Phil C Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 Hi all Newbie to the club and forum. I learned to drive in a 1974 MkIV Spitfire back in 1976. It was my Mums car and after I passed my test I was (occasionally) allowed to take it to school ??. I loved it. After finishing Uni and getting paid employment in 1981 I treated to myself to a TR7 FHC. It turned out to be a heap of trouble but I still thought it looked like a Ferrari.....well from the front if you squinted. No more Triumphs in my life until last year when I bought a 1969 13/60 convertible to restore. It was on the road with a current Mot but needed TLC. I then saw a 1970 Vitesse Mk2 convertible with o/d for sale on ebay. It was partially dismantled and being sold for spares. I bought it with the intention of donating the running gear to the Herald but after closer inspection decided to save it. So the Herald was put on hold and I have embarked on restoring the Vitesse?. Currently just finishing the chassis with new outriggers etc. Having a quick look through the forum I think I am going to find you and your experience invaluable, thank you in advance? Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 Hi Phil, Welcome to the club/forum. As a fellow Vit owner I'll be following your progress with interest. Although our area ( Wessex) meet is a fair way from you I'm sure you'd be very welcome if you're ever over our way. Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 Welcome, Phil! Cleary your early inoculation against Triumphitis didn't take, but don't fight agauinst it now! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 welcome to the mad house Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 We're all mad here..... but it helps. Welcome Phil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 Yes everything from red leather/velvet (don't ask......yet!) to the most intricate mechanical questions. It's all here... somewhere. Don't be afraid to ask....anything. There is a wealth if knowledge here waiting for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 Welcome Phil! That Vitesse looks a much better starting point for restoration than mine was when my mate Phil started on it (two owners and 28 years ago). I look forward to reading about your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Welcome aboard! Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Hi Phil, Long time Vitesse owner (30 years) and serial Triumph botherer, based in south Somerset, so only 20 miles from you. My Vitesse is a runner....... but my GT6 project has some way to go. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Welcome Phil, Good to hear from a fellow Triumph nut. I guess owning a Triumph is a bit like a drug, it never goes away. Though in a good way. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Hi and welcome Phil ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil C Posted August 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Thanks all for your welcome. Turned a corner today as I finished welding and put a coat of paint on the Vitesse chassis! Feels like real progress?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 I can nearly hear it running !!! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTV8 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil C Posted August 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 11 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: I can nearly hear it running !!! Pete ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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