marko Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) In case anyone is interested...We have just finished this car for one of our TR Register customers.... It came to us with a very smokey engine that had only done 150 miles since being fully rebuilt by another TR specialist in the Oxfordshire area (the customer did not want to go back and complain as he had no faith in the company) Anyway, he had heard good things about us through another TR Forum member (Thanks ) and wanted Bob (my grumpy old mechanic ) to do the engine anyway..... So, we sat down with the customer and he decided that he wanted a Steel Cranked, go faster engine with a Supercharger (after driving mine) We did lots of investigation and research into the correct build and specification and built exactly what he wanted....fully balanced, gas flowed, domed pistons, Cambridge motorsport steel crank, lightweight flywheel, Arrow con rods (these were an absolute work of art) Kent Camshaft etc etc - Oh and a Moss Supercharger Kit......Revington Manifold and Single pipe exhaust...... Boy it growls and "barks" The body colour was changed from Mimosa to Ferrari Yellow....and looks stunning....bonnet louvres...Ridgard Seats, Mohair Hood, custom black dash with boost gauge, momo gearknob, motalita dished wheel etc...He also had some 16" split rim Image wheels made.....with Yokohama rubber all round.... Stag Type Overdrive Gearbox (beefed up) and Uprated Differential Etc Some Pictures of the completed work...hope you enjoy... Edited December 20, 2013 by marko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Wow...lovely looking car with a nice finish, congratulations Marko you must be proud to having turned that out. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobrogg Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Very nice build! What type of seats are those? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Looks good Marko!!! Nice Christmas present for him! Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hi Bob, They are Ridgard Leather Seats from one of our fellow TR Register Forum Members.... Harry Regards Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) Looks good Mark Like the dash wrinkle finish ? Edited December 20, 2013 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Looks good Mark Like the dash wrinkle finish ? Wonder where he got the idea for that then Nice looking car, told you that was a nice colour Mark Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Kirk Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Cracking looking car Marko Cheers Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hello Stuart.....I told him staring at Baldrick's picture's would damage his wallet...!! Stunning Colour....really bright and in your face! The engine is a work of art....probably about 200+ BHP (conservative) although we've limited the new owner to 3500 RPM for the first 1000 or so miles..... It sounds absolutely gorgeous..... I think the owner will be along shortly to give his view, he's just picked it up today at 16:00 ish and taking it back to North London, so fingers crossed he made it back ok... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 NTC - It is the original wooden dash but finished in Gloss Black with matching Door Pulls.....looks great with the dashboard gauge rims in chrome...!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hello Stuart.....I told him staring at Baldrick's picture's would damage his wallet...!! Stunning Colour....really bright and in your face! Yep Baldricks smile sums that colour up as well! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 NTC - It is the original wooden dash but finished in Gloss Black with matching Door Pulls.....looks great with the dashboard gauge rims in chrome...!! MARKO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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vegard_s Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Great looking car. How did you find the Holley setup from Moss? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlexB Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Looks gorgeously yellow than a gorgeously yellow thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko Posted December 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 To be honest, initially we had problems with the Supercharger and the tickover, we had to dismantle it and re-assemble it properly... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vegard_s Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Interesting, I had problems too when I tried it this summer before I ended up with a full engine restoration. Any tips on the Moss kit would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlejim Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Yep Baldricks smile sums that colour up as well! Stuart. What happens when he puts his foot down makes him smile (and his passenger) too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 On my TR6 (with the Moss Supercharger) it was just a case of "bolt it on" - tune it and leave it alone.... It's been absolutely faultless for 5 years plus..... You should just bolt it on and leave it.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vegard_s Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Ok, I will try again so when I get to that part. I think one of the biggest problems I had was that the manifold wasn´t properly sealed. Its really hard to get it bolted on properly with the engine in. I guess I will be able to bolt on and drop everything into the the engine bay this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fox889 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Genuine East Suffolk registration as well, neat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Ferrari's Galileo Fly is a fantastic colour and the car looks awesome Mark, but it needs a Surrey Top fitted....... Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Marko I have been advised a really nice. bright yellow TR6 has recently been imported to the Island and re registed. Could this be the same car? cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 No Mr Jersey Royal, This car resides in Manchester on a temporary basis. The owner lives in Barnet North London.... Not aware he has moved to the Island..... I could be wrong...?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 No Mr Jersey Royal, This car resides in Manchester on a temporary basis. The owner lives in Barnet North London.... Not aware he has moved to the Island..... I could be wrong...?? Marko Thanks, I have yet to make contact with the owner, or see it on the road. But was told it was a Ferrari yellow, and newly imported to island,that may mean there are three Tr6s in that shade. He Ho time will tell roll on the summer. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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