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  1. L

    MGB Rebuilding a 1977 MGB

    Hello everyone. I am very new to the classic car scene, especially MG’s. My father passed away and left me his 1977 MGB, I graduated this summer so with the extra free time i have started to rebuilt it and get it going again after sitting for about 8 years. So far I haven’t caught any serious...
    • lacombe
    • Thread
    • 1977 mgb fuel rebuild restoration shifter
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MG
  2. BigGreen

    For Sale Anderson / Moment Restoration Guide for sale

    Anderson / Moment Restoration Guide for sale Collecting was very effective and now I have several copies, time to say goodbye to this one. It is in a very good (but not new) condition. Little stains on the edge but no grease. Make me an acceptable offer, shipping costs on request. Hans, from...
  3. H

    Restoration Magazines and Books

    Dear All, I'm writing because the Auto Restorer magazine has closed. I have been reading it for several years and am looking for a replacement. Are there other restoration magazines that you recommend? Are there auto restoration books that you have found useful with your cars? Thanks.
  4. S

    New Member Intro - Steve Kirby

    Hello All British car fans, I am happy to be joining the forum. I currently own the following British Cars: 1958 Jaguar XK150 OTS, 1965 Jaguar Mark X 4.2, 1967 Austin Healey 3000 (BJ8), 1974 Jensen Healey, all of these fully restored. In process: 1954 Swallow Doretti (look it up). Waiting...
  5. T

    New Member - TR6_guy

    Hi Everyone in virtual blog-land! I've had five TR6 cards over the years. Restored 3 of them and used the fourth to complete a full restoration of my fifth car. I've owned my 1972 Sapphire Blue TR6 since 1984 and she's traveled with me through my entire aerospace career within the US and...
  6. C

    Hello from SE Louisiana

    Had a TR-4A while in Air Force training in Monterey, CA in 1973 and sorry I didn't keep it. Was considering a Cobra kit car for a retirement project but discussion with my brother lead to going for a V8 restomod of a TR-6 instead. Picked up a -6 in Dallas in January which was on a salvage...
  7. D

    For Sale For Sale: 1972 Triumph Spitfire [Restoration Project]

    Year: 1972 Make: Triumph Model: Spitfire Mk4 Vin: FK34820U Color: Black/Tan Trans: Manual Engine: 1500cc Mileage: 41,600 (original) Title: Clear Description: This spitfire is a perfect candidate for a restoration project. I have only owned it for 2 years and it has been garage kept its...
  8. R

    Re: Hello!

    Re: Hello! Greetings fellow enthusiasts. My name is Ron and my family (dad) and I have two TR3As, a 1960 and a 1961. My Dad is, I believe, the second owner of his 61, which he bought some 50 or so years ago. I have always loved that car and have fond memories of it through my earliest...
  9. JimLaney

    How to treat media blasted steel

    Cleaned my engine back plate with media blaster to remove surface rust. I want to mount it on the assembled block and paint it but I don't want flash rust so I coated it with light oil. Is there a standard method to dealing with the problem of flash rust after cleanup?
    • JimLaney
    • Thread
    • paint restoration rust sprite
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Spridgets
  10. JimLaney

    Sprite MK III upgrades - recommendations?

    I am working my way through a planning and budgeting exercise for pair of basket-case MK IIIs that I have in my shop. I am wanting to create a more reliable (functioning) than original driver from the first body and the boxes of parts. They are both 1098cc engines and North American cars. This...
    • JimLaney
    • Thread
    • alternator ignition restoration sprite mkiii upgrades
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Spridgets
  11. B

    TR6 TR6 Painting/Restoration

    Hello I have a 1974 TR6 that needs restoration. It runs good (had a lot of work done on it) but the dash and body need replacing/painting. Anyone know of a good restoration shop in the Northeast? Thank you!
  12. W

    A/H [or at least British Car] Restoration Shops in Massachusetts // New England

    Looking for referrals or ideas of Austin Healey (or at least British Cars) Restoration Shops in Massachusetts or general New England area. Currently have a 100-6 that needs a lot of work and currently cannot even roll. At the very least, I would like to investigate fixing the seized brakes...
    • whitty3
    • Thread
    • brakes massachusetts new england restoration seized
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Austin Healey
  13. JimLaney

    Rats' Nests

    Spent five hours today going through boxes of smaller boxes and shredded styrofoam mixed with sticks, nuts and hulls, and what looked like insulation fibers all accumulated over the last 17 years in storage. Seeking treasures, I braved the strong smell of rat urine and other waste products...
    • JimLaney
    • Thread
    • restoration
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Blogs
  14. JimLaney

    To Glue or not to Glue... alas, poor Booby

    When I joined up I said I was a beginner, and here's some proof: Which fasteners should have loctite on them and which should have anti-seize? Do I want anti-seize on my head bolts or loctite or nothing? In general I understand that if it might shake loose, I might want to use some color of...
    • JimLaney
    • Thread
    • anti-seize loctite process restoration
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Spridgets
  15. JimLaney

    Like a piece of jewlery

    The rocker arm assembly and push rods are cleaned and polished. covered with fogging oil and wrapped in oily cloth. Looks like jewelery. Still have to get the tappets out and cleaned up of their surface rust. Also have to locate the screw adjusters for the rocker arms and clean them up. Light...
    • JimLaney
    • Thread
    • restoration
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Blogs
  16. Basil

    Fuel Tank Restore and install

    I finally got around to refitting my EType gas tank. I first had the tank boiled out and coated with a rubberized tank coating to prevent rusting on the inside. Then I use glass bead media to strip the old paint and, while I know it isn't "original" I painted the tank with POR-15 to give it an...
    • Basil
    • Thread
    • etype fuel tank jaguar restoration
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Blogs
  17. M

    General Tech Pro restoration

    Hi everyone. I offer restoration services in Poland. We specialize in Triumph from 1948 but we can restore any other vehicle. Galleries of some projects below. If interested email me: chevelless@interia.pl or cal +48 889 639 039 https://www.aukcjoner.pl/gallery-demo/20720756.html...
  18. A

    TR4/4A My next restoration with a little help from "Fantom Works"

  19. N

    BT7 Restoration value advice

    Hey guys, I'm restoring a BT7 with the intent to sell it when complete. I am doing an entire frame off, rotisserie restoration and trying to do everything I can to maximize the value of the completed car. Any advice? I'm assuming that using all stock parts except for anything rubber, vinyl...
  20. F

    TR6 TR6 Hardtop

    I just bought a hardtop for my TR6. It's in pretty good shape, as in no rust, but I will be restoring it. It also doesn't have the rear glass which is going to be a problem. Couple questions for anyone. 1.) Does anyone carry the hardtop restoration kit any longer. It appears TRF, Rimmer...
    • Fordyniner
    • Thread
    • glass hardtop restoration tr6 hardtop
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Triumph
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