Re: [Spits] [EXTERNAL] - More O M G

Remove one zero and that would be more in the ball park 😊 -Original Message- From: Spitfires On Behalf Of Mark J Bradakis Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 9:57 AM To: spitfires@autox.team.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] - [Spits] More O M G https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.gatewayclassi

Re: [Spits] Spitfires +GPS

Funny I was looking at a similar setup, not for the spit yet but for the '99 Jeep WJ ( triumph support vehicle for related content :-) ). It has an ashtray that will never get used and was figuring out how to mount the GPS unit there somehow. That leads to the next part of course, adding in usb p

Re: [Spits] Trivia alertTriumph in adver tising

On the front page of the tomtom site, it looks like either a red tr6 or a sunbeam, not sure I am sure others will know better :-) http://www.tomtom.com/ Somewhere on their site they had the spitfire as well. Just picked up the 730 :-) what goes better with a spitfire, darth vader voices :-) Da

Re: [Spits] Whitewall tires for GT6?

Wouldn't http://store.cokertire.com/ be the place to look for whitewalls? David -Original Message- From: spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of s1...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 3:58 PM To: spitfires@autox.team.net Subject: [

Re: [Spits] New Rover UK sheetmetal for a 1974 Spitfire

Where are you located? David - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: spitfires@autox.team.net Sent: Fri Jun 13 17:07:03 2008 Subject: [Spits] New Rover UK sheetmetal for a 1974 Spitfire I am active on the spridget list but

Re: [Spits] Welcome to the "Spitfires" mailing list

The ping is good here as well :-) David Templeton ___ Spitfires mailing list Spitfires@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires

RE: Foreign Language phrase books - and a Triumph?

elekt. German: Ich bin schrecklich traurig, aber mein Triumph hat Vl auf Ihrer Fahrstra_e ausgelaufen. :-) David Templeton NASS #20 '59 TR3a '74 Spitsix Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by The Vintage T

Re: 1972 Spit for sale update...possible scam

> I'd like to see where he's really located. Hmmm, probably in deep darkest part of Africa, maybe Nigeria David Templeton '74 spitsix '59 tr3a Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by The V

RE: GT6-TR Gearbox conversion longish

. Without the O/D I find the overall experience not very good, I guess it is the same for the spitfire gb's as well. The engines rev high at highways speeds. Who knows a perfectly good working O/D unit may be coming up for sale soon :-( David Templeton '59 TR3a '74 Spit-6 Yo

GT6/OD questions

yet, but still sqealling. The fork pins are showing the flat wearing as seen by many. Can the TO fork pins be replaced? Thanks in advance David Templeton '74 spitfire/gt6 *** http://www.team.net/the-local*** Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.ht

RE: [SPIT6CGT6] Converting GT6 trans to J type overdrive.

urn spiral clip) They are much more 'fixed' when in place. No... I hve no idea of the size of part number [David Templeton] In my case they are not popping off but actually breaking, as in the case last time. It came out of the gearbox in exactly three pieces :-P That

Re: [SPIT6CGT6] Converting GT6 trans to J type overdrive.

ward swap? Thanks David Templeton '59 TR3a '74 Spitfire with a gt6 drivetrain *** http://www.team.net/the-local*** Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html *** unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try *** http:

She's coming out, again

at driveshaft Anythings else? Thanks as always David Templeton '74 spit6, spitfire with a gt6 MKIII drive train & OD *** http://www.team.net/the-local*** Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html *** unsubscribe/change address requests

oops did it again

Thanks in advance David Templeton '74 Spit6 - GT6 drivetrain on a Spitfire '59 TR3a *** http://www.team.net/the-local*** Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html *** unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try ***

Vic Whitmore

Sorry to bomb the list, Vic please contact me off-list. Thanks David Templeton '59tr3a '74Spitfire *** http://www.team.net/the-local*** *** unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try *** http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool *** http://www.team.n

Heavy acceleration & fuel smell

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Spitfire Trim Rings

Having received trim rings from a fellow lister that are right for the Spitfire, I put one on and drove to work and back, in my driveway hit a bump and off it came. Is there any adjustment to the tab-thingys to make a tighter fit? Thanks in advance David Templeton '59 Triumph TR3a '

RE: Fuses?

