Howdy Y'all!

[okieabbott]

So I'm about as much of a newbie as it gets. I'm new to this forum, I just bought my first Triumph and I've never done a restoration before. Yikes!

I've always loved Triumphs and I am very excited to finally have one of my own, a '63 Sports 6. The task seems a little daunting but having great resources will help a lot and this forum certainly seems like one!

I may not post for awhile (I have a LOT of reading to do before I jump in) but I wanted to go ahead and introduce myself.

Thanks, guys! :wink:


okieabbott

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Good to have you aboard!

And it's great that you've picked a not-so-well-known model on which to cut your teeth.

WE NEED PICTURES!

Mickey

 

[okieabbott]

Thanks, Mickey!

I'll get some pix posted soon!

 

[TR3driver]

Welcome to the asylum!

Not many Sports 6 around (less than 700 even made); and while I'm sure someone has told you it's the same thing as a Vitesse 6, that isn't quite true. There are numerous little differences, like the Sports 6 includes a temperature gauge that was not standard on the Vitesse equivalent and of course the logo on the back.

I had one for awhile, but eventually decided I had too many projects and sold it.

 

[okieabbott]

Hi Randall,

Thanks for the welcome!

I just lucked into this Sports 6 from a guy who had it for several years but decided to part with it for the same reason as you. An extra frame that is in much better shape was a part of the deal (along with a lot of miscellaneous parts) and the first task for me will be to get it sandblasted and powder coated. Once that's done......ummmm.....anyone got a Triumph Restoration for Dummies manual?! :wink:

 

[Mickey Richaud]

......ummmm.....anyone got a Triumph Restoration for Dummies manual?! :wink:

We ARE the manual!

Well, the dummies, anyway...

 

[okieabbott]

HA!! I guess I'll fit right in then!

 

[toysrrus]

Howdy Randall,

"Welcome" from the "Greenville, SC" area.

Personally, I`m not quite familiar with the "Sport 6" model but as you may already have found out; There are a whole bunch of folks in the Triumph Forum that probably are.

Have Fun & Best Wishes with Your Project.

Russ

 

[DrEntropy]

Welcome to the forum, Okie! You seem to have 'lucked into' a good project. Saving it will be a real accomplishment. Too many of the "oddball" low or limited production LBC's get tossed over the side.

Now you're ~obligated~!! :wink:

Brer Mickey said it all. 'specially the part about th' pix.

Stick with the project and with <span style="font-style: italic">us</span>. Plenty of Triumph specific knowledge in the TR forum (and from that guy Randall, too. ) to draw from!

Looking forward to seeing you DRIVING it in the end!!

 

[okieabbott]

Thank you all for the warm welcome, I really appreciate it!

I'll try to get a picture posted later today. And now, I would like to make my pledge...

I, OkieAbbott, do promise to always adhere to all forum rules as well as to the following self-imposed guidelines:

* I promise to always search the forum for answers before asking questions

* I promise to always post in the correct threads

* I promise to not correct any spelling or grammatical errors I find on here even though it is a major pet peeve of mine

* I promise to update you all with my progress, pictures included

* I promise to not give up on this endeavor! (Unlike my scrapbook with 1 page, latch hook rug that's been 25% complete for 10 years or my dusty sewing machine)---hmm, I see a theme there. I've always just wanted to get my hands dirty!

* And finally, I promise to not be intimidated by the fact that women are grossly underrepresented here. I have taken off my apron and I'm rolling up my sleeves!

(I better just apologize in advance, I'm kind of a goofball)

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Oh, yeah - you're gonna fit in here just fine! :wink:

 

[judow]

(I better just apologize in advance, I'm kind of a goofball)

And your point is?

Welcome.

 

[TR3driver]

I've always wondered : How do you feed & care for a pet peeve?
Kibbles & Bits?
Take it to the vet when it's nose is warm?


Don't worry too much about the rules; Basil knows the rest of us don't!

 

[DrEntropy]

:lol:



And by-th'-by:

* I promise to not correct any spelling or grammatical errors I find on here even though it is a major pet peeve of mine

Ya ain't gonna like readin' <span style="font-weight: bold">my</span> posts then, but I promise the info contain'd therein will usually make sense. :smirk:

...and we don't discriminate over gender. That's as much a warning as a declaration. We've had and have a number of female folks here, if you're willin' to roll up yer sleeves an' get grease under yer nails, you're one of us! :thumbsup:

PS: judow's a gurl, BTW. :wink:

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Ya ain't gonna like readin' <span style="font-weight: bold">my</span> posts then, but I promise the info contain'd therein will usually make sense. :smirk:

'cept for the ones in the Pub after the witchin' hour... :smirk:

 

[okieabbott]

I haven't visited the pub yet, I believe I will have to very soon!

Oh and here's a picture of my lady, as promised.

 

[TR3driver]

Looks (and probably runs) a LOT better than mine did!

 

[DrEntropy]

Ya ain't gonna like readin' <span style="font-weight: bold">my</span> posts then, but I promise the info contain'd therein will usually make sense. :smirk:

'cept for the ones in the Pub after the witchin' hour... :smirk:

THOSE make even MORE sense, bubba.

 

[BabaKahawa]

Welcome there........
Nice photo of your car and nice wheels..
Have a great time here. :thumbsup:

 

[elrey]

Welcome. Some of us are sober and serious.