Kenrow Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) This is something I put together to sort out the mounting kits: Edited January 3, 2022 by Kenrow edit file Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Salisbury Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 12/29/2021 at 12:19 PM, stuart said: For the body mounting as youve had a TR Shop voucher for Christmas Dave I would use some of it to buy their body mounting kit as it contains all the right size bolts nuts washers and plates as well as all the rubbers/spacers that you need to mount it properly. I use them al the time plus I have a slave set that I use for the "In build" time that will get covered in Bondarust so when I do the final build its all with nice clean bolts/nuts/washers etc. Stuart. + 1 For the TRShop body mounting kit, everything you need in a nice package, almost (but not quite) building by numbers!! Cheers Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted January 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Happy New Year everyone TR shop body mount kit on the list never used anything other than std kit and during strip down after 40 years seemed ok so do i go poly for the rebuild (this will be a road car not hammered) is it just hype so someone makes money whats wrong with std not bitching just interested what do i gain my days of taking roundabouts at 60+mph (beat the 2.8 capri) are well gone posted in the General Technical section also thanks David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Go for Poly but dont buy cheap poly. Superfex or Superpro are the best. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave I O W Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 There's some here David, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293150092862?fits=Car+Make%3ATriumph|Model%3ATR5&hash=item44411b6e3e:g:srgAAOSw0YlcSznP Cheers Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, Dave I O W said: There's some here David, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293150092862?fits=Car+Make%3ATriumph|Model%3ATR5&hash=item44411b6e3e:g:srgAAOSw0YlcSznP Cheers Dave. Marginally cheaper from Revingtons https://www.revingtontr.com/product/kit0101k-rg/name/full-car-running-gear-set-tr5-tr6 Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Indeed, don’t buy the cheap items, I did buy a set of black bushes from TR-shop, the have more play than the rubber items. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 I wasn't impressed by the TR Shop body mounting kit. Most of the set screws were far too long and the long bolts through the 2 front sloping turret braces were set screws threaded full length instead of part threaded bolts. I also had to buy extra rubber pads, thick and thin, just to fit the minimum as shown on the diagram. Ended up buying new set screws of suitable length from my local Nut and Bolt supplier.. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted January 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 Thanks guys think i have the bushes sorted (recommended source) not ready for the body kit yet will report when i get there god its amazing after 28 years off the road and 10 years after messing with a 6 what you forget looking at brake calipers now, its bloody never ending i thought i had some but in the last move think they went to the tip as you can buy new (looked everywhere cannot find them) TR shop show new at £159 and Moss at £69 !!!! remanufactured TRGB show £132 exchange i want them to be as original so are the new ones from TR shop as original they look right on the page Moss page shows a picture which looks slightly different i know you should never throw anything out but then i should have bought all the stanpart stuff back in the eighties but you never think that way at the time apologies for being a pain David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted January 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Thanks guys think i have the bushes sorted (recommended source) not ready for the body kit yet will report when i get there god its amazing after 28 years off the road and 10 years after messing with a 6 what you forget looking at brake calipers now, its bloody never ending i thought i had some but in the last move think they went to the tip as you can buy new (looked everywhere cannot find them) TR shop show new at £159 and Moss at £69 !!!! remanufactured TRGB show £132 exchange i want them to be as original so are the new ones from TR shop as original they look right on the page Moss page shows a picture which looks slightly different i know you should never throw anything out but then i should have bought all the stanpart stuff back in the eighties but you never think that way at the time apologies for being a pain David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted January 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 anyone know of brake caliper solutions some refurbed calipers on ebay seem ok just checking if anything have used them got experience etc cheer david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Hi David, Past Parts have a recondition service. Maybe they also sell reconditioned items? Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted January 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 anyone know of brake caliper solutions some refurbed calipers on ebay seem ok just checking if anything have used them got experience etc cheer david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted January 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 cheers waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted January 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Hi a bit of history instead of me asking where to get things done a spreadsheet and sent it off to see what prices i would get, the company asked for the chassis number and year to ensure the correct parts (dont worry i have known the guy for years and its one of the major suppliers) got the log book and its states first registered in 1969 however just noticed the date is stamped 1972 which was 3 years 10 months when the first name appeared did it take this long to sell it ????? what do you think David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 16 hours ago, dblenk said: Hi a bit of history instead of me asking where to get things done a spreadsheet and sent it off to see what prices i would get, the company asked for the chassis number and year to ensure the correct parts (dont worry i have known the guy for years and its one of the major suppliers) got the log book and its states first registered in 1969 however just noticed the date is stamped 1972 which was 3 years 10 months when the first name appeared did it take this long to sell it ????? what do you think David Quite possible as the TR6 was out by then so previous models sat around and were often sold later at a discount, it may have also been retained as a demonstrator. My previous 4a thats just been discussed on the Where are they now section wasnt registered until 6mths after the end of their production run. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Just fitted rebuilt callipers from Big Red and impressed with the quality. Regards Harry TR5N Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Hubball Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Be aware the seals they use are not compatible with silicon brake fluid. Cheer Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted January 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 got some old ones TRGB said they would rebuild them as they have had problems with new ones cheers david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 1/14/2022 at 2:37 PM, Chris Hubball said: Be aware the seals they use are not compatible with silicon brake fluid. Cheer Chris Not heard that one Chris Regards HarryTR5N Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Hubball Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 When I collected my re furbished ones from them in 2019 I mentioned I was using Silicon Fluid they told me then their seals were not compatible so I replaced them with ones from Revington that were, I suggest you call Big Red and seek their advice Cheers Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted January 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 new chassis blasted and zinc etched ready for welding trailing arms diff strength kit etc old (chassis underneath) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted June 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Well after work and other things getting in the way (wembley etc) the chassis is back and the bits i am months behind but hey no rush really need to order all the new parts now and start building it looks very shiney thought the original finish was a bit more dull Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted July 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2022 Hi So got prices etc for springs and it was suggested to go for new fangle dangle springs with silicon ? in them etc Talking to the lads i was asked whats wrong with what was fitted if they were std i am looking for std not uprated or raised or lowered, so good question Front springs are easy been there since the start 1969 Rear over the years i have changed things in my TR6 rebuilds over the years so i have three sets How do i identify the rears whats the diameter of the bar, diameter of the spring, how many coils, and height of the spring one set has white paint on them 7 coils 12mm bar and 10 1/4" high free length another set 8 coils 12mm bar and 10 3/4" high free length another 9 coils 12mm bar and 11 1/2" high free length anyone able to point me to something thanks david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted December 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 I cant believe its been this long since i posted The 5 chassis is now progressing and hope to have 4 wheels on by the end of this year now i have time off a little TR6 got in the way but it seems to be nearly sorted now Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all regards David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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