Paul H

I bought my mintex from Demon Tweaks on EBay . I trust Demon Tweaks Paul

I use the Club Shop and Canleys . For front pads it’s best to buy Mintex 1144. These are much more expensive than the standard pads but worth every penny and these pads will stop your car Paul

The Vitesse handbook boasts Air Conditioning , referring to the quarter lights — Trade descriptions 😱 Paul

The V ie larger gap at the top could be excess packing between the chassis and the tub . My Vitesse was an inverted V and improved the gap by adding shims . Paul

Hi Pete , you did mention a van to tow . Have you considered a Portafold. These are 60,s and ideal for a classic . They won’t break the bank either and no depreciation . Id love one for the Vitesse even got the towbar ready but the other half says No. Paul

Keep me in mind , I’m in no hurry at all Paul

What state is the Vitesse bonnet ? As might be interested if you are selling Paul

Gearbox and Overdrive ready for refit The od solenoid lower fixing is a 4ins 2ba screw with tube and nuts . Might be a tad long and will adjust length when fitting . This will ensure the solenoid will never fail 🤔 Won’t be refitting till mid august though as we will be away Paul

In the early 70’s I acquired a pair of large unused enamel circular AA road signs . In and out of Perranaworthal (just outside Truro ) 1 had distances to Lands End and the other to London . The securing holes were still filled with enamel . I was broke so sold them . I always wonder what they would be worth now Paul

On a standard Vitesse dipped = outer main = outer and inner I modified mine dipped = outer and inner . With a remote blade fuse which is removed for mots as it’s illegal to have 4 dipped lights I have 2 relays which are situated by the dynamo , dipped and main Paul

Went past it this morning Paul

A trip to sunny Luton yesterday the box and overdrive were rebuilt , thanks Pete . The refit now starts , called in to a local nut and bolt company asking for a solution to the Overdrive Solenoid . One of the fixings , a 2ba screw is nigh on impossible to remove without taking out the gearbox and overdrive . The right hand chassis rail is the obstruction . The solution is a 4ins 2ba cheese head screw which will need trimming . In future the solenoid can be removed without taking out the box . In due course will advise final measurements for those interested Paul

Just bought one from Canleys £65 plus postage Paul

The TSSC valuation does not include a chassis inspection or even require a valid MOT . This is disappointing as a valuation can be used as a guide for selling Paul

Pity about the intro music Paul

Very informative video https://youtu.be/Ln7LhhYZrgg Paul

Hi Dave , the layshaft only showed very minor wear and could have been reused but could have made the box a little noisy so I ordered a new one Paul

https://www.castleclassiccars.co.uk/showroom/vehicle/8146/1964-Triumph-Vitesse-6 Paul

Yes Bob it was me , all at a safe distance then Paul

Welcome back 🤗 Im close to you in Pakenham just outside Bury St Edmunds Paul

Interesting post on FB of a guy with his mk1 GT6 testing the level of cabin noise . Pretty sure this is the app he used . Registered 100db while iphone was on passenger seat Looking forward to see what my Vitesse Saloon registers . Appreciate this will be guide and comparative use only and the following link has no in app purchased but note you are downloading at your risk . Currrently in the garden and blackbird is hitting 12 db !! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/decibel-meter-sound-meter/id1373636871 Paul

Hi Clive , I noticed the 10yr life . Is anybody using 4life Paul

Saw this advert in July Courier cheaper than normal antifreeze . What’s the catch ! Paul

Gearbox now stripped and ready for refurb Shopping list for Canleys Oil seal in Bellhousing Copper washer for bottom bolt in bellhousing ( missing when refurbed ) Gaskets Layshaft 3 Synchro rings ( small ) gearbox is mk1 Anti rattle rear clip D Type O/Drive (missing) There was an oil leak from the speedo drive , initially thought the oil seal plug had failed but the “plug” was jammed in the thread , removed , cleaned and retightened Peter observed that the Clutch Release Bearing Carrier had the Dimple flattened so would keep spinning and this could be the reason why the Singing Canary is still evident . Looking forward to this noise disappearing . Apparently the carrier needs drilling with a split pin inserted to stop the spinning When the recon was done after a week couldn’t get 4th gear , they repaired and couldn’t get an explanation other than it wouldn’t happen again . Pete found out why, the bolt holding the gear leaver to the main shaft was the wrong way round and the nut had been happily chewing away at the alloy housing ! I have always viewed Gearboxes as a Black Art never to be touched or tackled , now after watching Pete stripping the box and explaining what happens I now have a better understanding and to make a list of what’s required is a milestone for me This is a great forum 😄 Looking forward to my return trip to Sunny Luton nb I found this YouTube video helpful in understanding how gearboxes work and in particular Synchro rings which have been the cause of my issues Paul

The main shaft is free together with the main bearing so ready to dismantle . Then make a list of bits required for the rebuild . Disappointed that despite an expensive rebuild 4K miles ago this work is required . On the positive side I’m learning the black art of how to understand how to understand how the gearbox works and how to repair . Will keep you advised of my shopping list . Thanks again Pete Paul