Triumph Spitfire

Triumph Spitfire MK IV Restoration Parts 5Picture Of Triumph Spitfire MK IV CarTriumph Spitfire MK IVRestoration Parts 5The bonnet had to be removed for repair of both the bonnet and the front of the chassis. To remove the bonnet the main lights have to be removed, so the wires and loom were labeled (I used inkjet avery labels as the stick to themselves well when wrapped around cables and once written on don't smudge).Once the lights and cowls are removed the only thing to do is to unbolt the four bolts in the bonnet boxes which are under the over-riders. Although the bonnet is quite large, it was light enough for the wife and I to lift clear...

Triumph Spitfire Cars Models Triumph Spitfire MK IV Restoration Parts 4Picture Of Triumph Spitfire MK IV CarTriumph Spitfire MK IVRestoration Triumph Cars Parts 4Let's start the renovation. In this series of articles did not try to teach you how to do things or recommend methods, I will document my experiences and how I wanted to do the things they were right or wrong I am sure that you get something from them.Before the start I have a lot of digital photos of reference, so that when it comes time to get all pieces that I have some idea where they then have to go all back together again. I also wrote a spreadsheet. I use the overview of all components...

Triumph Spitfire Cars Models Triumph Spitfire MK IV Restoration Parts 3Picture Of Triumph Spitfire Cars MK IVTriumph Spitfire Cars MK IVRestoration Triumph Cars Parts 3After the drive shaft was repaired and the interior back together, it was time for a test drive. What felt a difference the whole Triumph Spitfire cars is much smoother at all speeds and was able to cruise at 65 mph without any problems.A job that has traditionally required you to have all the classics I heard, to change the water hoses. It does not cost much to do and can really help with all the reliability on a hot summer day. I bought the pipe from the Moss kit for about £...

Used Classic Triumph Spitfire Cars Models Triumph Spitfire MK IV Restoration Parts 2Picture Of Classic Triumph Spitfire Cars Classic Triumph Spitfire CarsTriumph Spitfire Classic Cars Parts 1Over the next few weeks the cars was very reliable and great fun to drive as long as the speed was kept below 55. All the mechanical components were working fine, all the gears could be selected without any crunching, the engine was running smooth (as can be expected from this type of engine) and no oil was being burnt or dropped ( yes there was oil in the sump).Triumph Spitfire Cars what then that a new plan was formulated, instead of starting on the restoration...