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  1. Just bought my first Spitfire! Joining in for first time.

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    52 minutes ago, Nautam Mistry said:

    Is this not the same car advertised on Autotrader?

    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201806187617265?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&make=TRIUMPH&advertising-location=at_cars&model=SPITFIRE&sort=sponsored&postcode=wd63jn&radius=1501&page=1

    Are you selling up?

    Nautam

    Hi Nautam,

    Unfortunately yes as I've been promoted which means i'll be travelling a lot so can't really enjoy it for the summer.

    I want it to go to a buyer who will truly look after it.

    Once i'm back in UK for good then i'll probably do a MK3 or GT6 Project :)

  3. Just bought my first Spitfire! Joining in for first time.

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    Hello Chaps,

    I thought i'd update you all now that my car is back from being pampered.

    Carried out the below works:

    - Full service & Crypton engine tuning
    - Brand new full exhaust system
    - Gearbox and clutch replacement
    - New indicator and lighting column switches
    - New stainless steel kick plates
    - New Wash/Wiper Knob
    - New black with red piping boot lining
    - New Jaeger Smiths Instrument chrome bezel including clock
    - New outer chrome headlight rims
    - New Windscreen capping
    - New chrome window winder handles
    - New Wiper blades
    - Stainless steel wheel trim 
    - New rear view mirror assembly
    - New dash top ashtray
    - LED footwell lighting when doors open
    - K&N Pancake filter
    - New carburettor jets and needles
    - New ignition coil & HT leads
    - New Accelerator cable 
    - Radiator hose & inlet manifold hose/clips
    - New carburettor heat shield
    - New Kenwood KMM-BT504DAB Bluetooth stereo installed
    - New JL Audio JL C2-525X Evolution 5-1/4" 2-way car speakers installed 
    - Hardtop re-sprayed with new rubber seal and chrome trim
    - Untie rear brake hoses from rear spring and position away from driveshafts
    - Secure fuel and brake lines to chassis at rear of car
    - Replace handbrake pull off spring mount brackets on backplates by welding and fitting new springs
     
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  4. Just bought my first Spitfire! Joining in for first time.

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    1 hour ago, Nautam Mistry said:

    Hi Frank

    What are points 9 to 12 or am I just being too nosey...

    I might drop Moordale a line later on in the year to see if he can do some paintwork/scratch repairs to my car and possibly a bit of hood straightening....he is not too far from me.

    Nautam

     

    9. Indicator is not self cancelling when turning left, it seems to work when turning right.

    10. Replace windscreen seal

    11. Install radio and speaker wires - I can provide the units @ 116

    12. Heater vents in dash rusty - need to be cleaned or replaced.

    I've contemplated and music is always a feel good factor so will be installing audio @ £112 and I may re-do the exhausts @£125 (installation) as it's ear-numbingly loud! (pic attached)

     

     

    Thanks Nautam - im doing lates this week so unfortunately won't be able to attend.

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  5. Just bought my first Spitfire! Joining in for first time.

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    Just to keep you in the loop guys - the following works is requested to be done.

    Hi Dale,

    For now you can go ahead with:
     
    1. Servicing Car @ 250
    2. Tuning @ 85
    4. Install ordered parts @ 350
    5. Fit carpet set in boot - free of charge
    6. fix heater knobs if you can tell me the price @ ?
    8. Install footwell lighting if you can tell me the price @ ? (should be fairly straight forward as seen before)
    13) incorrect/insecure routing or rear brake hoses & fuel line at rear under car @ 110
    14)  accelerator is very heavy/stiff and noisy. It probably requires a new cable and some lubrication elsewhere in the mechanism @ 50
     
    If the gearbox price comes at £600 VAT inclusive then I would like to proceed, instead of fixing the main beam and indicator + adding audio which works out roughly the same given the units are expensive.

  8. Just bought my first Spitfire! Joining in for first time.

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    @Pete Lewis Exhaust photos attached - I think it is an Sports Exhaust.

