We have seen this TR6 before. This time it’s here for a new front crankshaft seal.
Triumph TR3
This TR3 has come in for a once over. It is new to the owner. It looks to be a very nice find.
Triumph Spitfire Dual Carbs
This Spit received a dual carburetor intake and expert fettling and is ready for more miles.
Spitfire fitting with new exhaust and dual carb induction.
Dual Carbs
More TR6 Work
Pieces and parts continue to go into the 6 to make it look closer to being a functional car. Below is an overview of the latest.
TR6 – coming along
Current state of the engine bay.
Injector Adapters.
Dash is in.
1991 Land Rover Brake Repair
This truck has been sitting for a little bit, though seemingly not as long as many vehicles that come here. A brake line had rusted through, so there was no pressure. On top of that, the ABS pump went bad. With a new line and pump, the truck is now safe to drive.
1991 Land Rover
New Brake Line Installed
ABS Pump
TR6 Reassembly
Dean is currently plumbing the fuel lines from the tank to the engine compartment for the Patton fuel injection. The return line is in, the vent line is in place, leaving only the fuel supply to the front to do. Finishing the lines will allow for other components to be connected.
Gas Tank from trunk side, pump below.
New gas tank from the interior side, vent hose on top.
Grizzly Adams Drove A Rover
Periodically, Chip disappears into the woods in search of the quirky Rover people. He coaxed them into the shop for maintenance. One of them arrived in a BMW and proclaimed with a straight face that he doesn’t lead a double life. We’re watching him.
Nice Defender.
New shocks and springs.
One of these is old.
Not a Rover.
Not a Rover brake disk.
The elusive Chipfoot.
1935 Ford Wiring/Dash/Air Project
Now, for something completely different, we have a 1935 Ford. Dean installed a new harness in this car, removed the dash panel and had metal added to make it long enough in height to conceal the A/C blower box, installed the Vintage air controls and wired those, and installed the Vintage Air components under the hood. If the driver wants to go old school, he can still crank out the windshield to let in fresh air.
The old wiring removed from the car was an amusing lesson. If you wire something together by twisting the wires together and wrapping them in electrical tape, don’t be upset with inconsistent electrical performance. Having said that, we’re glad the twister kept it on the road. Thanks, Mr. Twister!
TR6 Paint Job – Before
This fine TR6 is being disassembled before going to Collision Masters in South Carolina for rust repair and paint. I wanted to put up a picture because before and afters are enjoyable. I do love a repaint.
Triumph Spitfire Improvements
This Spitfire is in to go from a single carb to dual carbs and a new exhaust. They had dual carbs across the pond but singles here. A Spitfire is a small car, so upon seeing them I’m tempted to give one to my eight year old so he can learn to drive. What could go wrong?
