Rust, Leaks, and Easter Eggs: Digging Deeper Into My 1978 Triumph Spitfire

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Today we dig deeper into the Spitfire and discover more problems and more surprises along the way, all in an effort to order the right parts the first time.
Thanks to all of you who commented on the first Spitfire videos saying you've had one or knew someone who did. I love hearing those stories. That's what this channel is about for me, hoping these cars will bring back good memories for people and maybe help other Spitfire owners who are working on theirs.
To all of you who identified the seats, I have other questions about the radio and steering wheel.
Follow the progress on Instagram: bit.ly/3gCVh3e

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@philipgreenwood841 Год назад

Great video - thanks. A word about the rear spring sagginess. It's wear on the interleaf buttons causing the sagginess. The reason is they use a 'Swing Spring' which means the leaves slide across each other. It alters the geometry in corners to reduce wheel tuck. Replace the buttons and ride height is restored.

@johnduncan4725 Год назад

Really appreciate! I own a 79 almost exactly like your! Bought new when 21 yrs old. 60,000 miles. Time for a 2nd redo. Been sitting in the garage for 20+ yrs. Will really follow u. Ran fine and had great service when I dove it daily in the 80’s. Thank you!

@mikeoneil-work4216 2 года назад

Small world! I live in Kansas City and bought a '77 Spitfire, just around the first of August. Even the same color. Love the car. Fun little car.

@justindake 2 года назад

Fantastic! Congratulations. Might see you out and about if I'm ever up that direction.

@simonbarnwell7787 2 года назад

Poly bush ( U.K ( silicone ) is the way to go when replacing those perished rubber bushings , you can even select your preferred grade of stiffness and customise your suspension , best bit is they last 4 - 5 times longer .

@justindake 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip, I think I'd like to go poly and never have to mess with them again. As long as the ride doesn't get too bumpy, then again it's already very bumpy!

@kennolan1219 3 года назад

Make sure you check the lower front trunnions, they can collapse if not maintained. That part you said was a fuel pump looks like the water heater valve

@matthewwalker7024 3 года назад

Nice job and good luck to you. I'm working on my 75 with a rebuilt 78 motor. Next step for me is cutting out and welding in a drivers side floor. You are now amongst an very supportive group of people. Be well, see more of you soon.

@justindake 3 года назад

Thanks for the support! Likewise I hope all goes well on yours. Sounds like you're doing a pretty thorough restoration

@IrishGaucho 2 года назад

This is good stuff.. I plan to eventually get one of these myself so very interested in following your videos here to see progress and get inspiration.

@justindake 2 года назад

Thank you! You absolutely should get one. I've been working on it as I get time, there should be another video coming soon.

@IrishGaucho 2 года назад

@@justindake looking forward to it brother. Subscribed!

@huberkarl-michael5661 3 года назад

The first item is a Ignition switch on the back side of the Steering lock The second item is your heater Valve.

@justindake 3 года назад

Ah okay, very good. Thank you! I wonder why these are here considering the heat and ignition both work... 🤔

@ricklazio7923 3 года назад

@@justindake i suspect the ignition switch is 1976 or older.... looks that way to me

@stephenking370 2 года назад

I have heard pledge furniture polish will clean up the vinyl windows. But that advice came 30 years ago. I never got the chance to verify because I ended up replacing my top due to a tear. I've had my 78 1500 since 1988. Getting ready to do a complete restoration on it once I make room by selling another car.

@frankaxiak1959 2 года назад

My father owns a 1970 Triumph Spitfire. Had in my family ever since. It was partially restored in the early 90s but has been stored ever since. Would love to get the old spitfire and it’s tiny 4 cylinder back on the road.

@ericpeterson336 Год назад

You might want to get under and look at the condition of the floor pans and the heel board. You tube has some examples of really rotted metal cars being restored. Elin Yakov for example.

@huberkarl-michael5661 3 года назад

In mid 1978 Spitfire's a Mota-Lita steering wheel with a real leather rim was fitted as standard. In the later Spitfire's a Plastic/Rubber thing was fitted.

@justindake 3 года назад

Ah! That's pretty neat. Boy this car must be all original then except the roll bar.

@ricklazio7923 3 года назад

@@justindake it's also the most desirable spitfire steering wheel - available only for 78. TR8 had one too. not the TR7 however.

@justindake 3 года назад

Wow! That is fantastic.

