consider the MGB-V8 - everything coming together wonderfully, with the great Rover V8, torsion-bar suspension etc - then British-Leyland, wracked by industrial disputes and massive losses, looks at Abingdon (which had NEVER in its long history incurred a strike, and was profitable) and what do they decide to do?
B-L terminates the model - and the priceless heritage - AND CLOSES THE PLANT!!
Hudson
08-29-2001, 11:04 AM
Typically, I find MGs to be more attractive and powerful than the competitive Triumphs. The Midget, while quite crude, is (in my opinion) better looking and more powerful than the Spitfire.
Many of the Triumph models were positioned above MG, so many didn't compete head-to-head. The Michelotti bodied Triumphs have held up well over time. And the TR6 remains one of the best roadsters of all time.
My friend with the Spitfire replaced the single carb setup with an MG twin-SU manifold. It moves much better now. And I know what you're talking about with the transmission tunnel...but atleast you can remove the transmission in a Spitfire without removing the engine (granted, you have to gut the interior first).
The 1800 was an early post-war roadster with a "rumble seat" that featured a windshield for the rear passengers...a kind of "dual cowl" roadster.
As for the Southern Cross...I hadn't heard of it until doing some research on the web about Triumphs. Quite an attractive little car. I'm a fan of the old roadster like the pre-war MGs (PAs and M-types) and the Y and T-Series.
Many of the Triumph models were positioned above MG, so many didn't compete head-to-head. The Michelotti bodied Triumphs have held up well over time. And the TR6 remains one of the best roadsters of all time.
My friend with the Spitfire replaced the single carb setup with an MG twin-SU manifold. It moves much better now. And I know what you're talking about with the transmission tunnel...but atleast you can remove the transmission in a Spitfire without removing the engine (granted, you have to gut the interior first).
The 1800 was an early post-war roadster with a "rumble seat" that featured a windshield for the rear passengers...a kind of "dual cowl" roadster.
As for the Southern Cross...I hadn't heard of it until doing some research on the web about Triumphs. Quite an attractive little car. I'm a fan of the old roadster like the pre-war MGs (PAs and M-types) and the Y and T-Series.
Moppie
08-31-2001, 09:49 PM
Michelotti is in my mind of the greatest designers ever, However he did not design the TR6 as everyone seems to think he did. It was infact designed by Karman.
Michelotti was unavliable at the time, but came back to designt the TR7, and the Dolomite.
Ill totaly agree that the Triumphs are the more grunty rough sports car, while the MGs tend to be more civilised. I even know and obsolute MG nut (be bought the 1st MGF to arrive here in NZ) who thinks the same thing.
Iv never liked MGs for some reason, there certainly no rational behind it, Iv just never liked them.
I would love a nice TR250, but there a little hard to find, and rather on the expensive side. The Southern Cross is bit old for my taste though.
The stag is a nice car, but I prefer it in its orignal form with 4 drs as the 2500TC. The lines just seem to flow better from frount to rear.
The stag engine however is or I should say was a bit of a mess. Iv talked to old Mechanics who worked for BL dealers here, and they have nothing good to say. However any good Triumph Restorer now days knows how to sort them out correctly, making the Rover V8 swap unneccasry. (the Triumph unit sounds better anyway.) Probper machining of the head and blocks, and stronger timing chains as well as some small machining of the water ways between head and block solves all the problems. There is one next door that is driven daily with out ever experianceing any problems.
I dont know about putiting a 308 in a TR7, could do bad things to the weight distrubution. Iv heard of ppl here doing it to the 2500TC with great results in a straight line, just turn the steering wheel.
But if you say it worls, well then he must have got it properly set up.
It does sound like fun though. :D
Michelotti was unavliable at the time, but came back to designt the TR7, and the Dolomite.
Ill totaly agree that the Triumphs are the more grunty rough sports car, while the MGs tend to be more civilised. I even know and obsolute MG nut (be bought the 1st MGF to arrive here in NZ) who thinks the same thing.
Iv never liked MGs for some reason, there certainly no rational behind it, Iv just never liked them.
I would love a nice TR250, but there a little hard to find, and rather on the expensive side. The Southern Cross is bit old for my taste though.
The stag is a nice car, but I prefer it in its orignal form with 4 drs as the 2500TC. The lines just seem to flow better from frount to rear.
