Spitfire MkIII vs 1500 softtop frame.

Hi all, Is there any difference between these two frames? Are they interchangable? How do I tell which one I have sitting on top of a 1500? Thanks David A. Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try

Re: Window Winder pins removal

Hi all, I just did this task last Sunday and forgot to respond. I had bought a panel removal tool for my truck, you know the kind, it looks like a screwdriver with a forked tip. You are supposed to use it to put around the panel pins to pull them out of the door. Well, I thought this was going

GT6 rocker clearances

Evening all, Well, it is that time of year again, spring is in the air and the LBC's are starting to emerge like little bunnies. Of course it is time to adjust the rocker clearances again, they are chattering a bit. I have two questions, I can not find my engine book right now but I remember

GT6 MKII bonnets for sale

Hi all, A friend of mine has 2 MKII bonnets for sale. The first is a steel one and has a small hole behind the drivers side light (about 2 sq). Otherwise very solid 8 out of 10. The second on is a fiberglass one. I would rate about an 8 out of 10. This has been used, great for a racer. Not

Re: Scare of a lifetime

Laura, It is these kinds of situations where I would normally suggest a BBQ over the weekend. One where a bunch of friends of like interests, in this case Triumphs, meet up for good chat, good food and all around good time. Nigel would be helped and fixed if possible then take a cruise up the

Fuel Economy

Evening all, About a week ago I checked the timing on the spitfire and made some adjustments. I also run her on premium fuel, 92octane or better. Well, I noticed that I was getting really good mileage. On a single tank, 32l (8.7us gal) I have been getting 300+km(180miles) per tank or 9.3km/l

Re: Transmission Advice please

Hi Ken, I lost the snap ring that held the 2nd/3rd gear cluster in my gearbox last year and the symptoms I had were crash shifting into 2nd and 3rd. I ended up driving 1st to 4th until I could pull it out. David A. Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send

How do I tell...

Hi all, After the complete rebuild of the '3 I am back to looking at the planned maintainence on the spitfire. On area of concern is the front brakes, being a spitsix I am not sure if it is using spit calipers or gt6 ones, what are the marks I need to look for to identify which pads to order?

RE: Gt6 overdrive diagnosis

First thing I did, drained it all out and put fresh in :-) At least there is fresh oil in there. David -Original Message- From: Daniel Parrott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: David Templeton [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL

Re: British Car Day Sept 15th

The Waterloo British Car Club (WBCC), is expecting about 20 cars there. If there are no surprises, my TR3a will be there. Always a great turnout and great credit goes to the Vic and the Toronto Triumph Club. If you can attend do. David A. Templeton '59 TR3a /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing

Happy New Year

Hi all, For the second Jan 1st in a row the Spitfire went out for a run into town. The snow had melted 2 days ago and all was dry. What a drive, -3C(approx 30F), the top was up cause my 5 year old was with me. But a good run overall once she warned up. Just when I thought I was the only nuts

Re: LBC, non-Triumph question- longish

Scott, All I can say is don't pay too much for it. I also have been scanning for one for the misses. I have seen the prices around here (southern Ontario) drop as of late. An '88 in near perfect condition is going for about $3-5K Cdn, a friend in my local car club bought a Vanden Plus for

Re: NASS 1500 trim rings

Dave, My poor spit has been running around with 3 trim rings for a year now. It seems they want you to buy the complete set of round lip ones or hopefully find a decent used one. Let me know if you come across a spare one. David A. Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a -Original Message-

Re: weather NONE LBC

We got 8 of _new_ snow last night and today. Still trying to dig the garage out from the drifts. I will be so glad when the warm weather returns. David Templeton Southern Ontario, Canada /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http

Gas prices (was: M.P.G. for a T/R 3)

the fuel crisis of the '70's LBC's are one of the few sane things to drive right now. At least gas wise :-) David Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a (still two feet of snow, bummer) /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi

Seals in general (Re: E-Bay)

and young pup still learning about a car 8 years older than me Aka David Templeton '59 TR3a '74 Spitfire /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list

Accessory fustration - no LBC - longish

for. maybe not! [end of rant] David Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a '95 Sierra K2500 /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL

Mosport

Evening all, Is anyone going to the vintage races at Mosport this year? The one where Triumph is the key marquee? If so, does someone have dates etc? Thanks David Templeton '59 TR3a '74 Spitfire /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try

Spitfire - power radio antenna

Has anyone installed one of these on a Spitfire 1500? Any pitfalls? Issues? Which ones to stay away from? Thanks David Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool

Happy Canada Day

From my family, I would like to wish all of my fellow Canadians a Happy Canada Day and to enjoy wonderful weather for it as well. David Templeton '59 TR3a '74 Spitfire /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin

Spitfire, but no LBC at all

in there somewhere :-D. Enjoy David Templeton '59 Triumph TR3a '74 Triumph Spitfire /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: MY WEEK ==NO LBC CONTENT==

, and everything else works out. This is where you go and do some mental therapy, powder coat something. And no the blood monitor can not be PCed :-) David Templeton /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool

Power antenna

someone. David Templeton NASS #20, for the next 4 years at least '59 TR3a '74 Spitfire /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings

RE: Fuses?