- 1976 GT6 engine and transmission. John can you give us the serial number off the engine, GT6's last year of production was '73. Not that this makes a difference in the fuses but it does help clear up information. Regards David Templeton '59 Triumph TR3a '74 Triumph Spitf

Re: Gt6 mkII rear drums

Andy et al Rimmers, moss and moss-uk don't have any, will try canley on Monday David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <

Gt6 mkII rear drums

These drums are 1.25" and no supplier seems to have any. Has anyone have a source? Thanks David Templeton '74 Spitfire /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://ww

Power antenna

someone. David Templeton NASS #20, for the next 4 years at least '59 TR3a '74 Spitfire /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list p

Spitfire front trunnions

on any of these lists, and there is a lot discussed on these list in 4 years :-P Thanks David Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://

Re: MY WEEK ==NO LBC CONTENT==

ual, and everything else works out. This is where you go and do some mental therapy, powder coat something. And no the blood monitor can not be PCed :-) David Templeton /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/m

Spitfire, but no LBC at all

somewhere :-D. Enjoy David Templeton '59 Triumph TR3a '74 Triumph Spitfire /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL

Happy Canada Day

>From my family, I would like to wish all of my fellow Canadians a Happy Canada Day and to enjoy wonderful weather for it as well. David Templeton '59 TR3a '74 Spitfire /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.tea

Spitfire - power radio antenna

Has anyone installed one of these on a Spitfire 1500? Any pitfalls? Issues? Which ones to stay away from? Thanks David Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin

Mosport

Evening all, Is anyone going to the vintage races at Mosport this year? The one where Triumph is the key marquee? If so, does someone have dates etc? Thanks David Templeton '59 TR3a '74 Spitfire /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /

Accessory fustration - no LBC - longish

hat you pay for. maybe not! [end of rant] David Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a '95 Sierra K2500 /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/arch

Seals in general (Re: E-Bay)

Ebay buyer and young pup still learning about a car 8 years older than me Aka David Templeton '59 TR3a '74 Spitfire /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.n

Gas prices (was: M.P.G. for a T/R 3)

Just like the fuel crisis of the '70's LBC's are one of the few sane things to drive right now. At least gas wise :-) David Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a (still two feet of snow, bummer) /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] //

Re: weather NONE LBC

We got 8" of _new_ snow last night and today. Still trying to dig the garage out from the drifts. I will be so glad when the warm weather returns. David Templeton Southern Ontario, Canada /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try

Re: >>NASS 1500 trim rings

Dave, My poor spit has been running around with 3 trim rings for a year now. It seems they want you to buy the complete set of round lip ones or hopefully find a decent used one. Let me know if you come across a spare one. David A. Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a -Original Message-

Re: LBC, non-Triumph question- longish

Scott, All I can say is don't pay too much for it. I also have been scanning for one for the misses. I have seen the prices around here (southern Ontario) drop as of late. An '88 in near perfect condition is going for about $3-5K Cdn, a friend in my local car club bought a Vanden Plus for $5000Cdn

Happy New Year

Hi all, For the second Jan 1st in a row the Spitfire went out for a run into town. The snow had melted 2 days ago and all was dry. What a drive, -3C(approx 30F), the top was up cause my 5 year old was with me. But a good run overall once she warned up. Just when I thought I was the only nuts o

Engine start - no LBC, just cars :-)

Hi all, With the TR3a almost complete (well they are never complete are they :-) ), I have to turn part of my attention to the wife's '66 Mustang project. I have attemped to start the engine a number times and she will only run with a half open throttle running about 2K rpm and when I let her re

Spitfire tub worth?

