Gary Flinn

There are no fixings between the end of the rear lower stainless finisher and the bottom of the Hood Frame adjacent to the rear corner of the Door window. It relies on tension, there is a flap on the inside of the hood that folds over the inside of the hood well steelwork secured by 'U' shaped clips to keep the tension Regards Gary

Congratulations!! I look forward to seeing it some time in the future at one of the Shows (Silverstone in June maybe?) If you need any help or advice ask away. Here's to a hot dry summer and plenty of top down motoring 😎 Regards Gary

Here's another nice looking Convertible with Over-drive I've just seen listed to add to the mix? https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1553411 Regards Gary

My answers and advice adjacent each Query above Gary

No Problem How did you get on viewing the Valencia Blue Vitesse on Saturday? PS - The Gorgeous E-Bay Herald sold for £10,200.00 which is an excellent buy for someone I reckon. Gary

I now have my discounted tickets, not been to Silverstone in an age so really looking forward to it🙂 Gary

I've just had a look on E-Bay at Lunch time and if you want to consider an option to a Vitesse, how about an uprated Herald 13/60 Convertible with Spitfire Spec Engine and Overdrive, this is a beauty? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155402016656?hash=item242eae9790:g:jFgAAOSwBOVj5jPl Gary

According to the Standard Triumph body build notes, the Front bulkhead section is the only one not adjustable fore/aft, in fact the holes in the bulkhead for the front fixing bolts into the front outriggers offer no adjustment. Adjustments can be made to the rear Tub, Bonnet and doors. I spent an age trying to get everything to fit correctly when I rebuilt my old Vitesse, even though the body had never been off the Chassis previously and all the original panels were still fitted (Apart from the sills) it was a Pain in the A**e! If a car's had replacement panels and repairs, it is even more of a struggle to get everything to align correctly, but can be done with patience. Gary

14" is a popular size and gives you a bit more Knee/Leg room than the standard size which I presume is 15" for a Mk3 GT6? I had a 15" Formula Wood rimmed wheel on my Vitesse and although it looked good, I didn't find it comfy at all I have a 14" Diameter Motolita Wood rimmed wheel on my current Classic and it's fine I wouldn't advise going any smaller unless you've got strong arms Gary

This one's also been for a sale a while but looks worth a look? https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1510155 Regards Gary

Very nice indeed, but if that sells it would be a new World Record price for a Vitesse (Sports 6) Regards Gary

Here's a link to the one Clive mentions above https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1550142 This car was listed last year for considerably more money, it was restored by a reputable Triumph Restoration company so well worth a look. Regards Gary

Colin It looks like the retaining flange in your tank is distorted, maybe the senders been replaced a couple of times in the past and a PO's been a bit to heavy handed when replacing the lock-ring? You may need to carefully fettle it back into a better shape with a hammer and a block of wood (Especially the 3 curved sections that the retaining ring locates on) so when you insert the seal/sender/retaining ring the retainer is a better/tighter fit and won't pop out. There's none of this with the earlier 6 screw senders, I wonder why they decided to change it. Gary

They do look the part, I must agree. I'm not sure regarding the seat belt mounting, the original mount on the 2 Litre cars as you probably know is on the rear inner wheel arch and the belt passes through a slot in the rear side trim panel (Photo below). I wouldn't recommend fitting them to the side of the 'B' Post Hood well area, the forces involved in an accident are very severe and they may well pull out! PS - I have discovered the name of the owner of the car, I will try and find his contact details for you as I'm still in touch with the owner of my old Vitesse who knows him Gary

Colin This should explain screw sizes, it states Wood screws but I believe it's the same for Self tapping screws too Regards Gary Bolt Depot - Wood Screw Diameter and Number Table.pdf

