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Tony, I can recommend Silvabronz in Alton, Hampshire.
I had both front and rear bumpers triple plated 4 years ago and the results were superb.
Click on the link - https://www.beckworth.net/contact-us.html
Martin
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David I'm very interested if I can fit them withount drilling additional holes left by previous mirror.
Does each mirror include one or two fixing bolts and if two what is the distance between the bolts - centre to centre?
Martin
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Richard PM sent.
Martin
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Matt
My understanding was that they were fitted to later US cars in an effort to minimise body damage in the event of low speed frontal impact.
In the past both TR Bitz (Knutsford) and the TR Shop (Chiswick) have broken US cars and may be able to help with second hand items. Conrad (Openroad) on this forum has also helped me with US bits and pieces in the past. And since you’re in Somerset it might be worth a call to Revingtons who also stock second hand parts.
In a week or two's time I can send you a photo of my car with the support tubes fitted if you draw a blank in the meantime.
Martin
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Steve welcome to the forum and good luck with your purchase.
Regarding experienced garages - depending on where in Devon you live, Revington TR could be your closest option, across the county border in Somerset.
https://www.revingtontr.com/ They certainly fit your criteria, in my experience. Very good and very experienced.
Just 20 miles north of Taunton on the M5. Take Junction 24 and set the sat nav for Middlezoy.
Martin
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On 5/20/2022 at 6:09 PM, Misfit said:
Metropole Hotel and Spa for lunch.
The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells and Raymond Baxter
Raymond Baxter (remember him from Tomorrow’s World) was the BBC's motoring correspondent from 1950 – 1966.
It was in January 1959 while commentating on the Monte Carlo Rally, broadcast from a studio set up in the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells that he announced to the world that he was sitting in the third coldest place on earth – Not the North Pole, Not the South Pole but the Metro Pole in Llandrindod Wells!
(The Metropole is a large Hotel and in earlier times did not have all the modern features we now take for granted. And in the 1950’s it did not have central heating….)
Martin
PS Just spent a week at the Metropole, - must have just missed you.
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Drove across to Portland to the Castletown D Day Museum this week.
Raced a Sherman tank then tripped over a Mk 8 RN torpedo which someone had carelessly left outside the public conveniences…
Martin
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As someone else said, your choice of ramp depends on what you want to do under it.
I purchased my full length “MR1 ramps” from Mike Dawes several years ago.
Sealey tools have now taken over production of the MR1® design and are now able to offer a revised and updated product. https://www.sealey.co.uk/MR1-Carlift
I bought mine for safety reasons. My galvanised ramps are massively strong and give me confidence to slide under the car on a crawler.
With sufficient space to enable me to work on the whole length of the underside to change engine, gearbox and diff oils, to work on the exhaust and silencer, grease trunions and prop shaft, adjust brake cables and conduct routine inspections of brake lines, fuel lines, clutch slave cylinder, paintwork etc etc. A stitch in time…
And because I have limited garage space I park the TR6 on the lowered ramps - which is a gentle slope, less steep than many public roads or driveways. It also means I can silently roll the car out of the garage without starting the engine. Scares the life out of the neighbour’s cat…
Martin
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1 hour ago, jolbermann said:
I have a 1976 TR6 with a commission # CF57288UO and engine # CF47516UE.
Should these numbers typically match or has the engine been replaced?
The commission number and the engine numbers don’t match.
For the avoidance of doubt you could contact the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust - https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/archive/heritage-certificates
For £43 plus p&p they will provide you with a certified copy of your vehicle's entry in the original factory ledger, showing your car's specification as it left the production line including the commission number and the engine number.
Your engine is quite probably original since I also have a 1976 TR6 which has a commission number CF54202U and its original engine - number CF43889UE.
Martin
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Thanks for this Derek.
And for jogging my memory about my membership of the Register in 1981. Halcyon days!
