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1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
I thought about spacers but I think new springs will have the same affect, hopefully. -
1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
Just ordered some new front springs as the wheel arches are catching the front tyres. A combination of lowered front springs and non-standard wheels. -
1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
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Anyone own this car on the forum or in the club? A friend of mine owned it and I have some history to give to the owner. It looks like it has been SORN'd since 2004 so hoping it is either being restored (again) or sitting in a garage somehwere, lovely car with cosmic alloys and a tan interior. Thanks
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1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
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1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
Had some fun with the starter, sent it off for a full refurb with Powerlite, superb service, quick turnaround and back on the car within the week. Not straightforward as I have a Dolomite 1500 flywheel fitted to my engine which needs the pre-engaged starter and I didn't fancy removing the engine to replace the flywheel. Long story but the stupid type of thing you do to keep the car on the road when it is your only transport back in the early 90s -
It's just not worth taking the risk, keep it safe.
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Honestly I wouldn't go near this without an airfed mask and appropriate filters or just use cellulose. You only have one set of lungs.
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Tinkering with a Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Radiation Man's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
Car looks fantastic -
1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
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1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
Will be test driving this weekend, still rubbing down and polishing but I can do that while I use the car Only two tyres fitted as they forgot the other two old tyres are newer than I thought so will test drive and drive the car to the tyre fitters. -
1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
New Yokos being fitted this week along with tracking all done at home, still flatting back but almost finished then time to test drive. -
I've just purchased a bag press to recover lots of my bits (have a TR4A to do as well). Hoping this will give an even finish.
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I've just purchased a bag press to recover lots of my bits (have a TR4A to do as well). Hoping this will give an even finish.
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Slots look good
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1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
I think they are Cobras, I did want Cosmic Superslots when I was looking but these were the closest at the time. Not sure what to do regarding refurbing these as I'm not keen on them polished up. They seem to sit better than the dolomite sprint wheels I had on previiously. -
1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
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Just been reading a few threads on here about lack of storage of photos etc, seems ridiculous that this is the case given that storage is next to nothing. Surely it is better to host all images for the benefit of members and non members?
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1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
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1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
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1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
A few more pics from today, need to get some sealant to finish off the windscreen and re-attach the chrome strip on the top of the windscreen frame, also need to finish re-painting the black finishing strips, pop some fresh petrol in and book her in fro some fresh tyres. -
1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
Thanks, I guess too much could find its way onto the brake shoes. -
1979 Vermillion Spitfire 1500
Jase1969 replied to Jase1969's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
Coming together nicely, front trunnions oiled and hubs checked. Front wheels back on. Need to grease the rear hubs next and then rears back on and back on the floor. -
Daily Spit 1500 body repairs & more..
Jase1969 replied to wimpus's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
Thanks, I'll investigate further. -
Daily Spit 1500 body repairs & more..
Jase1969 replied to wimpus's topic in My Triumph Restoration Project
I should clean these on my car as well given the gunk that came out. Are they easy to remove? I'll investigate this weekend.