    Fortunately I will only do local driving and not so much on the motorways so it's kind of bearable - however when I drove it back to London from Leicester my ears were ringing!

    I will see if it's within my budget and perhaps get them replaced for my second phase of updates i.e soft top, alloys + tyres in the near future.

    btw would love to see your guys rides too! 

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  9. Just bought my first Spitfire! Joining in for first time.

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    @Casper - Thank you so much for that, now I know the garageman can't charge me silly money! how long have you been a Triumph fan for?

    @ShaunW - That was amazing fatherly advice and it really made me feel that this forum is showing genuine care and respect for eachother. I am so thankful for that.Totally agree I need to start getting my hands dirty and I will order the toolset now. 

    For the first couple of months my hands are really tied up and I want to make sure that the motor starts off in great condition from the get go, anything after I will do my own DIY.

    I have saved a little budget to get everything mechanically sound and also ordered a few bits and bobs online so that I don't get ripped off by the Garage.

    So far i've ordered:

    HARDTOP REAR SCREEN SEAL
    WINDSCREEN CAPPING 
    HEADLAMP RIM
    REAR VIEW MIRROR 
    B'POST CAPPING
    ASH TRAY ASSEMBLY
    TREAD/KICK PLATE 'TRIUMPH' LOGO 
    Steel Chrome Gauge Dials
    Footwell Lighting
    Hard Top form Ebay which is currently being painted

    I am quite pedantic when it comes to attention to detail - so the above things were needed to really make everything look up to scratch, now my focus is on engine and suspension. 

    This is the to do list i'll be taking to the garage as I don't really have the time to get my hands dirty, and just want the end product so I can drive it out in the Summer around the corner.

    P.S The roof will be addressed in the future.

    1) Service the car
    2) Bad smell of oil / petrol coming in to the cabin - could possibly be a unused vent pipe.
    3) Driver side door knocking when opening - bolt needs tightening
    4) Install ordered parts: 
    Chrome headlight rims 
    windscreen cap, 
    post caps, 
    kick plates 
    rear view mirror 
    chrome rings to gauges
     ash tray 
    re-do any missing or rusted bolts/screws
    windscreen metal trim"
    5) Fit carpet set in boot - with light
    6) Fix heater knobs - not moving
    7) Gauge lighting - make sure all bulbs are working
    8) Install footwell lighting
    9) Indicator is not self cancelling when turning left, it seems to work when turning right.
    10) Straighten gauges and and change bezels to chrome
    11) Install radio and speaker wires - I can provide the units
    12) Exhaust is too loud - can this be quitened?
     

    Picture attached - got my delivery today from Rimmerbros, each item was packaged in brown paper - reminded me of grocery shopping in the states!

    Will keep you guys posted for what happens this Friday at Moordale Motors :)

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  13. Just bought my first Spitfire! Joining in for first time.

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    @Angelfire, 

    Thank you for the wiring diagram after reading your opinions I may skip the hazard light option now.

    @KevinR - You are correct it is an aftermarket replacement as the black one was deterioted I was told, I personally prefer the wood effect so thats all good. Thank you so much for thosel links I will consider ordering those for myself. LOL at your last comment - I hope not I wanted them so that I can say thank you to the vehicles behind me who give me way :)

    @Clive - Yes I may consider leaving them out for now, yes the high beam does not work as well as the Wipers, are these controlled by the same left hand stalk? I notice there is a flick switch under the steering wheel but that apears to control the fan. 


    @Pete Lewis - many thanks for your suggestion, I am not so tech savvy so do you have a link to the side sheild products? 

    I would love to get a toolkit and do all these things myself as it is such great satisfaction. Unfortunately I don't have a garage and wife has just given birth to our first daughter which gets me tied up most the times.

