[Vac advance]

Hi,

I have SUs and do have vacuum advance fitted. The distributor doctor added a vacuum advanced module for me when he rebuilt my distributor. It seems to work well.

[Newbie to the ‘6 forum.]

I have re veneered a few dashboards for my car before settling on my current one. It was reasonably easy to remove the old veneer. I found the hardest part was finishing the dash, in the end I used epifanes varnish. I applied a lot of thins coats over many weeks, followed by a few weeks of curing before cutting and polishing. Yours looks like it would be easy to remove the veneer and start again.

I have a CP dash I could lend you if you want to refurb yours whilst using my one to keep driving the car. It isn't a hard job to remove the dash and put in a new one.

[Starter issues?]

Hi Alex

I had the same issue with my high torque starter. It turned out to be the contacts in the solenoid, in my case the copper disc on the plunger part was badly pitted. Replacements parts are readily available on eBay and cheap, just search for Nippon Denso solenoid. 

Cheers Stephen

[Wanted TR6 reverse selector rod cup]

Hi, I'm looking for a new reverse gear selector cup item 90 in the attached picture. Mine is badly worn so looking for a good used one.

Thanks Stephen

 

 

 

[Wanted Uk spec TR6 drivers side front indicator/sidelight]

Thanks to Rich, I'm all sorted now thanks.

[Wanted Uk spec TR6 drivers side front indicator/sidelight]

Hi Clem,

I don't think I will be able to make it but thanks for the offer to keep an eye out. I'll PM you my contact details if that's ok.

Many thanks for the help

Stephen

[Wanted Uk spec TR6 drivers side front indicator/sidelight]

ok thanks for checking

[Wanted Uk spec TR6 drivers side front indicator/sidelight]

I have lenses I’m after the body mainly so as long as it is functional then that is ok. Not sure what the going rate is. If you have one going spare maybe send me a pic and let me know what you’re looking for price wise. Cheers Stephen

[Wanted Uk spec TR6 drivers side front indicator/sidelight]

Hi.

I'm after a UK Spec TR6 drivers side front Indicator/sidelight if anyone has one they'd like to sell. 

Many thanks Stephen

 

[Oil cooler line thread size]

34 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said:

Join the two outlets with one of your existing oil cooler hoses or you will probably not have oil flow through from the pump to the oil gallery.  It is a full flow take off not a bypass type. 

Thanks that is good to know I'll try that.

[Oil cooler line thread size]

Hi. I've an oil cooler that was fitted to my car when I bought it which doesn't have a thermostat. Ultimately I will add a thermostat but for now I'd like to remove the oil lines and cooler and plug the fittings in the spin-on filter housing. Does anyone know what thread size the fitting might be please?

Many thanks

Stephen

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[Wanted TR6 CP dashboard for refurb.]

1 hour ago, openroad said:

Hi Stephen,  I probably have a couple to choose from, what's the ideal condition.?

Cheers,  Conrad.

Hi Conrad

Thanks I'm looking for one we bad finish/venner but basically structurally sound that I can veneer and refinish. 

Cheer Stephen

[Wanted TR6 CP dashboard for refurb.]

Hi, Does anyone have an old TR6 CP dashboard in need of restoration please. I'm looking for one I can strip and re veneer. 

Thank Stephen

[TR6 glove/cubby box lamp Retainer Moss P/No 623920]

9 hours ago, RogerH said:

Hi Stephen,

have you made contact with Fred

 

Roger

Hi Roger

Yes I have, he is in the USA just working out the logistics to get it to him.

Regards Stephen

[TR6 glove/cubby box lamp Retainer Moss P/No 623920]

On 6/20/2022 at 5:28 PM, fsmith8591 said:

I know this post/conversation is a few years old, but I was wondering if you were still making the glove box light bracket?  If so, I could really use one.

 

Fred Smith

Hi Fred

I bought one from Roger a while back and didn't end up using it so I have one if Roger doesn't.

Regards Stephen

[TR6 Hardtop side seal]

Thanks Derek email in its way

 

[TR6 Hardtop side seal]

Hi

I'm restoring an original hardtop at the moment I bought it bare metal with no seals or hardware. I've painted it and am try to fit the side seals No 26 as shown here https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr5-6/weather-equipment/hard-tops/hardtop-tr6-1968-76.html 

If anyone can send me a picture or instructions on how this seal is attached please that would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

Stephen

 

[Wanted TR6 Hardtop side brackets]

I'm restoring my hardtop at the moment and I'm missing the side mounting brackets part numbers 625315 & 625312/625311 (items 40&44 https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr5-6/weather-equipment/hard-tops/hardtop-tr6-1968-76.html). Before I try making my own does anyone have a set they would be willing to part with.

Many thanks

Stephen

[Got it home - post edited]

On 10/8/2021 at 2:16 PM, Mk2 Chopper said:

Looks great, I'd leave the correct year plate colour (originally) and even go so far as getting the proper (expensive) press on number versions. 

Gareth

I agree, I prefer the original plates I got some period 70 style ones from Tippers https://www.tippersvintageplates.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/tippers?opendocument&part=4 I think they look perfect. 

[TR6 Spax adjustable rear shocks and mounting brackets for swap or sale]

32 minutes ago, phil3uh said:

Hi  Stephen,

I dont have any lever arms to swap but am interested in your brackets so if you want you sell them kindly get in touch.

cheers

Phil

 

Hi Phil

Sorry they sold today on eBay.

Regards Stephen

[TR6 Spax adjustable rear shocks and mounting brackets for swap or sale]

37 minutes ago, rcreweread said:

Stephen - I have some spare lever arms rebuilt by Stevsons which I can let you have on an exchange basis - they are 15% uprated as standard now. However I don't want the telescopic conversion - if of interest, PM me your contact details and we can discuss

Cheers  Rich

Hi Rich

Thanks I've sent you a PM

Cheers Stephen

[TR6 Spax adjustable rear shocks and mounting brackets for swap or sale]

Hi Harry

Thanks I might get them rebuilt over the winter if I can't swap my old stuff for a better set. And I'll take your advice on the mounting bolts. 

[TR6 Spax adjustable rear shocks and mounting brackets for swap or sale]

Hi. I've switched my car to some lever shocks as I've never been overly happy with the ride from the Spax adjustable shocks that where fitted when I bought the car. So I've some spare shocks and mounting brackets. I picked up some cheap lever shocks to see how the car would ride on lever shocks and I do prefer it.  Ideally I'd like to swap the Spax and mounting brackets for some good used lever shocks ie ones good and ready to use with no leaks. The lever shocks I picked up to test weep a little so looking for a better pair to use permanently.

The mounting brackets are the type that mount to the original lever shock mounting points and also to the chassis where the bump stop mounts. 

I might consider selling them if no one wants to swap.

Thanks Stephen

 

[Wanted TR6 CP Speedo]

Hi Guys

Does anyone have a black bezel speedo for a CP car please that they'd be willing to sell or maybe load me for a couple of months. 

Thanks Stephen

[Wanted TR6 Rear view mirror]

Hi Steve

Thanks looks like a perfect replacement to my non standard one. As per the PM many thanks for very generous and kind donation of the mirror to my car.

Cheers Stephen