- 1976 GT6 engine and transmission. John can you give us the serial number off the engine, GT6's last year of production was '73. Not that this makes a difference in the fuses but it does help clear up information. Regards David Templeton '59 Triumph TR3a '74 Triumph Spitfire - with a '73 GT6

Spitfire Trim Rings

Having received trim rings from a fellow lister that are right for the Spitfire, I put one on and drove to work and back, in my driveway hit a bump and off it came. Is there any adjustment to the tab-thingys to make a tighter fit? Thanks in advance David Templeton '59 Triumph TR3a '74 Triumph

Heavy acceleration fuel smell

David Templeton '59 Triumph TR3a '74 Triumph Spitfire NASS Charter member #20 /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED

Vic Whitmore

Sorry to bomb the list, Vic please contact me off-list. Thanks David Templeton '59tr3a '74Spitfire *** http://www.team.net/the-local*** *** unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try *** http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool *** http://www.team.net/mailman

oops did it again

in advance David Templeton '74 Spit6 - GT6 drivetrain on a Spitfire '59 TR3a *** http://www.team.net/the-local*** Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html *** unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try *** http://www.team.net

She's coming out, again

at driveshaft Anythings else? Thanks as always David Templeton '74 spit6, spitfire with a gt6 MKIII drive train OD *** http://www.team.net/the-local*** Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html *** unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL

Re: [SPIT6CGT6] Converting GT6 trans to J type overdrive.

swap? Thanks David Templeton '59 TR3a '74 Spitfire with a gt6 drivetrain *** http://www.team.net/the-local*** Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html *** unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try *** http://www.team.net/cgi

RE: [SPIT6CGT6] Converting GT6 trans to J type overdrive.

clip) They are much more 'fixed' when in place. No... I hve no idea of the size of part number [David Templeton] In my case they are not popping off but actually breaking, as in the case last time. It came out of the gearbox in exactly three pieces :-P That makes sense, have

GT6/OD questions

sqealling. The fork pins are showing the flat wearing as seen by many. Can the TO fork pins be replaced? Thanks in advance David Templeton '74 spitfire/gt6 *** http://www.team.net/the-local*** Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html *** unsubscribe

RE: GT6-TR Gearbox conversion longish

. Without the O/D I find the overall experience not very good, I guess it is the same for the spitfire gb's as well. The engines rev high at highways speeds. Who knows a perfectly good working O/D unit may be coming up for sale soon :-( David Templeton '59 TR3a '74 Spit-6 Your messages

Re: 1972 Spit for sale update...possible scam

I'd like to see where he's really located. Hmmm, probably in deep darkest part of Africa, maybe Nigeria David Templeton '74 spitsix '59 tr3a Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register

RE: Foreign Language phrase books - and a Triumph?

. German: Ich bin schrecklich traurig, aber mein Triumph hat Vl auf Ihrer Fahrstra_e ausgelaufen. :-) David Templeton NASS #20 '59 TR3a '74 Spitsix Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register

Re: [Spits] Welcome to the Spitfires mailing list

The ping is good here as well :-) David Templeton ___ Spitfires mailing list Spitfires@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires

Re: [Spits] New Rover UK sheetmetal for a 1974 Spitfire

Where are you located? David - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: spitfires@autox.team.net spitfires@autox.team.net Sent: Fri Jun 13 17:07:03 2008 Subject: [Spits] New Rover UK sheetmetal for a 1974 Spitfire I am active

Re: [Spits] Whitewall tires for GT6?

Wouldn't http://store.cokertire.com/ be the place to look for whitewalls? David -Original Message- From: spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of s1...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 3:58 PM To: spitfires@autox.team.net Subject:

Re: [Spits] Trivia alertTriumph in adver tising

On the front page of the tomtom site, it looks like either a red tr6 or a sunbeam, not sure I am sure others will know better :-) http://www.tomtom.com/ Somewhere on their site they had the spitfire as well. Just picked up the 730 :-) what goes better with a spitfire, darth vader voices :-)

Re: [Spits] Spitfires +GPS

Funny I was looking at a similar setup, not for the spit yet but for the '99 Jeep WJ ( triumph support vehicle for related content :-) ). It has an ashtray that will never get used and was figuring out how to mount the GPS unit there somehow. That leads to the next part of course, adding in usb

Re: [Spits] [EXTERNAL] - More O M G

Remove one zero and that would be more in the ball park  -Original Message- From: Spitfires On Behalf Of Mark J Bradakis Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 9:57 AM To: spitfires@autox.team.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] - [Spits] More O M G