@chaseincats 2 года назад

you call gary on the business card? that could be funny. Also the first item you ask about is the ignition switch and the second is the pcv valve.

@justindake 2 года назад

That's a good idea, I'll have to do that

@strugglyboys 3 года назад

Love a bit of quality automotive archeology. Good stuff mate. She/he is in good hands (i personality think the gender of the car becomes apparent after driving it and working on it). Im not the biggest fan of these but looking forward to see more

@justindake 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words! I'm excited to see if it lives up to the hype I've built for it in my mind. The MGB set a pretty high bar.

@markclay8156 Год назад

It looked like the sender for the set busser.:ie: passenger set.

@tjm3900 7 месяцев назад

A word of caution. Many new parts are aftermarket and poor quality or even unsuitable. For instance, the new fuel pump that is fitted, quite likely is producing far to much pressure, which will cause running rich. Likewise many replacments steering racks and rear springs are garbage! The sagging rear may need just replacing buttons, but if that does not cure the sag many owners fit mid 70's era Corvette air adjustable shocks, that happen to fit perfectly. Nice project !

@justindake 7 месяцев назад

Great advice! I actually had someone local tell me about the Corvette shocks too. I haven't made an update video in a while but it's running rich no matter what I do with this new weber, and I had just started questioning fuel pressure. That pump may well be the culprit

@philipgreenwood841 Год назад

The UK spec had no emission stuff and twin HS4 su carbs.About 25% more power that the US version. Believe me, you don't want too much power as these feel that they're doing 100mph at 50mph 😁

@kevinmopar1211 2 года назад

Curious but can bushings, ball joints or brake parts be found at say a NAPA/Carquest or do most of the parts need to be sourced from the UK?

@justindake 2 года назад

I've never tried but if you could they probably wouldn't be in stock, only special order. In my experience, when it comes to obscure cars the local stores often cost more than a specialty store even with international shipping. I've also gotten the wrong part on several occasions, but rarely if ever has that happened with a specialty shop.

@stevendaleschmitt 2 года назад

Great project, good luck, and once finished please DO NOT CRASH. Ask me how I know... Drive defensively, Spitfires are so extremely low others cannot see you, some motorcycle rules of the road will go a long way.

@justindake 2 года назад

Thanks for the kind words! I got it driving better recently have just yet to have time to make a video. I've ridden motorcycles for years so thankfully I'm familiar with acting like no one sees me in traffic, because you're right, they don't see the Triumph!

@antifatbastard 3 года назад

Too funny!!! Im terrified to drive my 1975 Spitie.. Guy asked me if I take it on the highway?? I told him it would blow up!!!! Im having the car (45 yrs old ) totally redone.. Then HOPEFULLY I won't get killed in it,, for a while.. Great video!! Thanks !!!

@justindake 3 года назад

Glad you liked the video! You're going to love driving it. They say all you have to do is not crash!

@antifatbastard 3 года назад

@@justindake Yes, no crashing, lol

@scorched8540 2 года назад

Hi, great your love of spitfires. I have had 14. I have 2 now. One with a ford puma 1.7 vvt engine. Bit frustrating seeing you not know what parts are, the heater valve is not a fuel pump! Rear diff seal in the boot! I know every nut and bolt having had them for over 30 years, my love of them from my aunt who used to drive me in hers in the 70's. Drop me a line if you need to know anything. I would definitely get the tie bar rust sorted with your rocker as these are structural on a spitfire. Keep it up

@justindake 2 года назад

Somehow missed your comment but thank you! Holy cow 14! I've got a long way to catch up.

@scorched8540 2 года назад

On my third gt6, just starting to restore it now.

@dennisking1555 6 месяцев назад

Always keep your air filter clean

@Classic_Re-creation Год назад

The spare part you couldn't identify is the egnition switch

@b6schilke996 Год назад

I found a 78 and am trying to trade my 67 Bel Air for it. I believe my car to be worth twice what the little spit is worth but owner won’t trade (also in MO)

@GO_OutDoors Год назад

I am guess the Spit has been put in a corner and forgotten about? 2 years since the video was posted.

@justindake Год назад

We actually got it going and enjoyed it all last year! Ended up breaking down again toward the end of last year and just haven't had time to put the videos together. But they are coming!

@GO_OutDoors Год назад

@@justindake Love to see how things progressed with it. Hope to see them soon. Thanks