Witness Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Hi, Relatively new owner here from Sheffield, had my TR6 for a few months now after moving on from a Spitfitre. The TR6 bit of a dream come true as it's my favourite Triumphs but its not without its faults. Been a joy to own so far, fixed a few problems, made a few too but as always there's a few more to resolve and plenty of questions to ask you guys which Ill save for specific threads. Heres the car, currently on twin SUs with the hard top fitted when I took her out for a spin last week as it was relatively dry. Im going to pay my dues and officially join in a few weeks, hoping to get to the White Rose meets when the weather picks up, I assume these run come rain or shine? Being a bit of a fair weather classic owner rain scares me. Anyway I hope to meet some like-minded people and get my knowledge expanded on the car. Thanks Rob Edited January 20, 2015 by Witness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi Rob Welcome to TR6ing, nice looking car. They are a good bunch on here with plenty of knowledge, always very helpful. All you got to do is ask. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvtrian Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi Rob, and welcome to the forum. Nice car, hope you get to drive and enjoy it as you would wish, plenty of others are fair weather drivers! Joining the club will make your life more enjoyable and much simpler when the problems arise, unless the problems have nothing to with the car of course! Some great roads around your neck of the woods........ Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobinTR6 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Welcome, you've got the right car, looking good too. Drive enjoy and learn how to keep it on the road cheaply on this forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi Rob, I am fairly local to you, just down the A1 nr Newark, welcome to the TR World.....i have met a few from the White Rose group and they are as you suspected a like minded bunch of people. Have fun, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Witness Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi folks, thanks for the warm welcome!! Yes, I’m very much looking forward to joining and getting involved as I've heard only good things, a problem shared and all that good stuff. I'll get a post up in the next few days if the weathers ok and when I’ve got images of my engine bay/electrics etc. Conrad – Funnily enough I’m in Newark now “at work” where I am 50% of the week. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Jones Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi Rob, I do not live too far away from you, I'm near Castleton in the Hope Valley. I bought my CP series in 2012 following a body off resto and as this is my first classic I am still a bit precious about it as well. There aren't that many days up here when it doesn't rain or snow - but the roads are fantastic driving territory and when the sun is out you won't be able to wipe that smile off your face!! Look forward to meeting you soon. Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi Rob, Welcome....car looks a cracker......have fun Simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Jones Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi Simon, Didn't you recognise your old car? Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 My old car? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Bloody hell yes, I remember now.....that truly IS a cracker! Simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Jones Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks Simon, Rob, don't want to steal your post so welcome to TR ownership, just know that you will enjoy it. I follow these posts every day and they are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks everyone for all of your contributions. Far better than reading a Hayne's book or even the 'Brown Bible'. Thanks to all who contribute, Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Witness Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 You havent at all Alan, and I completely agree that community forums like this and others a frequent are the best way to get / share info and help. Alsn - Speaking of which is there anywhere locally you use for carb balancing and bodywork? Two things I'm not willing to attempt on my TR6. Simon - Is there any info you can provide on your old car? All I know it that it was imported in the late 90s and converted to RHD, it came with a bunch of UK receipts etc. but nothing on where the cars been prior to the UK. Its always nice to know its been owned by an enthusiast and I hope you find some content knowing shes in relatively safe hands. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc R Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hi Rob, Welcome to the Forum and congratulation, your TR6 looks very nice. The key point for me is enjoy as much as possible, and under any type of weather.... (Hardtop may help ) Regards, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Jones Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hi Rob, apologies, my intervention has caused some confusion. I posted a picture of my car at the bottom of my first post and that is the car which Simon briefly owned ( and I was referring to ) before it underwent a complete body off restoration in 2012. It is a PI model so can't help with local firms re carb balancing or bodywork but I am sure others can on this forum. The DVLA will provide you with details of previous registered owners. It's a very slow service, took 8 weeks in my case, but only cost £5 a couple of years ago. They will require you to tell them why you need the information but if you tell them you are building a history file for your car that seems to be acceptable. You could also contact the club registrar to check for previous history within the club and the British Motoring Industry Heritage Trust who can provide a factory record for your car. Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hi Rob, Nice looking car - more photos? Welcome to the forum and TR6 motoring. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Hi Rob Welcome to the fold.......and the enjoyment/frustration of 6 ownership . Nice looking car fella!, there is a wealth of experience and knowledge available on here, may people have helped me out over the past 6 years If you do have any issues the search facility is very helpful. Lets see a few more piccies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Witness Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hi Rob, apologies, my intervention has caused some confusion. I posted a picture of my car at the bottom of my first post and that is the car which Simon briefly owned ( and I was referring to ) before it underwent a complete body off restoration in 2012. It is a PI model so can't help with local firms re carb balancing or bodywork but I am sure others can on this forum. The DVLA will provide you with details of previous registered owners. It's a very slow service, took 8 weeks in my case, but only cost £5 a couple of years ago. They will require you to tell them why you need the information but if you tell them you are building a history file for your car that seems to be acceptable. You could also contact the club registrar to check for previous history within the club and the British Motoring Industry Heritage Trust who can provide a factory record for your car. Alan Ah my mistake Alan, I though that picture was originally you signature as I've noticed some large ones knocking about. Thanks for the info on the DVLA which I may persue at a later date. Hi Rob, Nice looking car - more photos? Welcome to the forum and TR6 motoring. Cheers Andrew Hi Rob Welcome to the fold.......and the enjoyment/frustration of 6 ownership . Nice looking car fella!, there is a wealth of experience and knowledge available on here, may people have helped me out over the past 6 years If you do have any issues the search facility is very helpful. Lets see a few more piccies Thanks guys, few recent pics below and ones from a month or so ago where I tidied up the front end not long after I picked her up. Thanks, Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlexB Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hardtops are great, aren't they Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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