Restoration Software

I read a review of some computer software aimed specifically at people undertaking a full car restoration. I've looked at the web site http://www.restoration-manager.com/default.php and it appears a good package, but I have not actually used it myself. I am posting here just to let others know of i

Re: Engine Bay Valences

Why not make them yourself? Plans are on Paul Tegler's page: http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/spitenginepanels.htm You could use ABS sheet but some people use aluminium [sic] Pat (in the UK) PS Paul Tegler was a regular poster on this and the Triumphs list a few years ago, not seen a post

Re: SU carbsInstalling 1969

What needles are in the carbs? Are the air filters clean (I presume so, but just checking) Have you read Paul Tegler's SU Tips page http://www.teglerizer.com/sucarbs/techtip6.htm Pat Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part

Spitfires - Valentines Day

There is an article in today's UK AutoExpress magazine which summarises a survey of 2000 motorists. 42% admit to an 'amorous' encounter when parked up in a country lane, 30% in a forest, 26% in a lay-by, 19% in a public car park and 4% in a traffic jam! 2% admit to a quickie in an automatic car-wa

Re: [Spit] Today, who owns the Triumph brand and manufacturing

Found this: http://www.autoindustry.co.uk/news/04-01-06_11 >From another source talking about the US Spartanburg plant "From 2008, BMW will add a third new model; as mentioned elsewhere in this report, the model will be a 'combination of sports car, coupi and sports activity vehicle'. This will be

Re: [Spit] Factory Hardtop

Rimmer Brothers in the UK cartainly sell headliner kits. The big suppliers in the US probably do as well. There is a section in http://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Spitfire-Vitesse-Restoration-Manuals/dp/1859608671/ref=sr_1_1/102-9813074-8630527?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1179132035&sr=8-1by Lindsay Porter tha

[Spits] New Haynes Spitfire Manual

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spitfire-Manual-Restoring-Servicing-Legendary/dp/1844254623/ref=sr_1_1/202-3139453-1342223?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1192185541&sr=1-1 or http://tinyurl.com/2qlasq if that URL is too long Looks a good read, although a bit off topic for this board Pat ___

[Spits] Gas Prices

We have all heard about the global unrest with stock and oil prices, but the top item on the TV news here in the UK yesterday was how the national average price for 1 litre of regular unleaded petrol has now broken through the #1 mark. Just to remind you, there are 3.78 litres in a gallon (US) and

Re: [Spits] Hub Puller

http://www.triumphspitfire.com/puller.html A 2nd link at the bottom of that page Good luck Pat ___ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Spitfires@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires http://www.team.net/archiv

Re: [Spits] What are the odds!!

Shouldn't valves be adjusted with the engine cold? I do agree with Richard about Valvoline being more palatable than Dr Pepper though. Us English are renown for our good taste! Pat ___ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Spitfires@autox.

Re: [Spits] How many spitfires still alive

Joe Curry still maintains a list The International TRIUMPH SPITFIRE Database It currently has 12,507 listed including my '78 On 11 April 2011 20:31, wrote: > Hi Folks, > My Calculations show that about 314,000 were built - any idea how many are > still up and

Re: [Spits] [TR] Weird attachments

I have *not *received any unusual emails - more probable that Jon Mac (? or another member ?) has a virus that has copied his address book and it is now sending mail from random address #1 to random address #2. Although I know who Jon Mac is from his TSSC writing we have never directly communicate