Thanks for all the feedback, much appreciated! I posted several more pics, including engine compartment, etc. http://www.meant2bdriven.com/?q=image/tid/1
Looks like it's the original engine: FC25036, commision is FC24119. Took more pics of the carb setup, as someone commented it was unusual. Think I'm going to take a stab at getting it running before I worry about the rocker panels. Knowing it runs will ease my mind that the engine's not frozen or any other major issues (though I am suspecting transmission issues, since the gearshift doesn't seem connected to anything...) And will probably pick up a harbor freight welder and learn how -- sounds like a MIG welder would be ideal, and I've gotten suggestions to use gas instead of the flux core (as I recall) for better results. I'll also be checkign pawn shops/craigslists for welders too. Anyway, that's the plan. Will be changing the website to make it a bit simpler, probably going with a blog format vs this drupal CMS, which now seems like overkill. OH -- have ordered: How to Restore Your Collector Car (Motorbooks Workshop) The Triumph Spitfire Mk I, Mk Ii, Mk Iii, Herald, Vitesse, 1959-1970 (Triumph) British Leyland Motors Triumph Spitfire, 1962-1981 (Haynes Manuals) [Paperback] by Haynes, John And will be looking into some of the other suggestions as well. :-) Mike On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 8:41 PM, Nick Moseley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks Mike W, great find, that's a really good site! > > Lots snipped:" > > http://www.classic-car-magazine.co.uk/spitrest/spitfire-sill-replacement.htm > l " > > Mike Welch > '69 Spitfire x 2 > '69 Honda SL350 > '76 Honda CB550F > Colorado Springs, CO > Unsnip > > Nick Moseley NASS #278 > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > [email protected] > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html [email protected] http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires http://www.team.net/archive
