Mat Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Hi I have had quite a few Triumphs over the years including Heralds, Stags, TR7 & GT6's plus a few other makes. In October 2016 I spotted this on Ebay: It has been off the road since 1986 but the price was right as the chassis had already been done I knew that I could probably sell just the restored chassis, for the price wanted. so I took the risk and brought it! (blind!) So this is what arrived last October: There were a few parts missing, some I knew about (bonnet, carpet) some I did not know about (headlights, petrol tank, interior side vents, rear quarterlights etc) the propshaft was for non-overdrive (but is is an "O" chassis number, so its original box) but I was overall very pleased with it, the body was not as bad as it looked, engine turned over easy (with plugs loose) and the interior parts just needed a really good clean. To be continued on next post....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 So the work began..(don't have a garage! or even a big garden) so all the work you are about to see was done on the driveway chassis and shell was kept under a car cover, or in my tiny garden shed. I decided early on to bare-metal the bodywork Notice how solid the front lip of the roof is! This was done all over, and it ended up like this, ready for final prep and a professional respray I was without it for 4 weeks, then this is what I got back: Looking good! I'm sure you'll agree This was 3 weeks ago today... To be continued in next post........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Mat, Well done! Is that Inca Yellow?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Here is where it is now, 3 weeks after getting it back Last Thursday the engine started for the first time in 31 years - connected everything up turned the key and it fired up straight away and sounds great and is the smoothest GT6 engine i,ve had!! (I've had 2 others) All that needs doing is the brakes, then a good polish, it will be ready to show.... If anyone needs any help on a MK3 GT6 let me know, I have got over 1500 photos of the restoration, if anyone would like to see any part of it. So from This To This In 7-8 months, single handily, only working outside when dry, through the winter, While working my day job full time.......It can be done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Mat, Well done! Is that Inca Yellow?..... Yes it is, not 100% original (I think inca was from 1976 originally) but it looks superb in it, I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 This is the interior now I have deliberately left the door cappings off for 2 reasons 1) the paintwork is so good on the doors 2) the yellow looks really good with the black Needless to say the car is now stored in a outdoor Carcoon (Expensive but highly recommended) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Well done - great to see another back on the road Thanks for sharing the story in pictures, Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Lovely looking rebuild! Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Yes it is, not 100% original (I think inca was from 1976 originally) but it looks superb in it, I think I agree. My first car was a Spitfire 1500 in Inca Yellow, so I have a soft spot for it........ Your car looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Well done - great to see another back on the road Thanks for sharing the story in pictures, Gully Stunning! Lovely looking rebuild! Karl I agree. My first car was a Spitfire 1500 in Inca Yellow, so I have a soft spot for it........ Your car looks great. Thanks for all the nice comments, much appreciated Here are a couple more photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Fantastic looking restoration ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 This shows what can be done with limited facilities and some serious enthusiasm mad or brilliant well done pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Absolutely brilliant, clearly a very experienced restorer. I've been tinkering with mine for 2 years and its no where near that good. Where are you Matt ? - I need a neighbour like you! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Absolutely brilliant, clearly a very experienced restorer. I've been tinkering with mine for 2 years and its no where near that good. Where are you Matt ? - I need a neighbour like you! Adrian Thanks for your compliments I would not call myself an experienced restorer! All I've done in the past is a little tinkering to keep my classics on the road. I certainly have not brought one in about 300 pieces before! And never a "nut & bolt" restoration. I'm just in Cornwall on the border with Devon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I have deliberately left the door cappings off for 2 reasons 1) the paintwork is so good on the doors 2) the yellow looks really good with the black THAT I agree with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Passed MOT first time today, with no advisories!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 One year later, still going strong, some better photos taken the other evening & a nice backdrop..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Cracking Lovely location too - and light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, Anglefire said: Lovely location too - and light. About 2 miles from my house ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 Take a bow, young man - that is stunning! (One small point tho - that fuel line looks very close to the water-pump pulley - it may be just camera angle and I'm sure you've secured it properly, but just want to check?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 7 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: Take a bow, young man - that is stunning! (One small point tho - that fuel line looks very close to the water-pump pulley - it may be just camera angle and I'm sure you've secured it properly, but just want to check?) Thanks for your observations! (amazing what a fresh pair of eyes can spot) I'm sure it is just the camera angle, I know the metal fuel pipe just behind the rubber hose you can see is supported on the water pump housing top bolt (as per original) so It should be ok, but next time I get it out I will check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 Everything seems fine, it was just the camera angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 I notice you have gone back to door cappings. Any particular reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 An interesting route for the fuel line, I guess it must be different for the mk3. My mk1 goes over the top in front of the rocker cover Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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