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Phew, thanks!

Reviving this thread. Just double checking that there is cast aluminium around the old steel pipe? I've cut off the old steel pipe at each end and tapped and drilled two male adapters as per the posts above, but I'm worried if the steel tube inside the manifold rusts then I'll get coolant leaking into the inlet...bad news if so. I highly doubt there isn't cast aluminium around the original steel pipe to safeguard this but just wanted to check! Thanks!

I'll give James Paddock a call and see what they say. Thanks!

County don't seem to have direct website. Where is the best supplier to buy from please? Thanks

Hi clive, Thanks for all the info. I'll call Mick and Dave tomorrow to see what they have. Seems like I may have found some Vandervell bearing but just need to know sizes after the engine inspection this week. Thanks!

Hello all, I am just doing some research on new oversized pistons for my 1965 1147cc Spitfire engine which is currently at the machine shop being inspected and measured up. It currently has .030 oversized bores and will need to go to either .040 or .060 (depending on how the inspection goes this week). I found this an incredibly helpful comparison between NOS and aftermarket pistons (http://www.wbclassics.com/tech/tr6/engine/triumph-tr6-cast-piston-comparison). My engine builder is old school and specifically asked me to find NOS pistons if I could and didn't like the quality of County, although I know their quality has dramatically increased over the last few decades (and possibly even overtaken AE). I was wondering if anyone has a set of NOS .040 or .060 pistons so I can compare prices and see what the engine builder would prefer to use? I'm based in North Yorkshire and learning as much as I can, being in my early twenties, from those who have been engine rebuilding for decades so just want to see whats out there before I go in head first! It seems like NOS valves, tappets, rings seem to be a little easier to find which is good. Are these considered the best quality or is there an aftermarket supplier in the UK thats best to buy these engine overhaul components from? Have a look at my car on my profile, I did all the bodywork over university summer holidays a few years ago but now I'm on with a full mechanical/chassis/suspension rebuild during the COVID lockdown! Many thanks, Oli

Hi DannyS, Did you remove the b post finishing caps to fit your hardtop? The rear of mine is all fitted now but is out by a centimetre or two on the top lip of the windscreen frame. I think taking off the b post caps would help free up some space? many thanks Oli

Good morning, I am about to renew my insurance on my 1965 Mk2 Spitfire. The past year it has had a respray, fibreglass bonnet attached whilst I can spend more time fixing the original, suspension overhaul and many other bits changed and added like wire wheels... See pictures for more. Before I called around I wanted to ask what it may be worth after being bought for £4750 a couple of years ago or if the price has changed at all? Many thanks Oli

Hello, Does anyone have a nicely chromed set of front overriders for Mk2 Spitfire? Thanks

Thanks DannyS, I think your plan is a far better option than using the swivel pin handles and engineering the windsrceen frame to fit the 'fitting plates'. Many thanks!

No I haven't yet bought them I was just wondering if anyone had some previous knowledge of fitting the Ashley hard top to a mk2 but it doesn't seem to be the case! Is the 'bubble' type hardtop a similar fitting and if so has anyone fitted one of these before? Thanks

Good evening, Does anyone have any first hand experience fitting an Ashley hard top (as pictured) to a mk2 Spitfire? The two fitting handle pins that tighten up into the holes on the top of the windscreen are too loose and therefore I thought these plates (see pics) would be the right idea? Take the aluminium cover off the top of the windscreen (again) and then find a way to fit them, however I think they'll stand too proud and therefore will not fit underneath the aluminium cover when re-attached. Attached are the two photos and then an email response from Mick Dolphin explaining the predicament a bit further! Thanks!

Still looking! Unfortunately Colin Lindsay couldn't find them...

Hello, Has anyone got any sizes needed for racing number circles for the Spitfire doors and hardtop roof? Thanks, Oli

Thats very kind of you Colin. I've pm'd you.

Thanks Pete!

Hello, Does anyone know where I can find a pair of these please?!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292662910966 Triumph Spitfire Mk 1,2,3 Ashley/Williams Pritchard fastback hardtop. This fits the round windowed Mk 1,2 and 3 Spitfires only. Two sunroof version is even more rare than the already rare Ashley versions. Full fibreglass hardtop and perspex windows. All surfaces are scratched and some areas will need repairing before a new paint job. Comes with boot lid hinges, boot handle, parcel shelf, fuel pipe and aluminium window surrounds. Happy for collection or buyer arranged courier. Dimensions 180cm x 130cm x 40cm and around 20kg.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MIDGET-948-1098-1275-HS2-TWIN-SU-CARB-CARBURETTOR-SERVICE-KIT/352411730972?epid=1842354565&hash=item520d60441c:g:VK8AAOSwVNxaFUMr or this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-SPITFIRE-MK-1-2-3-4-1200-1300-DOLLY-HS2-TWIN-SU-CARBS-REBUILD-KIT/352394873238?epid=1624757216&hash=item520c5f0996:g:bmEAAOSwVFlUJXu4#rwid ?

In what way did Andrew Turner not do a good job? Thanks

They have given me the best quote and time scale so far, I'm worried now!

Hi all, How come Andrew Turner is not worth doing? Thanks

Hello all, I need to get my SU HS2 Mk2 Spitfire carburettors refurbed and preferably exchanged as cannot wait the estimated 10 weeks Rimmer Bros quoted me. Does anyone have a pair that they would exchange or know of someone/a business who does please? Many thanks, Oli

Hello all, I have a main exhaust silencer and end tailpipe exhaust box that have recently come off my mk2 Spitfire. All dimensions and condition/pics are on the links. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Spitfire-stainless-steel-exhaust-main-silencer-TH35-GEX3199SS/292635010875 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Spitfire-Stainless-Steel-Rear-Box-and-Tailpipe-exhaust-Mk1-Mk2-TH37/292635021862 Thanks!

I take it the bend in this key isn't a very good sign...