The stag engine however is or I should say was a bit of a mess. Iv talked to old Mechanics who worked for BL dealers here, and they have nothing good to say. However any good Triumph Restorer now days knows how to sort them out correctly, making the Rover V8 swap unneccasry. (the Triumph unit sounds better anyway.) Probper machining of the head and blocks, and stronger timing chains as well as some small machining of the water ways between head and block solves all the problems. There is one next door that is driven daily with out ever experianceing any problems.
I dont know about putiting a 308 in a TR7, could do bad things to the weight distrubution. Iv heard of ppl here doing it to the 2500TC with great results in a straight line, just turn the steering wheel.
But if you say it worls, well then he must have got it properly set up.
It does sound like fun though. :D
Thunda Downunda
08-31-2001, 10:27 PM
I beg your pardon, Moppie, as soon as I saw your astute reference to Karmann being the stylist of the TR-6 I knew I was indeed mistaken ...
Without being rude or derogatory to Karmann, there's an amusing saying I've heard over the years about their kwality of manufacture (not design)...
It goes like this:
'People say that the Italians invented body-rust ... not true, Karmann did, then licensed it to them'
Apart from maybe the Mk1 Spitfire, or the fragile twin-cam MGA, I can't think of one modern comparable MG that outperforms the equivalent Triumph, although yes, they were more costly.
Just quickly regarding that TR-7 308 (sorry no photo) it is a real big-$$ effort, sometimes seen at shows, the guy actually completely grafted/melded about a foot or more of the rear panels of a VK to it, it looks sensational, Brock engine etc.
Michelotti also initially styled the P-76 Leyland, and although this probably isn't the forum for it, there are hilarious tales of him at first battling, then surrendering/capitulating to inept interference from Leyland Aust. Thats why it turned out so bizzare looking.
Anyway, thanks for the correction & information.
Without being rude or derogatory to Karmann, there's an amusing saying I've heard over the years about their kwality of manufacture (not design)...
It goes like this:
'People say that the Italians invented body-rust ... not true, Karmann did, then licensed it to them'
Apart from maybe the Mk1 Spitfire, or the fragile twin-cam MGA, I can't think of one modern comparable MG that outperforms the equivalent Triumph, although yes, they were more costly.
Just quickly regarding that TR-7 308 (sorry no photo) it is a real big-$$ effort, sometimes seen at shows, the guy actually completely grafted/melded about a foot or more of the rear panels of a VK to it, it looks sensational, Brock engine etc.
Michelotti also initially styled the P-76 Leyland, and although this probably isn't the forum for it, there are hilarious tales of him at first battling, then surrendering/capitulating to inept interference from Leyland Aust. Thats why it turned out so bizzare looking.
Anyway, thanks for the correction & information.
Moppie
09-04-2001, 08:40 PM
Without being rude or derogatory to Karmann, there's an amusing saying I've heard over the years about their kwality of manufacture (not design)...
LOL, Iv heard that before, but its still funny!!! :D :D
If you look at a TR6 and the ugly VW Karman Ghia side by side there are slight family lines showing. There slight, but its enough that I would rather have a TR5 :D
A TR7 with comie palens welded in. Man I would love to see some pics.
Tell him to start web page on it please.
LOL, Iv heard that before, but its still funny!!! :D :D
If you look at a TR6 and the ugly VW Karman Ghia side by side there are slight family lines showing. There slight, but its enough that I would rather have a TR5 :D
A TR7 with comie palens welded in. Man I would love to see some pics.
Tell him to start web page on it please.
Hudson
09-05-2001, 11:18 AM
Originally posted by Moppie
Michelotti is in my mind of the greatest designers ever, However he did not design the TR6 as everyone seems to think he did. It was infact designed by Karman.
Michelotti was unavliable at the time, but came back to designt the TR7, and the Dolomite.
My reference to Michelotti-designs was to the TR4/TR5/TR250 family...sorry if my subsequent reference to the TR6 redesign seemed as if I was lumping it with the former cars.
Michelotti is in my mind of the greatest designers ever, However he did not design the TR6 as everyone seems to think he did. It was infact designed by Karman.
Michelotti was unavliable at the time, but came back to designt the TR7, and the Dolomite.
My reference to Michelotti-designs was to the TR4/TR5/TR250 family...sorry if my subsequent reference to the TR6 redesign seemed as if I was lumping it with the former cars.
dejoux
09-13-2001, 11:18 PM
Originally posted by Thunda Downunda
Cheers!
