Possible being stationed in Virginia

[PATR8]

OK, I found out that I will most likely spending some time (a year) in the DC/Arlington area. I will probably be living in highrise and with all the congestion will be taking my "8" to do my driving. I need to figure out a way to get some garage time to do the regular Triumph maintenance. Are there any suggestions? Any one know of any Triumph Clubs in the area? Thanks

 

[bricktop]

Check "Capital Triumph Register" on the web. I just joined a month or so ago. I have not attended any events yet, but they do seem to have some things on the upcoming calendar.

It might make sense to get aligned with a local garage given the storage situation with high-rise Arlington living. London Auto in Falls Church is where I take my 6. Motorhead in Fairfax is another option.

Carter

 

[PATR8]

I will definately look up Capital City Triumph, I am hoping that FT Myers/Belvoir has a garage where I can rent space. I do most of the work myself, I am more concern where to find some expert advice and an occasion second opinion.

 

[PATR8]

OK, I can not find web page for Capital city Triumph..... a little help here? I did see a MG club but their web page no longer works

 

[aeronca65t]

Here you go (if you can't find a place for your car, you can always leave it with me /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif ):

https://www.capitaltriumphregister.com/

 

[69tr]

Back in the day there were hobby shops on base/post where you could work on your cars. They had most common tools, lifts etc. You might need to reserve a time.

Just a thought, Pete

 

[Lionheart]

Back in the day there were hobby shops on base/post where you could work on your cars. They had most common tools, lifts etc. You might need to reserve a time.

Just a thought, Pete

They still have them. I use the one here at McGuire AFB quite regularly. They charge a couple of bucks per hour for a stall.

 

[philman]

don't they have an auto hobby shop on base? most bases have one.

 

[PATR8]

I am in the process of touring the local bases hoping they have something just like that. I woud like to be able to work on my car on a lift like they had at FT Benning in their stalls. Worst part is I have a TR7 shell I am preping to do a heart transplant on (drop my 8's engine in) working on getting the body ready for the paint but it looks like will have to wait until I get back home to complete that. I will definately have to address rust on my doors and a few spots here and there to keep my 8 presentable, and my window regulator on my driver's door that only sometime works.... and my kids are worried I will be bored but with this much work to do, i will be busy all week.