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Qu1ckn1ck

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  1. Despite adding several earths to my steering column and cleaning or replacing the various wiper rings and sprung loaded contacts in the hub under the horn push, I still have a horn that only operates intermittently. From an illustrated parts list I have noticed this clip which my car does not have. Should my car have this clip fitted in the steering wheel hub and could it's absence be the cause of my problem ? Nick
  2. Yes, I was amazed to accidently bump into several members at Baldock Services. I was so unprepared I wasn't even driving my Triumph !
  3. Hi and welcome from another who bought with his heart not his head ! Nick
  4. Took the GT6 for a circuit of the local villages yesterday. The first outing she has had in six months:
  5. I have owned a few MGs including a 1932 J2, 1937 TA, 1952 TD and assorted MGBs and GTs including an MGB GT V8 (the nicest). I was actually looking at Heritage re-shelled MGB GTs when I spotted my current Triumph GT6 Mk3 and heart over-ruling head I bought her. She is certainly far prettier than any MGB but has always appeared very fragile and lightweight compared to the sturdy MGBs which for many years both my wife and I used reliabily as our everyday commuting cars.
  6. Hi and welcome. Love your GT6 ! Nick
  7. In the 1930s and 1940s MG were unrivalled as small cheap sports cars and participated very successfully in all forms of competition including international.speed records. Even when Triumphs came late on the scene in the 1950s they were always outsold by MG. The BMC Competition Department was MG Abingdon. Yes, MG did produce saloons, those of the 1930s were beautiful, later ones were just badge-engineered BMC or British Leyland group cars.
  8. If the 5.5J wheels were not a Triumph option, any idea where have they all come from ? Like most others now, my GT6 is fitted with 5.5J wheels and I would love to replace them with 5J's but never see any sets for sale.
  9. Sorry to hear the sad news of your father's passing, Paul. I am sure that a one owner Vitesse coupe would be a popular car to sell even in a neglected condition and perhaps donate the procedes to a charity in memory of your father. Just my personal feelings but I always feel rather sad seeing cars in museums rather than in use on the road. Nick
  10. De-greasing an engine block with petrol on a cold day in the garage with a small fan heater on. Found myself on the wrong end of a flame-thrower ! Nearly proved Darwin's Theory .....
  11. Sodium chlorate and sugar made a simple but deadly explosive for us teenagers.
  12. Hi and welcome. Your GT6 looks great in the picture.
  13. From bitter experience; not all winning bidders buying cars on ebay actually pay up and collect !
  14. She is currently just 10 miles from where you saw her at Knebworth.
  15. When and where was that show, Colin ?
  16. Could be a customer's car awaiting attention rather than for sale.
  17. This very dilapidated 1966 Bond Equipe has been standing on the forecourt of a local garage for some time:
  18. A terrible choice to make ! Best of luck with your recovery.
  19. I have had a CTEK 3.8S for several years and it keeps my GT6 battery in top condition for starting the car after long periods of hibernation. I might be talking to Pete about his surplus stock of chargers as we now have 3 out of 4 family cars in hibernation because of Covid. 😉
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