I was the second owner and living in East Kent during the 1980’s. When I sold the car in 1991, I have reason to believe the car moved to the Medway towns area of Kent.
Whoever has owned the car since 2004 has obviously cared for it since every single year it’s passed its MOT with no advisories.
Perhaps it is still in the South East?
If any TRR club members recognise the registration, perhaps they could pass on my details to the owner.
I would love a chin wag to pass on its early history.
Martin
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I owned this car for over 10 years before selling it in September 1991.
I have many happy memories of European touring in this car including a pit stop in a garage by the shores of Lake Geneva to have a new universal joint fitted.
I see that the car lives a cossetted life now, only covering 12k miles in as many years.
Is it known to the Register? If so I could fill in the history of the car during the 1980s for the current owner.
Martin
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On 10/5/2020 at 4:25 PM, MilesA said:
Great to see Tan Hill Inn and surrounding area in sunshine. Shrouded in mist when I was there couple of weeks ago. Only other vehicle we saw was a John Lewis delivery van!
Miles
We were blessed with mainly dry weather.
Off the A roads we didn’t see many vehicles either.
There were way more red squirrels than classic cars!
In a week of exploring, the only Triumph we saw was a Siena Brown TR6 just outside Steel Rigg car park.
Martin
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Last week - A dirty day in the Dales…
A pit stop for a bacon sandwich at the highest Inn in England.
Then on to Buttertubs pass,
To wend our way to Hawes for the Wensleydale cheese experience.
A Grand Day Out Gromit!
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On 9 September 2020 at 5:50 PM, The Libertyman said:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I'm seeking leather "racing seats" for my "69 TR-6. The ones with holes in the backrest for 4 point seat belts.
Referrals solicited and appreciated.
Regards,
John Moore
John
When I recently visited Revington TR I saw one of their “bucket seats” with a four point harness. They supply a fitting kit for the TR6. The seat I saw was trimmed in vinyl material with contrasting piping. Not sure about leather.
Martin
https://www.revingtontr.com/product/rtr6125sp/name/rtr-seat-special-colour-vinyl
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Hi Mike
I purchased my MR1 car ramps 4 years ago to service and work under my TR6.
Like you I have limited space and the MR1 ramps are perfect for my needs. They're expensive but my ramps are galvanised and built like a battleship. Most importantly they give me enough clearance to work under the full length of the car from sump to diff comfortably.
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Just before the Government’s self-isolation edict I tuned my TR6 Engine.
Best fuel consumption ever!
I’m now getting 3 weeks to the litre.
Perhaps because I’m now going slowly round the bend…
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In a complete contrast with Tom’s sleek sprinter at Curborough, here we are being overtaken by -
a cyclist in Ljubljana last year…
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Hi there, does anyone have any advice on fitting an audio buzzer to the indicators on my 69 TR6.
I quite often find I’ve left the indicator on as the warning light and sound and is very poor.
Thanks in anticipation.
Phil.
Hi Phil
I fitted audible buzzers to the indicator circuit of my Morgan some years ago. I intend to fit two more to my TR6 this year.
I've attached a PDF of the simple circuit diagram I followed.
The buzzers can be bought from Vehicle Wiring Products Tel 0115 9305454. https://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk/p-637-cab-buzzer?search=cab bu
The buzzers are now £6.76 each.
Martin
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David
I’m sure you’re aware that the Ordnance Survey did and I believe still do publish various maps of Roman Britain which might be a useful resource/starting point for discussion.
My two favourites, which have stood the test of time and have been on my bookshelf since my student days are the Ordnance Survey Maps
Of All Roman Britain and the second one is just of Hadrians Wall – from Bowness on Solway to Wallsend.
Copies of both maps regularly crop up in Antique Bookshops and are currently available from Amazon for a few pounds –
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000P4H7HK?tag=duc08-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006RSH9BC?tag=duc08-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
If you need help let me know.
