This channel started just as a place to share videos from my family's new beginning in Canada, but in the last year or so it started living it's own life. I started posting videos about my first restoration project of a British car - 1966 Triumph Spitfire MK2 and they attracted people's interest so I continued filming some other projects I work on and now there are couple of projects on the go and each has it's own playlist in the channel. Sometimes I also post videos about other interesting things I make for my family, but mostly the channel is and is going to be about car restorations. If you like my work and want to follow the restorations, please, support my channel by clicking the like button under the videos and subscribe. You can also find my page Rusty Beauties in Facebook (or just click on the link in my channel art above) where I share some interesting articles, facts or just photos I find here and there over the web. So stay tuned and I will try to keep you entertained!
Your first video I watched was collecting the GT6, I was really upset when it came to an end......continuity is important. I have been really enjoying the journey with the MX5. I really enjoyed this video really want to see you driving the GT6, my God you deserve it!
It's been a long time coming, but the GT-6 is on it's way to being rebuilt. Pity you've run into trouble with the transmission, but we all know you'll fix it. Great video Elin.
Oh boy has it been a long wait to see progress on the GT6. It was the GT6 that brought me to your channel all those years ago. I’m still here following along hoping to see it finished. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next episode.
Exciting to see the GT6 again! If you need photos of the rear gearbox mounting plate setup I’ve got a Mk2 in bits right now. Also you can get two sorts of rubber mounts for the D type overdrive. The yellow/gold plated ones(made in the US, or at least for a US supplier) are supposed to be longer lasting than the black painted sort.
Elin watching you disassemble the carbs made me think of the old “Car Talk” radio show axiom: If you disassemble a carburetor enough times, you’ll eventually have enough left over parts to build a second one!!👍
Qiestion... Is the layshaft the same in all the Triumph gearboxes, or are they differentt in Spit, GT6, TR series, etc.? The reason I ask is I would like to make a shortened dummy layshaft, like you have Elin... and so I'm just wondering what cars I might get an old one from. Thanks for all the helpful advice and information in your videos!
All Spitfire and GT6 countershafts are the same. However the length to which you will have to cut it is different for Spitfire and GT6 as the Spitfire laygear is shorter than the GT6
Glad to hear the plan is coming together as you planned it, the transmission problem sets the timeline back a bit but that's okay as you are moving forward!,
I use a tube of the right diameter rather than a solid shaft/rod. Means when you are reassembling the lay shaft you can poke your fingers in to the ends of the tube when it’s in the gearbox to help line it up with the holes!
Elin that's great, do something for your self so you can enjoy it . I'm still looking for a red Tr 6 😀 I know it's down the road, what colour will you paint it ?
I have owned TR3's TR4 and 4a and TR250's and TR6's and Spitfires and MGA Coupe and MGB's and MGTF's and Midgets and XKE's and Healey BJ8's and the one car I wanted more than all those is a GT6 and for the life of me I don't know why I didn't buy one , imo a GT6 is far cooler than all the others and far cooler than those stupid so called super cars , so glad to see this brought back to life
I don't always get a chance to watch your videos when they first come out, but I try to get to them within a few days. I have been a patreon for a while now because your videos are instructional and motivational. Just wish I could contribute more. Keep up the great work and hopefully we see some progress on the GT6.
Elin, I hope the new projects still deal with Triumph automobiles. Personally I couldn't care less about Miatas etc. Just my feeling about the matter. Love the channel just the way it is. Doug in Austin Texas.
Hi Elin, I was just wondering, if you're looking to paint the GT6, could you not set up the paint booth where the GT6 is currently located? That way you keep your lift available for other projects.
Hi Elin! Interesting video, and what a difficult choice! Personally, I have a preference for the Maple Brown TR6. But that is because I am doing my very best to restore a Maple Browne TR6 myself. In your place, I would continue on the GT6 and get it finished, because it is already on the way, and of course to give honour to the parents of this girl. I learn a lot from you, and I absolutely love your videos. All the best from the Netherlands.
Hi Elin. I know your dilemma. Too much to do. Now I have completely run out of time. Haven’t even had my GT6 out this summer and it has been the best summer I have ever seen here in Newfoundland.
Further to my comment about loosening the nuts holding the axle flange, I did some You Tube research and found the recommended torque tightening specification for these 1/2 inch nuts is 16 lb/ft
Hi Elin, I invented several new swear words in English, Spanish and Jamaican when trying to refit the brake shoes. That is, until I decided to take a 1/2 inch socket, and using the two holes in the hub flange, I reached in and loosened the six nuts holding the axle flange onto the suspension trailing arm.. Loosen the six nuts off until they are level with the end of the studs. The axle is a two piece tube with splines so you can slide the axle out enough to get the lower brake shoe spring to pass by between the hub flange and the adjuster. Be careful when retightening the six nuts since the studs are fine threads and can be stripped easily if overtightened. I could not find a specific torque figure in my British Leyland Workshop Manual I purchased from Triumphtune in England in 1989. However, having worked on British cars on and off for more than 63 years, in the early days I stripped my share of fine threaded studs through exuberant tightening. On my TR6 the nuts are Nyloc nuts so they are not likely to come off if tightened reasonably.
