TR6 Just about finished- 1970 TR6

[Fairview]

Stopping by to say hi (normally I'm next door at the Healey forum) and to share some photos of a 1970 TR6 I've been working on for a friend for a few months. Tomorrow is test drive day, so we'll see how it goes.

Here's a link to a few photos I took an hour or two ago.

https://milepost105.smugmug.com/Cars/1970-Triumph-TR6/27630185_pKQ74m

This TR had sat for quite a long time, and it's been fun bringing it back to life!


Thanks, Jeff

 

[CJD]

Gorgeous!!

 

[TexasKnucklehead]

Very nice indeed. It looks like it's been sitting since 1970.

 

[John_Mc]

Wow! That looks really nice. Did you use a kit on the seats or take them to someone? All very lust-worthy, including what appears to be a lift under the car!

 

[3798j]

Agree - It's really nice. That engine bay is beautiful.

 

[mgedit]

Great job, and my favourite TR6 colour! Cheers, Mike

 

[Fairview]

Thanks very much, guys. It means alot that you're liking the results. I'll post final pictures after all is done and cleaned up.

In the meantime, there are still a few mysteries to solve. The center trim strip that goes across the middle of the grille seems to be NLA without buying the whole grille assembly. I'm hoping to find just that piece. Also, I'm trying to sort out the wiring for the interior lights- it seems more complicated than I expected. I've got another parts order to send in, wiper blades and other small bits.

However, it's ready for the test drive today so we'll see how that goes..

And to answer a couple questions- the seats were a kit, but professionally installed. And that is a mid-rise lift under the car. I'd be lost without it.

Thanks again, Jeff

 

[DNK]

Jeff- Which lift?

 

[glemon]

The car looks great, I am not really a big fan of white, but it looks really good on your clean TR6.

 

[HerronScott]

Jeff,

Lucky friend!

Very nice looking 6.

Scott

 

[Fairview]

Jeff- Which lift?

Don,

It is a mid-rise lift I bought from SnapOn probably 12 years ago. It was about $1800 or so at the time. It has paid for itself several times over. It works perfectly for the TR6, right width to lift only on the frame, and low enough to clear the bottom of the car. I think there are several mid-rise lifts available now, probably less than I paid. They are movable, very stable, and run on 110V (running a hydraulic pump). For the kind of work I do (the fun stuff, no heavy duty underneath in the middle of the car) it is ideal. I'll even lift the car to wax the sides, vacuum, etc., it is that easy to use.

If you have questions about the lift, just pm me and I'll give you more detail.

Jeff

 

[Fairview]

Test drive results:

67 miles today. Nobody had to walk home. Spring clip was loose on carb shaft, so created a little mystery for a while- there goes my careful synchronizing job! Runs too cool on the interstate, need to check the thermostat (or lack thereof!). The new exhaust system (stainless steel) sounds great, rebuilt tranny and new clutch all feel real good. Went out with all lights working, came back the same way, a bit miraculous. Despite all the good news, I still came up with a least 10 more things that I could work on.

The TR6 has a more comfortable ride at 30 mph and above than I remember- smooth, not a floating kind of feel exactly, but almost. A fun car...

Jeff

 

[trrdster2000]

Jeff, I'll look at a couple of grills I have and see if there is a good one among them.

Really nice car and I know how much work you did to make it look like that, mines a '70 and white.

Wayne

 

[Fairview]

Hi Wayne,

Marv Gruber sent a pm and he has one of the center strips he's going to send. Thanks for thinking of me though! Jeff

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Jeff, I'll look at a couple of grills I have and see if there is a good one among them.

Really nice car and I know how much work you did to make it look like that, mines a '70 and white.

Wayne

 

[pdplot]

My grille has no bar either.But - there's nothing to attach it to. Make sure your grille has a bracket in back that the cross bar will screw into. Mine has no bracket and a new grille assembly is expensive.

 

[Phil Holmes]

I'm the lucky friend who will soon be getting the 1970 Triumph TR6 that Jeff Ward et. al. are bringing back to life. It's been 40 years since I last owned a sports car and to have Jeff doing the restoration work makes it worth the wait. The car will be in Baltimore (go Ravens!) and I look forward to meeting forum members at meets.

Best,

Phil Holmes

 

[3798j]

Welcome aboard Phil. Those Maryland back roads and your TR6 are made for each other. Hang out here and you'll find an amazing amount of Triumph knowledge. Plus there are individuals here with truly great diagnostic abilities.

 

[Fairview]

With a little help from my friends...

Thanks to Marv Gruber who graciously agreed to part with the center aluminum strip he noticed I needed for the TR6 grille. That was a big help and I installed it yesterday- moving a bit closer to the finish line. It's good to have friends! Jeff