[TR6 bonnet hump]

There is some information and more pictures here:

 

http://www.peter-byrne.com/triump-tr6-a-unique-custom-example/320

[5Speed?]

Moss, Revington, Hi-Gear Engineering and SC Parts all do conversion kits that use a ford Type 9 gearbox (£2800-£4550).

 

Revington also does a conversion using a Celica box, but it is a bit more expensive at £4600. An alternative is to get a conversion kit from HVDA Conversions ($1800 + shipping etc) in the US and see if you can get a second hand W58 gearbox in the UK (there is one on ebay for £650 at the moment).

 

I went with the W58 and HVDA conversion kit earlier this year. I don't know if it was easy to fit, but it makes a huge difference to the feel of the car. I had a look at the type 9 conversions but, as the previous poster mentioned,I was advised that they aren't really recommended for seriously tuned 6s.

 

Rob

[Wheels.....big wheels]

I've tried three sets of bigger wheels... 16*6.5 RM1s (minilite replicas) from Image Wheels:

 

 

16*7 Panasports from Racetorations:

 

 

And a set of 15*7 Racelites which I haven't fitted yet... the Panasports are the blingiest!

 

 

[Fuel tank / wide wheels]

Evening everyone

I'm looking to buy a fuel tank for my TR6 that would allow a 7" spare wheel to be kept in the boot.

I know that Racetorations do a tank that they say accommodates a 7" spare (it looks like it has a recess at the bottom), but it is a bit more expensive than other tanks on the market and I'm keen to know what other options are before I buy.

Would I have trouble fitting a 7" spare in if I just went for a standard capacity tank? Does any one else sell a tank like the Racetorations one?

Grateful for your collective wisdom!!

Rob

[Moss Blower Kit]

They're ace - very torquey and look good under the bonnet. This is mine, but all built by Marko:

 

[Pictures of 6's with Minilites Please]

Here you go... black with polished rims.

 

Rob

[Well, what did you get?]

I got this: http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/44579-just-finished-in-time-for-christmas/...

 

...and it is epic!

[Overdrive badge - what font?]

Hello!

 

Would anyone know what font is used for the OVERDRIVE and INJECTION badges that are fitted to the rear valance?

 

Many thanks

 

Rob

[Restoration advice needed!]

Hello!

 

I’ve owned a 1973 mimosa yellow TR6 for almost three years. The car was last restored in the early ‘90s and, while it is still pretty good condition, it is getting a bit ragged around the edges.

 

The joins between the rear wings and the rear deck are bubbling, the bottoms of the doors are rotting and the front is covered in a rash of touched-up stone chips. I’ve decided to bite the financial bullet and sort all of this out. It guess the car needs a mini-restoration and a re-spray?

 

My only problem is that I’ve never commissioned a piece of work this big before and would welcome some advice:

• I’m based in north London but guess I would save money by going to a garage outside of London?
  
• Should I just consider TR specialists?
  
• Would anyone be able to recommend a good garage?
  
• Is there any other work that I should consider doing while this is being done?
  

 

My apologies for the shopping list of questions!

 

Cheers

 

Rob

[Storing my Tr6 whithout a garage ?]

I've owned a TR6 for three years and it has spent most of that time outside under a car cover. I have used both a lightweight breathable cover and a heavyweight fully waterproof cover.

 

The breathable cover was fine. It could go on a wet car and there was very limited moisture build up within the car. However, it could become sodden in heavy or protracted rain. The key thing was to keep an eye on it and, if it got sodden, remove it and allow it and the car to dry out.

 

I upgraded to a fully waterproof heavyweight cover a few months ago and I've been really happy with it. The car is bone dry and there has been no moisture build up or chafing. It also kept all of the recent bad weather out.

 

The car did spend a couple of months outside without a cover last autumn and you could almost see the car decaying in front of you. The canvas hood soaked up rain like a sponge, then went mouldy inside. Rain got in through the window gaps, dribbled down, ruining my wooden door caps, then onwards, soaking my carpet, and rotting the door where it touches the bottom door seals. Overall it was a pretty awful experience!

 

One thing I have never done is leave the car standing under a cover for a long time. I take the car out at least once a week, summer or winter, to give it a good run and a good airing. I also stuff the car with these: http://www.cbsonline...umidifier_DEHUM. They're not perfect, and don't work at very low temperatures, but they are better than nothing.

 

Overall, keeping a TR6 outside adds hassle and cost to ownership, but not so much that it would stop me buying one! Before the TR6 I had a Midget, a Marcos and an XJS and they all lived outside. I've always used this company: http://www.classicadditions.com/.

 

Good luck

 

Rob