Elin, I think the most important thing you can do is to move the GT6 to a position where you can put several hours on a project without the daunting task of digging it out of the corner if the garage. It’s like playing the guitar or in my case the banjo, don’t put it in its case but place it on a stand, you’ll play it more!! I wish you were closer to me. I’m needing assistance making final items ready and start the car for the first time in decades. My health situation has me not able the go it alone. Wish you were closer my friend. Reed
Agreed, that is step one and it is already done. I've already done some work on the car even. You will see soon. I am sorry to hear about your health and I hope you get better soon
Thanks so much Alan. No rush, I have many other projects on the GT6 before I start the engine for a first time. Turns out I need to rebuild the transmission that I bought years ago.
I am sure she was an amazing girl! Last year I met a girl from NJ who was interested in my Rusty Beauties so I told her how I went to NJ to pick up the car from you and it turned out she was from your town as well. She was about 18 and made me think of Anna. I hope this time I will be able to spare more time for the car and actually finish it. I feel so guilty...
I have a small plastic container with half a dozen or so TR3/4 exhaust manifolds that has been sitting in my garage for quite a few years. I was helping a friend sell off his collection of British car parts on Ebay. These just never got to bee put up for sale. Yours if you want them. Just need to know where to send them if you want them.
I appreciate you being here and watching and commenting and sharing... That is also a big help! Like I said in the video I understand that not everyone can afford it that is why I keep my content free for everyone and the support is only an option for those who can afford it! Thank you!
Elin, Regarding income- what about doing transmission and OD work only, instead of full cars? For one thing it would take up a lot less space, and leave room for you to work on your cars.👍
Space is an issue, but the bigger issue is time. I don't have time for my projects because I can't afford not working on customer's projects whether they are entire cars or only transmissions and OD
I know everyone is different but throughout my life messing with LBCs I have only been able to do one project at a time. All the issues, all the repairs, etc of one car at a time are all my brain can handle! My unsolicited advice: Pick one car and work toward finishing it. There will always be things (in life) that will come along to distract you, but I have found that if I am only working on one project at a time I get more done and feel better about it. (FWIW). Having said that, I always enjoy all your videos no matter what project you are working on at any given time.
I work on multiple projects at a time because I have customer's cars, my son's car and my own projects so I have to jump back and forth a little bit, but I also like to focus on one project when possible. That is why I chose to leave the TR4 alone and work on the GT6 in the near future. Unfortunatelly I don't think it will be ready for the spring so that is why I want to fix my Spitfire too, so I can have a car on the road.
You know, Fitze of Fitze's Fabrications sets up a paint booth in his garage using plastic curtains... or maybe they are made of something heavier. Austin Colson also does this.... so I know it's possible. I bet you could do it if you put your mind to it. You can do everything else. Besides, your son has GOT to be a little eager to get his car on the road. I remember being a teenager with a shiny new license... lol. So - thanks for the update. You wouldn't bother me at all if you wanted to focus on that miata until it's on the road... or can be parked outside the shop.
I like your plan, and as a long time viewer i truly hope you can keep the projects close to your plan, since soon you will have the Miata done and that should free up some of your Personal time to keep your plan alive. Another thought is have you thought of having or allowing volunteers help with work or specific jobs ie. Disassembly work block sanding, cleaning nuts bolts after being shown your process... just a thought.
I am way more productive when I work on my own. I had multiple people volunteering to come and help when I need help and I appreciate that, but from experience I know that I can't stay focused on a project when there are other people around. I constantly need to get involved in what they are doing, hand them tools, answering questions.. I am just not productive...
OK. Done! I finally became a Patreon after years of watching your videos. I don't even have a Triumph, but my 1st car when I was 16 was a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MKIII and my memories of that car brought me to your RU-vid site. I am working on another car now, a 1969 Chevrolet el Camino. The diagnostic skills you demostrate are transferable and help me with my project. I love following you along as you bring these cars back to life. Thank you!🙌
I have been watching your videos since I discovered you several years ago. I watch Tush also. I am not necessarily a Triumph fan but I like seeing people working on old cars. I hope to find an MGB that I can spend some time with. Please keep doing what you are doing. I became a patreon a few years ago. I vote for finishing the GT6!
I also agree that the GT6 is the closest to be on the road and should be started on. You can always allot a day or 2 threw the winter to work on it between customers cars. I work a full time job M - F and weekends are for my projects even if it for just a few hours. I say it's GT6 Time!! Cheers!
The biggest advantage of finishing the GT6 will be that you have LOADS more space in your shop, even if you park the GT6 in the shop. A disassembled car takes up sooooo much more space than an assembled car... speaking from experience :D
Hi Elin, I look forward to seeing you getting back to work on Anna. I remember when you brought her home, watched all the wirk you put into her already and she will just look so darned good in Damson Red! The Spit Six idea is very interesting, too... though I'm considerably less enthusiastic about a stretched 4 seater. Is that your previous limo work catching up with you?
It's a dilemma Elin. A bit like the cobbler never gets time to repair his own shoes. My personal opinion would be for you and Nik to finish off and complete the Mazda. Then you'd have a clear runway to decide which of your own cars to work on.