The TR1, 2 & those very pretty TR3s are easy to spot with their appealing cut-down doors.
I doubt youve ever seen a TR1, it was the prototype and only one was ever made
Cheers!
The TR1, 2 & those very pretty TR3s are easy to spot with their appealing cut-down doors.
I doubt youve ever seen a TR1, it was the prototype and only one was ever made
Thunda Downunda
09-14-2001, 04:28 AM
"a TR1"
I doubt if you've ever seen THE (not 'a') TR1, more correctly 20TS (2000cc Triumph Sports) in the metal, or Buttercup, or met Ken Rawlings either. Have you?
I doubt if you've ever seen THE (not 'a') TR1, more correctly 20TS (2000cc Triumph Sports) in the metal, or Buttercup, or met Ken Rawlings either. Have you?
Moppie
09-14-2001, 08:58 PM
Now now gentle man settle down!
Lets be friendly in our lovve of a great Marque.
Iv seen pics of the TR1 in Triumph World, but to see it in person would be quite a sight.
Care to tell us more Thunda Downunda?
prehaps some pics? please.............
Lets be friendly in our lovve of a great Marque.
Iv seen pics of the TR1 in Triumph World, but to see it in person would be quite a sight.
Care to tell us more Thunda Downunda?
prehaps some pics? please.............
Backyard Mechanic
12-27-2001, 11:28 PM
Will post some pics of two of the three Southern Crosses left in the USA,and maybe the world tomorrow.For now heres Ma in what was a DOA and now is my daily driver.
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/682F5AF5-F55F-11D4-B428-0090277A760E/org
Easy to work on,cheap parts,and always needing something.....
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/682F5AF5-F55F-11D4-B428-0090277A760E/org
Easy to work on,cheap parts,and always needing something.....
Moppie
01-17-2002, 12:35 AM
Thats a very nice little spit!
Im guessing its a MKIII?
and I edited you post for you, changed the HTML code into VB code for the image.
Im guessing its a MKIII?
and I edited you post for you, changed the HTML code into VB code for the image.
Backyard Mechanic
01-17-2002, 07:58 AM
Thanks Moppie,I had forgotten that I had posted over here.Sorry about the pic haven't used vb codes before.I guess I will try to get a pic posted of the Southern Cross I saw last summer.This was at major Triumph rally in Breckenridge Colo USA.There were three of them there.
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/12EE6D4D-0AFB-11D6-B42A-0090277A760E/org]
Hope that works.I will try to hang here a little more.Hows the weather down there?Send us a little summer Huh?Want to take the hard top off.
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/12EE6D4D-0AFB-11D6-B42A-0090277A760E/org]
Hope that works.I will try to hang here a little more.Hows the weather down there?Send us a little summer Huh?Want to take the hard top off.
dejoux
01-17-2002, 09:00 PM
Originally posted by Backyard Mechanic
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/12EE6D4D-0AFB-11D6-B42A-0090277A760E/org]
If you change the url to img itll show up on the page
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/12EE6D4D-0AFB-11D6-B42A-0090277A760E/org]
If you change the url to img itll show up on the page
Moppie
01-18-2002, 09:25 PM
Originally posted by Backyard Mechanic
Hope that works.I will try to hang here a little more.Hows the weather down there?Send us a little summer Huh?Want to take the hard top off.
Wow! Iv never seen one in person, there is apprently one down this way, but I think its kept well hidden.
Ahhh summer. yes, im peeling sunburn off my back right now. :D
And welcome along to the forums, the Triumph forum is a little slow im a affriad, so if you know any other owners with a little spare time feel free to send them this way, other wise I recomend getting out and haveing a look in all the other forums, theres a huge mass of differnt people in here from all walks of life and all driving an amazing collection of cars. (we even have a few Lambo owners)
Iv also found the Triumph owners tend to be rather knowledge able when it comes to thing mechanical (nothing to do with having to maintain our cars of course :D ) and we always aprreciate more technicaly minded people.
Hope that works.I will try to hang here a little more.Hows the weather down there?Send us a little summer Huh?Want to take the hard top off.
Wow! Iv never seen one in person, there is apprently one down this way, but I think its kept well hidden.
