Steves_TR6 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Garage floor is more than 5 years old now so decided it needed a wash! I have the rubber interlocking tiles and they cleaned up a TReat :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 P5100021.JPGP5100022.JPGP5100024.JPGP5100026.JPGP5100023.JPG Polishing after getting my 5 back a couple of weeks ago after Stuart did a full restoration. Very, very, very nice Dave. I should imagine you are a very happy bunny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 P5100021.JPGP5100022.JPGP5100024.JPGP5100026.JPGP5100023.JPG Polishing after getting my 5 back a couple of weeks ago after Stuart did a full restoration. Looking great Dave bet you are beeming with pride? Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave I O W Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Thanks Mike & Kevo yes happy as a pig in poop Andrew ht leads are not original silicone I believe I bought them about 3 years ago off the net but I cant remember where! But they were'nt very expensive sorry Conrad glad you like the wheels Cheers Dave. Edited May 26, 2015 by Dave I O W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hi Folks, I've at last finished off a couple of projects I have been tinkering with. I mentioned earlier about the reversing lights. These are operated by a timer/delay circuit as I don't want to take the GB apart at present. The problem as always is where do you stick the switch, I ended up with riveting a thin plate underneath the steering wheel attached to the forward facing lip of the metal dash. Quite safe from knees and accidents and the switch, along with the hazard flasher switch ae hidden from view. Today I installed my home brew OD logic box. very simple circuit but with all the functionality of the commercial item. The switch again becomes a problem as I haven't a spare OD switch to butcher adapt. So I taped a small momentary push switch to the original OD switch stalk - piggyback style. Apart from look a bit of a lash up it works well. The nice thing with my box is that I have only disturbed one wire (the white power to the coil) on the OD relay and is a simple matter to restore normal operation. The existing switch is still in place in the 'on' position with the additional piggyback switch taking its place. What next!! Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Roger thanks for the cups, I have a long stalk momentary switch if you would like it. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hi Stuart, that sounds like an offer that can't be refused. Give me some feedback on the trim cups when you have time. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bayley Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Today started well, little job of changing the oil, filter and plugs for Tatton this weekend First job a quick whiz round with the vacuum cleaner, then lifted the TR on a scissor jack to drain the oil... all was going well until I tried to lower the car......it was stuck in the air; trying to work out what the problem was and after a while I noticed that the tops of the lifting arms were cutting into the bed that the car sits on and had got to a stage where it was cutting a groove into the metal on both sides and the lift would not come down. I noticed it should slide on plastic or nylon blocks which somehow had turned over and were not in contact with the lift platform. With the car sitting on top it was going to be a delicate job to correct this so with a length of 3x2 and a trolley jack and axle stands beneath (just in case) I took the weight off the diagonal off the scissor like legs, removed the sur-clips, one inch bolts, removed the plastic blocks and turned them over, one side then the other. my heart was in my mouth as the TR was 4 foot in the air on top of the lift I would have thought that by looking at it, it has been like that since I received it and had just slid down metal to metal until it had cut the sheet. I suggest if you have one of these type lifts (strongman) you look underneath to check - preferably without the car on the lift Cheers Gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bayley Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Picture from underneath Cheers Gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I joined the TR Register Where else would I be when I did the deed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Built up a Maplin Intermittent Wiper kit, mounting the switch on a length of multi core cable to facilitate fit end under the dash, or in the rheostat hole? Works great so fitted this afternoon, wiring all done at the wiper switch, except for an earth. Really easy and rewarding job, now have three speeds of intermittent wipe in addition to the two ( slow and not quite so slow) standard speeds Must be time for a glass of wine soon :-) Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Replaced the rear lever arms and vertical links - transformed the handling. Will change the springs when Moss has them in stock. Naturally, standard spec! Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Breaking my exhaust manifold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr6tuga Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Trying to find why the hounds of baskerville decide to haunt my recently refurbished lucas pump and PRV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I put the 6 out on the drive and set to to make the garage a tidy place once again ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) Double post Edited June 8, 2015 by Clarkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Finally starting to get the new rear end panels in. Welded in the boot floor sides, lower rear valance and half way through welding in the boot floor. Feels like I'm finally starting to make progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graze Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Long weekend here Tuned my 6 on Saturday with an airflow meter and doing an oil change on a mates 6 today Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadArgy Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Replacing front springs, shocks and bushes. Lots of swearing in today's forecast.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
len1 Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 more rubbing down of my bare metalled panels in preparation of painting, slow work ,but rewarding in a strange way ! Len Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Improving the bolting up of the rear telescopic shock conversion. Got longer bolts right through the chassis mount and nylocks to belt and braces it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulAA Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Nothing - the '6 is away at the workshop having the head replaced and a fruity camshaft installed. Car should be ready on Wednesday... feels like Christmas... can't wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Smith Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Topped up gearbox, last year I asked a garage to top it up whilst the trunnions were being replaced. Tried from underneath, but a PO looked like he had a go with it and rounded the edges, and very difficult to put a decent half inch socket on due to lack of space. Simon From the Stoke group, sent a few photos of a hole that can be made in the tunnel, thanks. So to the inside, loosen the H frame but could not see how you removed it, found a metal plate and thought someone else has already done it, removed the three screws but no sign of the plug. In comparing the photos from Simon worked out it a bit towards the engine. I could feel it with my hand, and made a pilot hole, slightly off so made a larger hole so a socket on an extension could be inserted. Put a half inch socket, incidentally from my first socket set of 40 yrs ago which had a deeper grip then all my newer ones I have, placed on and lightly tapped it and put the wrench on and held it firmly and it turned, so success. Top up with a suction gun that has been in my study for a long time and cant remember why it was brought. Hate to say how long this took. Now to tidy up the hole and plate it and put it back togeher. Incidentally the metal plate was for the solenoid for a type A overdrive, although I have a type J. Image will be uploaded shortly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 A 3 inch hole and one of the floor bungs does the job nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulc Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 This weekend i will be mostly fitting to my as was US spec 1972 Stage 2 unleaded head Piper fast road cam Phoenix big bore system Fosseway ventilated 4 pot brakes Hi torque starter Uprated alternator New coil and leads Rechromed bumpers Inertia belts which is a lot for me so starting tomorrow morning, now all of the cleaning has been completed wish me luck and see you at the Blyton Track day Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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