Triumph Shock Conversion Update – Green TR6

The green TR6 is getting ready to head out the door. Let’s do a partial recap before it goes out.

One of the tube shocks in place.

One of the tube shocks in place.

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The green bushings have been replaced to help with the slop and rattle in the throttle shaft.

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The bushing on the other side.

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Engine Bay Shot. The intake manifold and then the carbs will be bolted on and test driven to confirm they’re right.

Differential with front seal replaced and re-installed, rest of exhaust still to be installed

Differential with front seal replaced and re-installed, rest of exhaust still to be installed. The half-shafts were also rebuilt.

Intake Manifold cleaned and painted

Intake Manifold cleaned and painted

 

New Exhaust Pipes going in to replace the corroded ones.  We'll add the muffler and tail pipes and be done with the exhaust.

New Exhaust Pipes going in to replace the corroded ones. We’ll add the muffler and tail pipes and be done with the exhaust.

The Dead Mouse Yellow TR6 Update

After removing the dead mouse (see this post), Chip started in on the list of repair items. The brake lights, turns signals, and fuel and oil pressure guages do not work (or did not work, Chip’s already gotten to the bottom of most of this). The owner also had a wood dash he had already purchased that he wanted us to install, so Chip has done that. The top dash pad and lower kick pads have been replaced as well. We’re (by we, I mean Chip while I watch and grunt like I understand what he’s doing) also replacing the bonnet release cable. Let’s take a look…

The windshield (and hardtop, not pictured) are off the car.

The windshield (and hardtop, not pictured) are off the car.

The new dash and dash pad are installed. Chip’s trying to get his hands out of the way.

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See the shiny metal piece? It was a piece someone tried to use in the past, but it really didn’t fit. Chip replaced it with the correct part.

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Gratuitous Engine Shot

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The windshield is back on since I’ve been there, so I’ll have updated pictures soon.