I have seen both rivets and the short Chromed self tappers shown by Colin used to secure the Treadplates (No.6 size I think). I think I picked up some suitable short Chrome self tappers as shown from an Autojumble off one of the Suppliers that specialises in fixings, I've no idea if any of the usual suspects supply them. A phone call or e-mail to TD Fitchets or Canley Classics and you may get lucky Colin I've found these Stainless steel ones on the net which will do the job I reckon https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiJ1aDE0JT9AhUVhVwKHXrXDuoQFnoECBoQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingfasteners.co.uk%2Fno-6-a2-stainless-steel-pozi-flange-head-self-tapping-screws%2F&usg=AOvVaw13Bl5X1hZe4II_270xPmEj Regards Gary

I attended the MG/Triumph spares day on Sunday and spotted this lovely Vitesse fitted with MX5 Seats. I believe they had been re-trimmed to suit the existing interior and looked very smart and not at all out of place, if you look closely you can see that they clear the 'B' Posts and would no doubt be fine for someone six foot plus. Apologies for the poor quality, but they where taken with my phone and I couldn't stop the reflections from the windows I believe the owner is from Gloucester area, although I didn't get chance to talk to him unfortunately, so I hope he doesn't mind me sharing these Photo's on here? Gary

Colin I can remember having issues when I fitted a new Sender Unit and Seal on my Vitesse tank during it's rebuild. I think I had to tweak slightly inwards carefully with a hammer and a block of wood the 3 retaining lugs on the circular tank opening so the lock ring was a tighter fit. I wasn't convinced it would seal at first but it worked and held the contents of a full tank in place I'm sure the new seal I got was rubber though which may have helped, it wasn't the fibre/gasket material type (I much prefer the earlier type with the 6 screws) Can you post any photo's? Gary

I had a similar problem with the MGF Seats in my convertible. I'm 5' 8" tall and just about had enough room when they were set fully back An option is to sell on your MGF Seats and fit MX5 Seats which will clear the 'B' Post and give you more rearward travel as they are narrower at the top, I believe they recline too. PS - Here's an image I've borrowed off this site of MX5 Seats in a Herald Convertible Gary

This is a link to a similar query on the TR Register Forum which may help? https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/81698-pi-pedestal-distributer-metering-unit-installation-and-timing/&do=findComment&comment=779863 Regards Gary

I did this job during lockdown, I used 2 x 750ML cans of Dynax S50 and also 2 x 500ML of Dinitrol 3125 Aerosol I already had, this was for a Sunbeam Tiger though which probably has a lot more cavities and box sections than a Small chassis Triumph. I drilled additional holes for application/drainage as advised by the owners club, shake the cans well and warming them in warm/hot water seemed to help with better application. Be warned, it is a very messy job!! I didn't have access to a ramp, so had to jack the car as high as possible on Axle sands, I wore disposable paper overalls, goggles and a mask If doing the job inside your garage put something down to soak up the inevitable spillage that will come out of the drain holes and keep a door or window open for a bit of ventilation Good luck Gary

Congratulations! It looks to have been restored to a good standard with a lot of sensible upgrades. Looking at the write up, don't forget to oil those Trunnions with EP90 Gear oil before you go out in the car and get the tracking checked and adjusted Also, be sure to check for any loose bolts on the Suspension/Steering and an Oil and filter change after 500 miles, with a re-torque of the cylinder head would be prudent too Good luck and Enjoy. Gary

Spotted this one on E-Bay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325513994571?hash=item4bca25614b:g:YAEAAOSwNihj1A4g If it was a similar age Vitesse I would be sorely tempted?🤔 Gary

I had this recommended for use in my Current Classic by the previous owner https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjD2orxh-D8AhVTgVwKHQtnBkIQFnoECCUQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.millersoils-shop.co.uk%2Fvspe-power-plus-one-shot&usg=AOvVaw3sKlXJuGB-PNQsyyedpbhd I have no idea if it works, but it states it contains a lead replacement additive, Octane Booster and also helps protects against the effects of Ethanol. If your not sure and for piece of mind give it a try. Gary

The Early Mk2 GT6 had the same wheel as the TR5 (Photo attached). I'm not 100% sure on this, but I seem to have read the later Mk2's had the same wheel as the first Mk3's though? Gary