Maff Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hi all. Just bought my first classic car, a Mk3 Spitfire as the title infers. I love it and driving around the Leicestershire countryside in the recent sunshine is great for the soul! Can anyone recommend a triumph specialist local to me in the Loughborough area? I'd like to book it in for a once over and see if I need to change anything and to confirm it's a good buy! Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 join in with a local area or take a drive to the club HQ in lubenham get it valued at the same time , Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maff Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 I already have a valuation. Is there a garage at Lubenham with a mechanic to look over the car? I'm new to this so I literally know nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 No theres no garage service at hq but bern and john can advise you about the car Theres lot to see in the club shop and museum and the sectioned cars and chassis displays Are you a tssc member ?? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maff Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Yes I joined a few days ago. Ok I might pop over tomorrow and have a look. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 and welcome. We like pictures. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Clive Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Please don't take this as a criticism, but you need to look up the instructions for folding the roof down correctly. And I would be buying a good afternoon if you don't have one. Looks a very good car. It may well be worth getting a club valuation. If as good as it looks in the pics it should be north of 10k. And club valuations are not transferrable between owners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maff Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Yes, you're correct. I bought the car from a dealer and I knew the roof wasn't right so looked up how to fold it away properly and it's now as it should be! Not sure what you meant by 'buying a good afternoon' but I think that may be a misprint! I've had it valued via Lancaster insurance and it is indeed north of £10k. It is a lovely car, every time I see it I smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 26 minutes ago, clive said: And I would be buying a good afternoon Noop, I don't get it either. Probably time for Clive's medication. Nice car! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 if this was a self valuation i would recommend you take out a valuation with the clubs scheme if theres ever a need they will back up your valuation , and as lancaster is a club approved Co it ties it all up nicely you may have done this if so well done and ignore this Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maff Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Pete I'm not sure what you mean? Yes it was a self valuation in that I accurately described the condition and sent detailed pics of the current condition and evidence of previous work. I now have a certified valuation so thought this would be enough in the event of a claim? Could you elaborate on the 'club valuation' please? I'm a sponge and want to learn everything there is to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 you can download the form on the main web page ........scroll down the club holds your certificate it is agreed value following an valuation the certificate is sent to your club insurer and a copy to you the service costs £15 and it lasts two years similar you send photos or have the car examined by an official if there is any accident or what ever the club will back up your valuation and take on any mediation to achieve it if there is is a shortfall best to see page 35 of the june Courier Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 I typed hood bag, goodness knows how it became "good afternoon"! ( Could be overzealous autocorrect, or maybe fat fingers. Or being on holiday) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Maff, The Courier, the club magazine, publishes a page every month with car valuations. These are divided into classes. The person who values your car will decide which class your car is in. Classes are Concours, A1+, A1, A2 and Project. Concours for a mk3 Spitfire is currently £18k, Project £2.5k. Difficult to tell from your pictures which class yours is in, but nearer Concours than Project I think. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maff Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Can someone knowledgeable please pass judgement on the way I've folded the roof in the pics? Also, I'm filling up later, how much of the additive do I add to a full tank and what does it do? Many thanks for your experience and patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Maff said: Also, I'm filling up later, how much of the additive do I add to a full tank and what does it do? Many thanks for your experience and patience! On the top section of the bottle there are markings, before taking the bottle cap off, squeeze the bottle until it fills up in the top section, until the correct the level at the marking for how many litres of fuel you are putting in, Hope this makes sense! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Maff, I think there are directions on the bottle. I used it for a while, a cap full a tank, but it turned my plugs pink and I couldn't see if I was running weak or rich. Then I heard about the "memory of lead" theory. Our engines ran for thousands of miles on leaded fuel and there will be a heavy deposit of lead still on the valves. This will last for 10s of thousands of miles and see most of us out! The generally received wisdom is do nothing until you start to have problems then go for an unleaded head. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 you dont need any addatives there is much lead memory left in the head casting it will run for years and thousands of miles save money just buy decent 97+ron fuel be it supermarket or branded a void these mythical must haves when the head does need some work then is the time to have exhaust inserts added till then drive enjoy save the wallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 There's an echo in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 do we need some Yodeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maff Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Thanks all. Please confirm my roof folding technique is satisfactory?? Or not!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 well its looks better than many ive seen and keeps the window from creasing ......................but then i dont have a roof to fold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Pete that can be taken two ways! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Instructions for roof folding can be found here.. http://www.triumphspitfire.com/Spittop.htm I think it may also be covered in the Spitfire handbook but need to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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