project 1979 Triumph Spitfire!

[Noel Tidybeard]

On 25/05/2024 at 19:07, SiC said:

 

that's a handsome old hector there!

oh the spitfie is quite nice too!🤣

[SiC]

Weathers nice isn't it! About time. Also about time I gave my Spitty a drive considering I've only done about 20 miles in it this year so far.

@motorpunk should recognise this. His pictures are much better.

There is a little sign to say please respect that it's a private site. Maybe motorpunks book has made it a popular location? 😄

 

@PhilA will recognise this location.

 

Final snap of a good ol' pre-warboys road sign.

 

Fantastic fun. Even if there is a lot of strange disconcerting noises when driving. Probably driving the moderns far too much. I really should use it more. 

Also given me the spark to finish welding the Midget once the weather cools a bit. Plus made me fancy something else (I really want a 1100 but would settle for a similar aged porridge British saloon)

 

[artdjones]

On 26/05/2024 at 13:37, SiC said:

Front end I pumped grease into the kingpins

Always EP90 oil on the front uprights. Grease doesn't flow enough.

[somewhatfoolish]

Grade 00 grease is probably a reasonable compromise if they're a bit worn or the welch plugs leak.