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    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...
  2. B

    Hello from Southeast Tennessee

    I have now retired and it is time to get my 65 TR4A-IRS back together. Have watched this forum for some time. The current state of my car is that it has been taken apart and frame sandblasted and most of the suspension has been renewed (uprated rear springs, urethane bushings and nylatron on...
  3. S

    TR2/3/3A starter motor

    i recently acquired a mid 59 TR3a. the engine spins nicely without plugs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JohmGGe7HSo (note this is done via the starter motor; it is not running) but when i install the plugs it hardly turns at all. i'm thinking the problem is the starter motor? i'm planning...
    • Sumton
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    • starter tr3 triumph
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Triumph
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    Wedge Triumph TR8 for Sale - 1,020 miles

    I am selling my 1980 Triumph TR8 convertible. It has been nicely modified and was restored years ago. The car is ready ride with only 1,020 miles since the restoration. A lot of time and money has been spent on this one. The car is in the Memphis,TN area. Interested parties can visit...
    • tr8Fan
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    • for sale tr8 triumph triumph tr8
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Triumph
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    For Sale 1981 Triumph TR7 convertible fuel injected TR 7

    1981 Triumph TR7 fuel injected convertible for sale. $3,700. In Fair to Good condition. New paint and mechanical work done 10 years ago. It has been garage kept ever since, but we have not traveled with it. New paint in original color - Bordeaux Red New tan convertible Top Original interior...
  6. 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...
    • Bmekosh
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    • first car first timer price tr-6 triumph
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Triumph
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    For Sale Tr6 roll bar

    TR6 roll bar 200.00 firm....Price does not include freight that will be determined by purchaser's zip code
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    Sports & Classics - New Supporting Member Hello!

    Good morning everyone, We wanted to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as a new supporting member to the forum and British Car enthusiasts! Since the 1970's Sports & Classics has been a family-owed classic British sports car parts business based in Connecticut. We pride ourselves on...
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    Wedge Need help with TR8 no spark

    Oh LBC gurus -- help please, as this one has me baffled! '80 TR8 dual Stromberg car that when I got it had spark, bad fuel pump and dying starter. Would run on starting fluid. I put in a new fuel pump and starter and now has no spark. Figuring I toasted the Lucas Opus distributor, I just...
    • sammyb
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    • coil ignition spark tr8 triumph
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Triumph
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    The British Invasion Stowe Vermont - 150 Pics

    Hello All, Here's a link to my images from Stowe 2016... While it might be a bit Spitfire GT6 heavy, I think you'll find it'll give you a nice feel for the event... https://alanroseman.smugmug.com/Automobilia/The-British-Invasion-2016 Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alan
  11. S

    TR6 new wheels and tires

    72 TR6, highly modified. tires are getting worn, found a cracked wheel over the weekend; i think its time to upgrade. we want 16" wheels and something close to 215/60R16 tires. (currently we have stock TR6 wheels and 215/60R15). i've looked at the charts and done some calculations; the one...
    • Sumton
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    • tr6 triumph wheels
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Triumph
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    OEM jack for TR4a

    Does anyone know if a Tangye Shelley jack was OEM for the TR4a? Thanks!
    • Lyon
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    • jack assembly tr4a triumph
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Blogs
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    TR4/4A Triumph TR4 A clutch assembly and gearbox

    Hi, The clutch of my 1966 Triumph TR4A is worn out... so I will need a replacement. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to replace the clutch from underneath the car? (wihout having to dismantle gearbox tunnel, lower dash, carpets, etc... on the inside) Or is this only possible from the inside...
    • Valenciablue
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    • assembly clutch tr4 a tr4a triumph
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Triumph
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    TR2/3/3A TR2 Rear axle setup

    Can someone provide a picture of the proper routing for rear brake lines on a '54 tr2. I have many pictures of a tr3 but I would like to confirm that it is the same or different.
  15. moontune

    Hello From Ontario, Canada

    So Basil said stop lurking and introduce myself. Basil from Faulty towers by any chance??? I am an old fart now. Started an apprenticeship in Maidstone, Kent , England in 1965, yes the era of the first e type Jags. Luckily enough to work on them when they were new. Also trained on Vauxhall, was...
  16. Talon

    TR2/3/3A Northern Cal Differential Repair?

    I am just starting to really get into the glorious and frustrating business of personally maintaining the 1959 TR-3A I've had for 10 years. It has always run well and I've had precious little reason to work on it. No longer: the differential is apparently shot. I can do basic mechanical...
    • Talon
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    • differential repair question tr-3a triumph
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Triumph
  17. Talon

    New Member from Northern California

    Hello. As the title says I am new here, and also new to the "forum" thing, so am a bit confused right now. I'll pick it up soon, though. I am just starting to really get into the glorious and frustrating business of personally maintaining the 1959 TR-3A I've had for 10 years. It has always...
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    seat Belt Buzzer Wont shut off

    1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, all of a sudden the seatbelt buzzer wont shut off...key off and removed still goes on and on...tried attaching seatbelts and disengaging......is there a quick fix? I cant even find the buzzer! Thanks for your assistance in this matter
    • timtucker
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    • alarm seatbelt triumph
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Triumph
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    Spitfire 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 rear wheel alignment

    Howdy, just joined so this would be my first post. I have a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 with 42000 miles on it. I noticed the rear wheels are angling in at the top at a good 20 to 30 degrees and that there is wear on the inside tread. When I put it up on the lift the wheels (rear only) angle...
    • timtucker
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    • l alignment rear whee triumph
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Triumph
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