Ahhh summer. yes, im peeling sunburn off my back right now. :D
And welcome along to the forums, the Triumph forum is a little slow im a affriad, so if you know any other owners with a little spare time feel free to send them this way, other wise I recomend getting out and haveing a look in all the other forums, theres a huge mass of differnt people in here from all walks of life and all driving an amazing collection of cars. (we even have a few Lambo owners)
Iv also found the Triumph owners tend to be rather knowledge able when it comes to thing mechanical (nothing to do with having to maintain our cars of course :D ) and we always aprreciate more technicaly minded people.
Backyard Mechanic
01-20-2002, 08:11 PM
Lets try this Vb stuff again.
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/532D1F02-C310-11D3-962C-00902771D577/org
Heres a pic of one of the trikes my friends build down in Sante Fe.
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/E34EB79A-A651-11D5-B429-0090277A760E/org
Lets see if that works.If you guys want to order a trike now,give me a holler.They are putting big blocks in them now.I am trying to go hemi with mine.:bandit:
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/532D1F02-C310-11D3-962C-00902771D577/org
Heres a pic of one of the trikes my friends build down in Sante Fe.
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/E34EB79A-A651-11D5-B429-0090277A760E/org
Lets see if that works.If you guys want to order a trike now,give me a holler.They are putting big blocks in them now.I am trying to go hemi with mine.:bandit:
Backyard Mechanic
01-20-2002, 08:27 PM
Ok that worked,heres some more of the big Triumph rally.
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/0F06A02C-0E09-11D6-B42A-0090277A760E/
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/0F06A02D-0E09-11D6-B42A-0090277A760E/org
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/0F06A02C-0E09-11D6-B42A-0090277A760E/
http://www.cartogra.com/rs/0F06A02D-0E09-11D6-B42A-0090277A760E/org
SpitfireNutUK
02-26-2002, 05:25 AM
The 1500 Spitfire is as close to roadster perfection as you can get. It's beutiful, italian styling combined with the sweet exhaust nose from that 1493 cc four cylinder, a bracing English summer's day and the top down... Heavenly!:flash: :bandit: :alien2: :alien:
Backyard Mechanic
02-27-2002, 07:52 AM
It is a fun little car. I have changed the exhaust note on mine just a touch. I cut the flange off the collecter on the Pacesetter header. Then came with 2" from the collecter to the rear with a 12" glasspack and a Pacesetter dual tip resonater. It sounds like a Bumble Bee on steroids. I have so far put a lot of money in this little buggy, It is a daily driver to and from work. Just can't wait for summer so I can take the hardtop off.
Backyard Mechanic
04-04-2002, 08:05 AM
The hardtop is off! And the new ragtop is on, after two hours and a sliced finger. Took a little sixty mile jaunt yesterday. Might have to go with some higher rearend gears or OD. Little bugger was heating pretty bad for this early in the year at 65mph. That and everybody does close to eighty on our highways anymore. And it is a little loud, might split existing exhaust before rearend and bring two glasspacks out the rear instead of one.
Then came in to fill up and check milage and the pump nozzle stuck and gave the whole ass end a bath, including me! Put a gallon or two on the ground, the back, the seats, and me! I was pissed to say the least. They (the gas station owner) washed my car for me, but still was pissed, after cleaning and waxing the day before. I estimated the fuel mileage at 28, which ain't bad.....
Then came in to fill up and check milage and the pump nozzle stuck and gave the whole ass end a bath, including me! Put a gallon or two on the ground, the back, the seats, and me! I was pissed to say the least. They (the gas station owner) washed my car for me, but still was pissed, after cleaning and waxing the day before. I estimated the fuel mileage at 28, which ain't bad.....
Moppie
04-05-2002, 02:27 AM
Ahhh it getting into summer there isnt it.
Down here most people are starting to think about pulling out thier hard tops.
Be much nicer to drive with the roof off though.
I like the one muffler, must sound great flat out!
Get an OD!! You cant live with out them if you expect to keep with modern traffic, and it makes for such relaxed driver, plus the advantage of having 6 ratios to chose from. :)
good to hear your getting out and enjoying it to!
I see an old Yellow and brown and green and red MKII most morings.
The body is a mess! but it must be mechanicaly sound, becasue it seems to run alright, and quite comfterblty mangaes 60+mph on the open road. :cool:
Down here most people are starting to think about pulling out thier hard tops.
Be much nicer to drive with the roof off though.
I like the one muffler, must sound great flat out!
Get an OD!! You cant live with out them if you expect to keep with modern traffic, and it makes for such relaxed driver, plus the advantage of having 6 ratios to chose from. :)
good to hear your getting out and enjoying it to!
