Well, I've got the frame completely stripped and ready to be blasted and painted. Everything looks to be in surprisingly excellent shape, and I've documented,...
Hello again, This is Vaughn again down here in Medford. I am new with the group and new to owning a Triumph. I was inquiring about the practicallity of owning,...
Hi Vaughn, Triumphs are pretty easy to work on but for the novice I would recommend you obtain the best running Spitfire you can afford. This way you can ...
Brian, I don't know about a TR4A (if I remember right that is the TR that you have) on my TR250 fuel line did run along the frame but I think it was on the...
Thanks for your e-mail. What I have so for is I bought this 68 Spitfire for $500.00. I have the brake system done, I improvised on the master cylinder with a...
Vaughn, Retract my previous email:-) I've heard of some Rotary Spits...I think Ray and Dortha Marty's son had one years ago. Gary Walker has a GT6 with a...
Hi. This is Bob in Newport. I can tell you my story and maybe it will help...I bought a running Spitfire that had had quite a bit of work done on the...
Robert Fuller
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I appreciate any and all the info and comments. That's what I was looking for is short cuts, (been there, this is what I did, stuff), like your rubber parts...
Vaughn, go to www.triumphspitfire.com. There is some good info on motor swaps as well as a great discussion board that has had a lot of info passed around. ...
Thanks for the reply. How do you find those articles on that web site? I have visited that web site but didn't know how to research. I have a 68 MK3. I don't...
Try going here. http://www.triumphspitfire.com/engineswap.html It's under the "How To" section in "More Power" tips. Took a bit for me to find again. BTW,...
Vaughn You might want to contact British Auto Works. They are located in North Plains-just outside Portland. They may have a complete 1500 motor. Try to keep...
Brian You can order replacement fuel lines from Classic Tubing. I can't find their website in my clutter. Do a google search under classictubing.com. they are ...
Thanks Mike. I have been talking to Stan there at British Auto Works. He has a small 1296cc engine that runs but wasn't sure about the 1500 engines.Thanks. ...
PTOA Freinds, As a member of the Portland Trail Blazers front office, I want to extend to you a great opportunity to purchase tickets to see GREAT GAMES at...
Thanks Mike. Mine is actually in perfect shape, albeit a little misshapen from removal I suspect. I just don't know where it routes thru the frame. Thanks for...
Hello again! OK, after spending countless hours scrubbing parts in the parts washer, I'm ready to re-assemble the front suspension. BUT… looking at the two...
I have a 75 Spitfire and it has a chronic problem with the small dowel/pin that secures the cap over the gearshift lever and spring assembly (the cap goes over...
Hey all. I just wanted to thank everyone (especially Dagmar, Kerri, Bruce, Dennis, Bonnie, Dave and Randy) for putting together a great banquet! Thanks to...
Check it out here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1154498079482422367&time=70000 It's an 11 minute video about a normal guy trying to do a full ...
we have a vehicle that can tow about 6000 pounds but we need to rent or borrow a trailer or a dolly (curb weight of a Galaxie about 4200lbs). The parts car...
<cricketschirping> Sorry Michael. If I had a car carrier I'd be happy to help you out. Otherwise it's kinda quiet in here. Kinda like when you are moving and...
Hi Give me a call, about the car move. Tom Raber 360 887 4587 ... From: Michael Hudson To: PTOA@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 11:45 AM ...
I need a rear view shot, if you have one I'd appreciate it. Hundreds of pictures on the web and almost all are the right front! I'm trying to get the trunk...
I have a 57 TR3, TS14052-LO, that was built in the fall of 56. I know the back of my car is correct and there is no trunk handle. Check your commission...
Thanks, I have TS 20539 (1957), and TS 12495 (a 56). They are part of a collection of half a dozen TR3 and 3a project cars I purchased in January. I'd like to...
Be sure to check eBay. I get a lot of reference pics from there! ... From: PTOA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:PTOA@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 4:12...
Thanks that's true. I get some confusing info though from the postings. Tonight I looked at a closed auction for a TR2 tub and it had rear panel stop lights...
Hi From Salem Area, I have a 1960 TR3a I bought last June 05 If you have any spare parts you don't need or want to get rid of let me know. I'll be glad to come...