    @Nautam Mistry - Many thanks for your compliment and I hope you complete your car as you like it :) Yes I called JY classics but unfortunately they are booked until July which means I'll miss most of the summer enjoying my Spit. I have called Moordale Motors and they are kind enough to book me in for this Friday 18. I see what you mean about originality - best to keep things simple! deffo need to get those Wipers and high beam sorted as driving it back from Leicester to London was a nightmare in the rain :(


    @John D - Your help is greatly appreciated I will let the garage know to look into this as it really makes my drving experience very unpleasant and I have ended up having headaches with that smell. oh and thanks for the compliment!

    @Pete Lewis - Your last comment I will share this with the garage (probably know this already) to make sure they fix anything that is broken.

    All - I really feel part of the family already and your input is very valuable to a newbie like me, I also have a W123 280 Merc but I understand this is a very different playing field.

    I am thinking of ordering the (attached) parts ready for the garage to install as it may work out cheaper. Spoke to Dale at Moordale and he's been very friendly and welcoming.
     

  15. Just bought my first Spitfire! Joining in for first time.

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    Thank you Angelfire & NonMember.

    1) Oil / Petrol smell - I'll check if there are any leaks or holes thats making it worse at the garage this week.

    2) I will order the part now: https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-724021 - do I need anything else with it or should installing this break free the 2 knobs that are stuck?

    3) I'll ask the garage if they can fix it hopefully won't need a new indicator switch?

    4) Sorry I mean to say high beam lights - don't seem to have this. and as for hazards - which kit will I need from this link? https://rimmerbros.com/ItemSearch--search-Hazard--srcin-1

    5) K&N filters, New shock absorbers, suspension springs etc...anything that will make the ride a little more comfortable to drive (less rattly) and healthy maintenance wise, I am going to get it services so I don't mind spending a few quid to renew some parts as the last owner only drove it 50 miles in the last 2 years locked up nicely in his plush garage. 

    6) Thanks! I will call up Moordale tomorrow and see whether they can book me in sooner than later.

    anything on the Wiper switch query?

  16. Just bought my first Spitfire! Joining in for first time.

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    Thank you for the prompt response Angelfire.

    Should see the pics now as I've embedded them correctly.

    The weblink your provided didn't work unfortunately and that part number will I only need one of those - is there anything else that goes with it that needs ordering?

    Hoping to get more responses on my other questions from the Triumph family - I will happily post progress pics to keep everyone updated. 

    Apologies if I am not so technical but the Spitfire was one of my dream cars and now that I finally have one I really want to fix all the issues I currently have on it.

    Many thanks!

  17. Just bought my first Spitfire! Joining in for first time.

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    Hello Triumph family :) 

    My name is Frank and I am a new proud owner of a Spitfire and would like to introduce myself.

    I have just bought a 1971 Spitfire MKIV 1300 which has done around 50k on the clock. It seemed to be in the best position out of the 4 cars I had viewed and the owner did not let it out in the rain for the past 2 years.

    However there are a few niggly bits I was hoping you guys can help me out with as I am not experienced in owning a Spitfire.

    1) There is a strong oil/petrol smell in the cabin (perhaps it's from the boot) which is always there when I drive, and also I notice it stays on my clothes and it feels like a mechanic has just finished his shift. 

    2) The heater works when I pull the knob however the knobs seem to be stuck in the same position - what part or change must I do?

    3) When indicating left and then turning in the indicator does not switch itself off for some reason - will I need a new part?

    4) I notice I don't have search lights and hazard lights on my dash - no access to controls. - Can I add these on?

    5) I will be giving it in for a service and would like to know what interesting enhancements can I add in (spending a few hundred - not too extreme) to make the drive, performance, stability much more better i.e it already came with electric ignition and also taking in unleaded only fuel.  - so anything else which will benefit the ride / comfortability?

    7) Wipers don't work - was told it was the switch so is this whats needed? ( https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-155495ALT ) 

    6) I live in West London Heston and to book my car in to specialist is a looong waiting time, is there anyone who can work on the issues above - happy to book my car in this week.

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