I love this series because I just bought a 1975, also I can tell by the weather that you are in southern Ontario too and I love that I’m watching another great Canadian channel but it’s a good mix of technical skills and repairs too. Thanks for a great series!
...A good decision....Some owners, like myself, are not interested in 'restoration' but to enjoy a clean roadworthy car that is reliable.. Worrying about rock chips and door dings that can be touched up serves no purpose....Keeping the engine bay clean and grease free is simply 'maintenance'....For my own TR3A, it was sideswiped by an 18 wheeler back in the early 1970's, so the passenger front and rear fenders and the rear corner still carry those scars....I hammered out the metalwork and smoothed it as best as possible with body filler and it's been like that ever since ,even after 3 or 4 paint jobs..(I have even had a replacement rear fender, in a box, for 2 decades)....So, having a car clean and roadworthy is all many people ask for, and enjoy......In my day they would spray old oil over dirt roads to control dust, some people would follow close behind the spraying truck and saturate the underside of their car, tires and all, with wet oil, as I 'treated' my TR at every opportunity long before most of to-days Triumph owners were even born, lol........Who knew back then I would have the car over 53 years later and such stories to go with it ?..........John (west coast,Can).....
You have so much patience. It looks like you got most of the dent out of the fender. There is no substitute for having the right tools. The definition of a problem: knowing there is a problem and not knowing exactly how to solve it. Another great video.
Well regardless if painted or not, the engine bay looks 100% better so great job. I'd opt to paint it but a lot of factors involved in that decision we don't know so what ever happens it's already way better then when it came to you and will be a functional fun driver once it leaves...all you can hope for!! And as you already indicated time to get back to your HOME project. Can't wait to see that one progress too..but the TR6 one's do help me with decisions on mine so thanks for all the video's we all appreciate your time in putting them together....and those seats David set on the floor..sure would look nice in my 72 ;)
Elin, I suggest that You use the aftremarket bronze sleeve for the throw out bearing. I did not and the dreaded sticking clutch syndrome got me. Best of luck
Might-as-well- itis. A disease that inflicts car people. “ while I’m in here I might as well repaint, refurbish, replace”. We all have it. I’m as guilty as the rest. It’s what has prevented me from putting more cars on the road. I think the owners correct, make it safe, get it on the road and drive it, enjoy it.
Hey Elin You are getting a lot of work from various customers. Good to see. Your reputation precedes you. Still waiting to see your own spitfire sitting in your garage and being worked on. How is your leg getting along? When will the cast come off? Are you back working at your regular day job? Keep the videos coming - they are are always a pleasure to watch.
Thanks! Well, my cast is staying for a few more weeks. It was a pretty serious injury. They patched me like I patch those rusty beauties :) However I stayed home for a week only and ever since I go to work every day….. and then work at home after dinner :) I also want to finish my own car and I promised myself she is the next one in the garage once this one is gone. I will dedicate one or two days a week to her and will not let her down anymore
Always a dilemma where to stop !.. Seems Trevor has the discipline to just make good the stuff to get it driving safely .. Full resto's are a big financial commitment.. You have to ask the question; "Where will things be in 20 years time with classic cars ?". Not looking certain that full restoration investments will pay off as things stand.. Great work again though Elin..
Frustrating, I know! But I’m a proponent for driving these vehicles and, as you know, a full restoration can keep you off the road for a considerable period. So, I understand.
@@RustyBeauties I think your heat is too low..or your not letting it heat up to stick....most i have seen on youtube heat up enough that they usually only have a few release easily....and they can knock it good to move it upwards.... Settings are not correct... Is your breaker and wiring to the machine correct?? You shouldn't be blowing the breaker ... Is it dual voltage?? 120 & 240??? 240 will work best 120 will be too low amperage
@@garymallard4699 I watched multiple videos and I can tell that something wrong with my machine. I have my settings the same way as everybody else, but it just doesn’t stick. It is 110 only.
@@RustyBeauties I weld and never used those machines...but it sure does not buzz enough?? Do you hold the switch to time it? Or is that set by dial?? The Europe machines are 3 Phase??? My 240 welders work way better than when i had 120....stick and weld smoother
