[TR7 removable hard top]

I also hope the factory would have made a tidier job of the fabric top.

[TR7 removable hard top]

Even if the factory had done a surrey style TR7 I bet they would not had done that nose job.

[TR3 KST 277 update 14 MARCH 2022]

Great to see a story about a Standard Triumph car dealer.  Just the sort of thing that readers of my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TriumphCarDealers and blog http://vitessesteve.blogspot.com/search/label/TriumphCarDealers  love to see

[Rare Standard and Triumph Booklet?]

I would be happy to host a copy on my website. http://vitessesteve.co.uk/  to compliment the  other info I have about the early cars.

[Topping up lever arm oil]

I wrote a blog post about lever arm dampers you might like: http://vitessesteve.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/armstrong-lever-dampers-explanation.html

[Standard Vanguard Service Manual]

If you are on facebook you could mention it on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/58658988337/

or https://www.facebook.com/groups/STANDARDMOTORCLUBGROUP/

[TR6 website info.]

TR6 hood install

 

http://buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/TR6Top/TR6SoftTop.htm

[Wanted 6 chassis]

Wow just checked Revington who have new chassis for the TR6 but its £4451.77 more if you want it coated.

[N.O.S. TR7 Convertible Shell]

Interesting to see a bare shell.

[HT leads ends for spark plaugs]

+1 to Alec's comment. I got a set of leads for my Sprint engined TR7 from MrRetroLeads. He made the coil lead to my spec to sort my car for no extra cost. Excellent serve.

[Period British car articles]

A great collection if little frustrating as you have to open the documents before you know what it is.. Incidentally you can view the MotorSport archive for free: https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive

[Which Tool?]

If you keep your eyes open you may find other jaws to use in the tool Graeme mentions.

 

[Multi Meter]

I used an analog Gunson Testune multimeter for yeas which does the traditional volts, amps and ohms + dwell and tachometer. Added a digital Draper multimeter 3 or so years ago. The draper has proved itself and was cheap and cheerful.

[Speedometer font]

I have used Speedograph in Nottingham in the past, very good service. http://www.speedograph-richfield.com/

and also claiming close connection to Smiths.

[Best workshop manual for reference.]

There is a link to the shop on the website: http://www.tr-registershop.co.uk/

 

Or get a pdf from my website: http://vitessesteve.co.uk/Servicemanuals

 

I recommend getting both. A real paper copy can be read anywhere. + you can print off pages from the PDF to use use in the garage.

[Speedometer font]

Is this the font?

 

 

I can not upload the actual font file.

[TR6 original sales price?]

The Stag Resources website has many Triumph price lists: http://www.stagbytriumph.co.uk/publications.html#3 for the Stag era.

[Mintylamb]

James has annouced:

 

mintylamb.co.uk

 

Since 2004 this site had been serving up SU needle graphs. In October of 2017 the host it used closed its doors. The pain of porting 12 year old code to another host wasn't something I had the energy for.

 

However, it turns out that the graphs were quite popular— far more popular than I gave them credit for. So, due to popular demand, I've decided that I had better keep this place going.

 

Please bear with me whilst I port the code across to something a bit more modern.

[Mintylamb]

Its not that simple - a web host is needed. + I think the code will need porting to the new environment not just copying over.

[Mintylamb]

James tells me:

"my host closed down— which means it might be dead — or I might revive it"

[Mintylamb]

Does anybody know where to contact James Carruthers about his site?

 

Have just tweeted him - will let you know if I hear anything.

[armstrong rear shocks]

I have not got model specific info but you may still find something useful in my blog post about Armstrong Dampers: http://vitessesteve.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/armstrong-lever-dampers-explanation.html

[TR5 Petrol Injection]

Sports Car Supplies Ltd in Newcastle having been dealing in Triumph bits for years. Might be worth calling them for a local recommendation.

[Where to buy celulose paint]

Another paint source is the TSSC shop: https://shop.tssc.org.uk/category/paint

[Metallurgy Question.]

I think part of the problem is that the term "Hardness" when applied to metals has several meanings. The resistance to changing its shape usually tested by pressing a point onto the surface, indentation - where diamond is at one end of a scale with talc at the other is just one property.

 

Other properties such as resistance to cutting or resistance to abrasion are also referred to as hardness. These other properties do not necessarily follow the same progression.