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That BMW (CSL538/B) is ridiculously smug looking.  Looking forward to seeing more info on the bus.

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Papped these mercs too,

 

Up close they are a bit green from sitting about and have flat tyres

 

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Crazy how British cars still had carbs in 89, the rest of civilisation had been injecting cars nearly 10 years prior to that.

 

 

I had a French car with a carb which was made in '92... But maybe France doesn't count as civilisation either!

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Having a carb in 1989 isn't such a bad thing! My 1991 Honda Civic had twin caburettors - and bloody good ones too. You didn't get many fuel injected superminis, even in the late 1980s. Was only catalysts that really forced them on the market - though I seem to recall Lada bravely attempted to make them work with a carb anyway.

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Carb n cat . Enough to make mechanics of a certain age cry

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God knows, but if it's a twin cam then start planning your retirement. Incidentally, I bet you'd still get a daft amount of money for the Escort.

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God knows, but if it's a twin cam then start planning your retirement. Incidentally, I bet you'd still get a daft amount of money for the Escort.

I was thinking it was more likely a Briggs and Stratton

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This is Teddy the TK, I've had it about two years but have got the brakes off for a rebuild, I rebuilt the servo with a new seal kit, then had the m/cyl bored out and resleeved,fitted new front wheel cylinders/pipes/flexis, I'm hoping to get it back on the road soon if I get the time, I just need new rear cylinders and a silencer and I've got some good part worms to go on,just need some tubes.

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It came without rear lights but my dad gave me these off his motorbike trailer and I think they look smart

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#3624 in a series of ∞

 

"Bloody hell. That Triumph looks so smart. Love the way the overriders almost join the tail lights. And of course, FWD, amazing packaging. Incredible to believe that it was launched in 1965, and was designed for long life and ease of maintenance and looked crisp, modern."

 

Bloody BLMC merger. They only recognised Triumph should be the technology leader by the time of the SD1, by which time it was too late anyway.

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1300FWD's are lovely things. I'd sell a body part for a TC.

 

Some excellent pappage Sir.

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Love the TK it looks absolutely splendid what a great motor. What style of body are you planning for it ?

 

A classic lorry is something I definitely want  need​ to get in the next few years.

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He won't be smiling when he sees the car he's got to fix.....Good luck with it, though, a brave save!

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Crikey, never mind unfinished project, looks like the previous bloke barely started it. Good luck!

 

There's a third Jag in your fleet isn't there? If so, pics please.

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Oops LOL

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Great thread! Really enjoyed reading all your tales of fettling old crocks :)

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Re-stuff lost in pockets; I've lost tools in my pockets before.

"Where are my snips? FFS WHERE ARE MY.....oh"

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