My credentials are I’ve had an interest in both TRs and in Roman History since my student days when in Newcastle I regularly explored Hadrian’s Wall. I recall Scott Dobson, the author of “Larn Yersel' Geordie’ also did a spoof booklet on the “Geordie Wall”.
Halcyon days.
Martin
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Simon
I was in the same situation as yourself about 9 months ago, looking for a recommended company that could make good the paint work on my car, and like you I live in the South West, just over the Somerset county border in Dorset.
My first port of call was Neil Revington. He recommended me to a company in Shaftesbury, Dorset called Autobody repairs.
I then spoke to the owner Thomas who agreed to show me around his premises before I made a decision about the way forward.
To cut a long story short I was very impressed with what I saw and heard. Thomas showed me various cars he was working on and had completed – waiting for collection. They ranged from Aston Martins to Minis and included at least one TR – a car I believe owned by Neil himself.
I agreed for Thomas to do the work and when I collected my TR6 I was very, very impressed. My requirement was smaller than yours, making good the rear wings which had suffered from the shot blasting effect of the gravel roads on the LBL rally last year. The challenge had been to match the new paint with the sun bleached original BRG paint work which he did perfectly. You cannot see where the old paint finishes and the new starts. Stunning work in my opinion and I would have no hesitation in recommending Thomas and his team. I will definitely be using them again.
Incidentally if you go to their web site http://autobody-repair.co.uk and view their gallery you will see a Sapphire Blue TR6 in their paint shop undergoing a complete respray.
I live 20 miles south of Yeovil. Send me a PM and I can give you my details as a satisfied customer of Autobody repairs and I’m sure Thomas would be very proud to show you around his premises. And/or if you want to meet up, you can view the work on my car.
Best wishes
Martin
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John,
To add to Derek’s comments
From January 1972, the North American TR6 Commission Plates were stamped with a U suffix (for USA) which replaced the L suffix which had been previously used for this market as the code for Left Hand Drive.
Your Engine would have been originally stamped with a UE suffix too, which denotes USA Engine.
Good Luck
Martin
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In my experience Silvabronz in Alton, Hampshire are excellent. http://www.beckworth.net/
They offer a complete restoration service – making repairs to the base metal if necessary and then triple plating – first copper, then nickel and then chrome. Beautiful work, far better than the original BL quality and they give a lifetime guarantee.
When I collected my bumper from Russell the owner last year and asked him to clarify what a lifetime guarantee meant, he looked at me over his glasses and replied – the chrome will outlast you.
So that’s alright then!
Martin
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1 hour ago, stuart said:
If you were using cheap plastic heeled points then its not surprising this happened. The original type with a fibre heel dont do this. Also if the distributor shaft bearing is worn then this will exacerbate the problem too.
Stuart.
I’m of the same mind as Stuart.
The original fibre heeled points last far, far longer. I believe that Lucas originally used Tufnol for the heels – a thermosetting resin based fibre composite material which is way more durable than the cheaper thermoplastic heeled points. One of the many engineering applications for Tufnol was car engine gear wheels so durability and longevity was always synonymous with the brand.
On the subject of reliability, fyi, Martin Jay, aka The Distributor Doctor manufactures high spec. condensers. When I spoke to Martin last, in the Summer, he said he no longer imports condensers, - which he found were sometimes incompletely filled with foil which caused them to fail prematurely. Martin’s condensers are now made in England with the correct length of foil and also resin filled to doubly safeguard against a broken internal connection due to the contents vibrating.
Martin
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On 20 October 2019 at 8:23 AM, John Morrison said:
Perhaps I should know this, but is this car still arouns?
John.
John - Here is a short video taken by TR Register Italia
Iain’s TR3A VHP 529 features arriving and leaving Misurina – Car and driver both in fine fettle…
Martin
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David today I measured the old fixings/hole distances and they were an inch apart.
I'm really sorry but I'm going to pass on these mirrors.
Martin