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Thanks Doug I shall invest in some Mintex pads and new brake shoes whilst I’m at it. Depending on how it all feels after that a servo may be on the cards? All the best Chris

After it’s extended cruise, my Mk2 Spitfire finally arrived from South Africa in July and I’m pretty pleased with it. Original condition with no rust, with the exception of a little bubbling on the boot and one or two dings on the bonnet. Panel fit is ok. Engine block is ‘GD’ but has the original Mk2 top end. just waiting on the DVLA now, post NOVA completion, to get her registered, apparently they have a 3 to 4 Month backlog due to, Covid, industrial action etc etc. On the positive side at least the delay in being able to drive the car has meant I can sort out a few niggles e.g rear lights not working (now sorted following some advise from TSSC member), the handbrake travel is more than excessive and need looking at. Toying with the idea of fitting seatbelts and probably will? And overhauling the brakes, on a 200m test run the brakes felt positive on the pedal but pretty poor stopping power, I’m not sure whether this is the norm and I’ve have just got used to very good brakes on my BMW

Thanks for the advice gents, it was a loose wire going into a bullet connector to the nearside taillamp and also a faulty 20amp glass fuse, which looked fine as the filament was intact but a light meter said different. So all advice was more more or less spot on. Such a simple wiring harness as well. Regards Chris

Thanks gents, I should have said that the number plate light was out as well. I’ll check the wiring loom for any breaks or loose connections and also take a look at the fuse box as well.

Evening everyone. I have an issue with the rear lights on my Mk2 Spitfire. All wiring appears intact and both dual filament bulbs are good but only the brake filaments work, the rear lights don’t? All front lights are ok. Does anyone know whether the wiring to the rear lights is on a sub circuit loom or are served by their own fuse etc, it’s baffling me. Whilst I’m still waiting on the V5C and want to get this sorted out before it’s first MOT. All the best Chris

Hi Chris Whilst the cost of shipping is a little on the high side, I decided to import this one because the purchase price was very good (in the end) it’s a one family car from new and has no rot/rust. I’ll be posting some photos probably over the weekend. Regards Chris

As my car has just landed at Southampton docks after a lengthy negotiation, South African export issues and a ‘cruise’ that took in most of the coast of West Africa, followed by stop offs at Tilbury, Bremerhaven, Copenhagen, Immingham and Antwerp, I though I would say hello to fellow members before she finally arrives on Tuesday. Back in the day (mid 80’s ) my first Triumph was a Dolomite 1850, which I thought was so much better than my mates Escorts and Cortina’s. A break of around 20 years and I bought a MK2 Vitesse convertible, which I renovated and then sold to an American who imported it to Chicago via Liverpool and Baltimore, a brief spell of Stag ownership and now I’m the proud owners of 1966 Mkll Spitfire. Once I’ve gone through the NOVA process, register, MOT and fettle, I’m looking forward to driving it and hopefully meeting up with a few other members in and around Leicestershire. All the best Chris

Dear all Interesting short film on the Sky channel Talking Pictures TV, that aired on Monday 7th June at 4.10PM The car being born is Triumph Herald Coupe in Green and White and shows its launch with Giovanni Michelotti, then 4x Standard/Triumph apprentices assembling the Herald on a stage. programme then goes on to show Heralds being road tested before moving onto other manufacturers such as Rootes. A bit of nostalgia and well worth a watch Regards Chris

Thanks for all of the suggestions, I think I’ll wait until the car arrives, determine what I’ve actually got to play with, then use it during the summer and decide on a course of action over the winter. I hope to see some other Triumph drivers out there over the next few Months. Regards Chris

Hello All, I'm hoping that some members could provide me with some advice and options relating to my soon to be arriving Mk2 Spitfire? At some stage in the cars life, a Herald 1200 engine (GD115896HE) has been fitted, retaining twin carbs and the correct exhaust manifold (I think) Ideally I would like to get the car back to original specification as I assume the bhp will be down? I'm guessing that my options are: 1. Leave (GD115896HE) in the car as I wont be able to tell the difference in performance? 2. Try to secure a complete replacement FC 1147cc engine but I expect that these may be a little scarce? 3. Would I be right in saying that the Herald and Spitfire blocks are the same so I could get the engine rebuilt using a Spitfire Camshaft and Cylinder Head? Any advice on the best course of action and that my vague assumptions are correct would be really appreciated. On a non-engine topic, if anyone has any experience of fitting a brake servo and some uprated discs/calipers I would be interested in knowing whether this is an easy/useful modification All the best Chris (newbie)