This weekend I saved an early 63-65 spitfire mk1 or mk2 from what I hope will be the crusher or from the type of car that sits in a garage for years and never sees daylight again. The car was re registered in Iowa with a new vin number so I can't tell for sure what year the frame and tub are from but I am pretty sure it is a mk1. But the PO also put in mk1 GT6 seats and a small steering wheel.
I picked up this spitfire down in Iowa. It will never be a show car. I think the last person tried to paint it with a roller. It will need some work. Also the PO replaced the rockers and did a pretty good job but then just put in his own metal for the floors. I guess this will stay. I am also concerned that the steering column is not correct it seems to be longer then other ones, I will need to do some measuring.
Some of the good, the engine started right up and sounds great. But now I have to clean up the gas tank. Also it looks like the brakes and clutch are good. Came with door trim and carpet set. So this time it will be some what I hope light body work, a paint job, put the car back together so it is drivable and move it one to a new owner.
My goal seems to be to save an old spitfire, gt6 or herald every summer and move it on to a new owner. The big issue is I will need a few parts for this car and will be looking to see if someone is willing to do some trading or some very cheap pricing on these parts. Being that I don't make money (other then to pay for the parts and the next car) on these cars and my goal is to save them from the scrap heap I hope some of you with lots of parts laying around will help contribute to the save a Spitfire fund.
Here is what I know I am looking for.
----Front lower valance
----stock steering wheel
----Key Ignition switch with keys(will not turn the car over but I haven't spent much time trouble shooting this yet, could be a bad wire. )
----windshield rubber
----trunk rubber
What do I have to trade,
+I have 3 single rail spitfire transmissions and I think 2 herald transmissions
+I 948cc Herald intake with carb
+1147 block
+1147 head
+starter
+other misc engine parts (pistons, push rods etc)
+I may even have a set of mk4 spitfire seats with good covers but the foam is braking down.
+extra bits and bobs for lighting.
+if your in the Cedar Rapids Iowa area I can also get you a 948 engine and head.
+soft top (the windows are yellowed and cracked so if you have one that is usable that would be great)
Any help you can give would be great. This will never be a show car but it may be the one car that someone starts with that gets them interested in Triumphs. It still has many years of life left in it for the right person.
I picked up this spitfire down in Iowa. It will never be a show car. I think the last person tried to paint it with a roller. It will need some work. Also the PO replaced the rockers and did a pretty good job but then just put in his own metal for the floors. I guess this will stay. I am also concerned that the steering column is not correct it seems to be longer then other ones, I will need to do some measuring.
Some of the good, the engine started right up and sounds great. But now I have to clean up the gas tank. Also it looks like the brakes and clutch are good. Came with door trim and carpet set. So this time it will be some what I hope light body work, a paint job, put the car back together so it is drivable and move it one to a new owner.
My goal seems to be to save an old spitfire, gt6 or herald every summer and move it on to a new owner. The big issue is I will need a few parts for this car and will be looking to see if someone is willing to do some trading or some very cheap pricing on these parts. Being that I don't make money (other then to pay for the parts and the next car) on these cars and my goal is to save them from the scrap heap I hope some of you with lots of parts laying around will help contribute to the save a Spitfire fund.
Here is what I know I am looking for.
----Front lower valance
----stock steering wheel
----Key Ignition switch with keys(will not turn the car over but I haven't spent much time trouble shooting this yet, could be a bad wire. )
----windshield rubber
----trunk rubber
What do I have to trade,
+I have 3 single rail spitfire transmissions and I think 2 herald transmissions
+I 948cc Herald intake with carb
+1147 block
+1147 head
+starter
+other misc engine parts (pistons, push rods etc)
+I may even have a set of mk4 spitfire seats with good covers but the foam is braking down.
+extra bits and bobs for lighting.
+if your in the Cedar Rapids Iowa area I can also get you a 948 engine and head.
+soft top (the windows are yellowed and cracked so if you have one that is usable that would be great)
Any help you can give would be great. This will never be a show car but it may be the one car that someone starts with that gets them interested in Triumphs. It still has many years of life left in it for the right person.