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  1. E

    Hello from Yorkshire

    Hi all, First time classic car owner, although I've had classic bikes for a while. Bought an Mg Midget 1500 with body rebuilt, but v poor paint. Engine looks ok, but ran like a lame dog. Compression good. Inlet manifold loose! Timing at 16deg and some of the valve clearances a bit baggy...
  2. Bmekosh

    TR6 Fair price for this car?

    Greetings - I'm new to the group, so I don't know if it is proper protocol to show listings. If it isn't, just let me know and apologies in advance. I'm in the market for a TR6. I'm looking for a driver, but not a project. It doesn't need to be pristine, but I'd like good paint, mechanical s...
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    • Forum: Triumph
  3. JimLaney

    I need some basic restoration info for my first car project

    I bought two sprites in pieces. Both are MK IIIs. One was to be the basis of a rebuild and the other a parts car. The problem is that the rebuild started and ended very early in the process 15 years ago and I have boxes of parts from several sources including a 948 engine in pieces. The body has...
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