I see an old Yellow and brown and green and red MKII most morings.
The body is a mess! but it must be mechanicaly sound, becasue it seems to run alright, and quite comfterblty mangaes 60+mph on the open road. :cool:
Backyard Mechanic
04-05-2002, 08:00 AM
This weekend I plan on doing a topend on it. I got the feeling that I have a bad head gasket. It has seeped oil for as long as I have had it (what Triunph doesen't mark its ground?) and I feel its due. Afterwards check my timing again, last time it heated like that the timing was a little too far advanced.
It is turning around 3800 at 65, I'm afraid that an O/D won't give me enough as it heats at 55 and 3300 to. I will look around for an O/D for it, but I understand they are not very reliable.
It does sound good, however it starts to get between the ears and mush up what is left of my brain (seventys were hard on me, what I can remember of them.) after 50-60 miles. But stomping on her at around 3 grand will definitly open everyones eyes around. Maybe I could figure out how to download a sound bite on this thing and show everyone? I will take some pics tomorrow.
Have a good winter Moppie and stay warm. Do you live in the mountains? It sure looks purty down there.......I will post some pics of our Rockies later. The local Triumph club has a few outings this summer, one of them is going to the top of Pikes Peak. It will be fun if I can get the Spit in good enough shape to go.
It is turning around 3800 at 65, I'm afraid that an O/D won't give me enough as it heats at 55 and 3300 to. I will look around for an O/D for it, but I understand they are not very reliable.
It does sound good, however it starts to get between the ears and mush up what is left of my brain (seventys were hard on me, what I can remember of them.) after 50-60 miles. But stomping on her at around 3 grand will definitly open everyones eyes around. Maybe I could figure out how to download a sound bite on this thing and show everyone? I will take some pics tomorrow.
Have a good winter Moppie and stay warm. Do you live in the mountains? It sure looks purty down there.......I will post some pics of our Rockies later. The local Triumph club has a few outings this summer, one of them is going to the top of Pikes Peak. It will be fun if I can get the Spit in good enough shape to go.
Ssom
06-21-2002, 06:00 AM
Aaaaah yes the Spitfire, my teacher back in Standard two had one, I always though it was the shit, until I saw it on the back of a flat-bed truck destined for the Wainuiamata landfill:( :( :( :(
Oh and Moppie: RE a post you mase about a year ago in this thread- Honda production at Stokes ended in September 1998, with the 6th Gen Accord and Civic being the last cars to be made there..............
Oh and Moppie: RE a post you mase about a year ago in this thread- Honda production at Stokes ended in September 1998, with the 6th Gen Accord and Civic being the last cars to be made there..............
auxiliary2600
06-21-2002, 02:45 PM
Take a look at that 2000 Roadster, a pair! I saw one in the Cape Cod at British Car Day. Even the Triumph Regisrty has no recorded web sites and only has one car listed, take a good look at that.
I have a tr6 that I am restoreing at a british car garage, called My Majesty's and I have seen some nice Spits.
The owner is building a SCCA racer, body kit andn triple webbers, all the hardcore stuff and it should push 200 HP with High Octane fuel ( I think around 100 Octane).
www.triumphtr6.net ( that's my page)
I have a tr6 that I am restoreing at a british car garage, called My Majesty's and I have seen some nice Spits.
The owner is building a SCCA racer, body kit andn triple webbers, all the hardcore stuff and it should push 200 HP with High Octane fuel ( I think around 100 Octane).
www.triumphtr6.net ( that's my page)
Backyard Mechanic
06-27-2002, 08:02 AM
I am preping the Spitfire for a run up Pikes Peak on the seventh of July. Hope I can keep the heat down. Should be OK, cooler up there in the thin air. Will advance the timeing a couple of degrees, lighten the mixture a little, and carry water. Going to prep it, then trailer it to C/S. Thats just because I like using my new car trailer......
Haven't changed the exhaust yet, may have to volunteer to be the last inline up the hill, so as not to cause any hearing loss in trailing cars. Knowing this bunch though (Triumph Nuts) they will probably volunteer to be behind me.
Will post some pics of the event when I get back.
Haven't changed the exhaust yet, may have to volunteer to be the last inline up the hill, so as not to cause any hearing loss in trailing cars. Knowing this bunch though (Triumph Nuts) they will probably volunteer to be behind me.
Will post some pics of the event when I get back.
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