SeanF Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Started to fit the two halves back together around the new floors and sills to check the panel fit. I'm very pleased so far. Nothing welded yet as still lots of inner panel rust to replace before final welding. I must admit that over the past year and more when messing about with one bit or another on the back half or re-skinning doors, I did doubt if it would ever fit back together but seeing it like this gives the impetus to keep going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Sorry I posted without the pictures Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Last blast round the Cheshire countryside this afternoon to watch the Vulcan fly past, fantastic! Tucked the 6 up for winter, in the garage sorry Manfred Blimey a bit early for winter or do you know something weather wise you want to share? Cheers Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijonsson Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Fixing silly mistake I've lived with this summer. Last time I had the gearbox cover of, by mistake I connected overdrive switch for second gear to reverse light and reverse switch to OD. Didn't notice it until a friend told me reverse light was on while driving forward. Could have caused serious problems trying to reverse with OD engaged! A lot of work to correct . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Sorry I posted without the pictures Looking good, keep up the good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 I decided to take the grill of my 6, and clean it up ready for a reprint as existing black paint was flaking. Cleaning went well, it's black paint on chrome trim in places?!, was having so much fun I finished the job and refitted all in one sunny day :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Looking good, keep up the good work! Thanks Steve. Inching closer to being able to fit the front bumper you gave me! Grille looking good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Topoff Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Divorced after 41 years and it only took a few hours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyb Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Finishing the Moggy so I can sell it to make room for the 6 ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Thanks Steve. Inching closer to being able to fit the front bumper you gave me! Grille looking good. I'd forgotten about that ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 The weekend started early. Finished work mid afternoon and spent the rest of the afternoon plug welding new inner rear wings and inner rear valence. I doubt I will be up to much else this weekend ,my lad has a cup game tomorrow and its the wife's birthday Sunday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Love to see some pictures Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Finished re-springing the suspension and new koni's up front at 2330 last night. Going for a shakedown run as soon as it gets light. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I'm unable to drive at the moment due to nasty back injury...so had to find people to take it out for a drive to keep it running, it passed it's MOT again on Monday...only done 100 odd miles since last years test! Keeps it young and alive tho! Doubt I'll get to drive it for a few more months yet, only winter months, so it'll have to go into hibernation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I'm unable to drive at the moment due to nasty back injury...so had to find people to take it out for a drive to keep it running, it passed it's MOT again on Monday...only done 100 odd miles since last years test! Keeps it young and alive tho! Doubt I'll get to drive it for a few more months yet, only winter months, so it'll have to go into hibernation. In the same boat Denis but needs must as two cars to get ready for a wedding soon :o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 two cars to get ready for a wedding soon :o Don't do it Neil, resist at all costs, marriage is over rated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Hello people. Stiffened up the front Koni's yesterday half a click, applied the final stone chip coat to the front wheel arches, dropped the gearbox oil and replaced with gb40. All ok but.... when engaging a type od the revs rise before falling. It doesn't seem to happen when moderate throttle is applied. Seems to provoke if the revs are high-ish when trying to engage. Is this something I should be worried about? OD filter was clear with only slight swarf on magnets. Oh yeah, driving top down with only a jumper on ... in dec!! ... then the monsoon started... omg... got caught in a sharp rain squall. Cheers Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Put the Soft Top up for the first time this year, ready for it's winter hibernation...had to use the wifes hair dryer (whilst she was out) to warm the vinyl up so the poppers reached! I usually do take it out on dry winter days but I'm still recovering from a broken back, so lack the strength to steer it at the moment! Doh! Might have to refit it's original 15 inch steering wheel! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Nice sunny day yesterday, managed my first (short) drive in the old girl since the summer (before my accident) Can't recall when I last drove it with the Soft Top up...Oh my don't they make a lot a funny noises with the top up!!!! lol! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marki Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Might just look and smile a lot, 4 months since it was in the garage.. Any dry weather and I'm off. Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Today the 4A block went off for a quick skim (I really shouldn't read what Mick Richards posts ) That should ensure that the liners can be fitted correctly. The other bits of engine should be finished sometime next month (or possibly the month after) so much for my 5 week rebuild. The engine bay corrosion has now been sorted and the painting will begin tomorrow or may be the following day etc etc etc. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Nowt Good weather so out they went Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OAF939M Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Today the Riley and TR were having a quiet natter, so I left them undisturbed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris59 Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 My own Riley is not roadworthy, so it was some hours of work on one of my TR6s and on one of my Caterhams, + some Miles in (one of ) my TVRs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Tidying the garage after replacing the rear deck in the TR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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