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

[ShaunW]

If you're struggle to find the right exhaust it's worth remembering that there are firms out there who'll fabricate whatever you want. I had a stainless sports exhaust made for my P38 about 20yrs ago (because nobody then sold one at a fair price) and I think it was only about the same price as a good quality std system. I got to choose how it looked at the back, the exhaust note etc. 

If we want manufacturing in the UK then let's use these sort of people instead of just shipping in more Chinese tin because it's £20 cheaper. I can't find the company I used, maybe they've closed or moved. If people like us don't support British industry then who will? 

[frankcalid]

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.

[Nautam Mistry]

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

 

[Nautam Mistry]

I will be going to the Potters Bar meet tonight at around 8ish so if you are nearby, it would be good to meet another newbie.

Nautam

[frankcalid]

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.

[frankcalid]

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

 

Hope you like the pics! 

[Pete Lewis]

someone been busy emptying the wallet  

enjoy,   

did you change the needle spec to suit the KNs   ?????

Pete

[frankcalid]

Thanks Pete.

Yes the needle spec has also been changed.

Sounds absolutely amazing - just the right growl as I wanted.

[Nautam Mistry]

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

[Pete Lewis]

sorry double entry , we need a delete button ??

Pete

[frankcalid]

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