Hi all, I have an opportunity to buy a rust free '76 Spitfire tub off a fellow club member. How much would I offer him for it? It would of course need to be completely stripped and repainted to match my car and it would need all new rubber pieces as well. I might also be able to get the doors

Re: British Car Day Sept 15th

The Waterloo British Car Club (WBCC), is expecting about 20 cars there. If there are no surprises, my TR3a will be there. Always a great turnout and great credit goes to the Vic and the Toronto Triumph Club. If you can attend do. David A. Templeton '59 TR3a /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list

RE: Gt6 overdrive diagnosis

First thing I did, drained it all out and put fresh in :-) At least there is fresh oil in there. David -Original Message- From: Daniel Parrott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: David Templeton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [SPIT6CGT6] Gt6 overdrive diagnosis

Hi all, It would seem the relay is shot. I have an aftermarket relay can I install it? Thanks David A. Templeton '74 spitsix /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net

Gt6 overdrive diagnosis

Hi all, Well, my OD stopped working in the spit6 last week and now I am trying to diagnose the problem. A couple of time when I activated it I could still here the relay clicking and once while parked (in fourth) I could hear the solenoid click into place. So, my thought is electical more than

How do I tell...

Hi all, After the complete rebuild of the '3 I am back to looking at the planned maintainence on the spitfire. On area of concern is the front brakes, being a spitsix I am not sure if it is using spit calipers or gt6 ones, what are the marks I need to look for to identify which pads to order? Th

Re: Transmission Advice please

Hi Ken, I lost the snap ring that held the 2nd/3rd gear cluster in my gearbox last year and the symptoms I had were "crash" shifting into 2nd and 3rd. I ended up driving 1st to 4th until I could pull it out. David A. Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Sen

Re: Spitfire performance

I have to concur with the floating feeling. In my spit there is a GT6 drivetrain and is finally running the best ever. I had to go to northern Toronto this morning and this meant getting on the 401 (a major cdn highway). I was travelling comfortably at 120kph (70mph) when a couple of transport t

Fuel Economy

Evening all, About a week ago I checked the timing on the spitfire and made some adjustments. I also run her on premium fuel, 92octane or better. Well, I noticed that I was getting really good mileage. On a single tank, 32l (8.7us gal) I have been getting 300+km(180miles) per tank or 9.3km/l (2

Re: Scare of a lifetime

Laura, It is these kinds of situations where I would normally suggest a BBQ over the weekend. One where a bunch of friends of like interests, in this case Triumphs, meet up for good chat, good food and all around good time. Nigel would be helped and fixed if possible then take a cruise up the coa

Re: weekends

Crackberry, as in addicted. Now, who's being the smarta**? :-) David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat May 04 16:20:11 2002 S

Re: weekends

Ahh, but please remember, I live on an email pager (Blackberry). Or as my wife says, my "Crackberry" :-) It does make it very convienent when doing this hobby, I can sit over the '3 and type out the email. Or in the case of last night, give my friend "FT" a quick call on the cell phone to say hi

Non lbc - Mustangs for sale

Hi all, Before they get offered on eBay I figure I would offer them to the communitee. 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe 351 Windsor V8 Red ext, Black int Alpine stereo, 6 pack cd changer. Very fun little beasty Florida car, came to Canada fall of 2000 $5500usd 1966 Ford Mustang coupe 289 Hi-Po, dual

GT6 MKII bonnets for sale

Hi all, A friend of mine has 2 MKII bonnets for sale. The first is a steel one and has a small hole behind the drivers side light (about 2" sq). Otherwise very solid 8 out of 10. The second on is a fiberglass one. I would rate about an 8 out of 10. This has been used, great for a racer. Not

GT6 rocker clearances

Evening all, Well, it is that time of year again, spring is in the air and the LBC's are starting to emerge like little bunnies. Of course it is time to adjust the rocker clearances again, they are chattering a bit. I have two questions, I can not find my engine book right now but I remember some

Re: Window Winder pins removal

Hi all, I just did this task last Sunday and forgot to respond. I had bought a panel removal tool for my truck, you know the kind, it looks like a screwdriver with a forked tip. You are supposed to use it to put around the panel pins to pull them out of the door. Well, I thought this was going

Re: Spitfire MkIII vs 1500 softtop frame.

Hmm, so, if a new top is short on sides at the top of the window then I would say the top was cut wrong? We are talking about an inch on each side seems to be short. It is a canvas top and it has been allowed to stretch and so on. Any other advice? Thanks David A. Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 T

Spitfire MkIII vs 1500 softtop frame.

Hi all, Is there any difference between these two frames? Are they interchangable? How do I tell which one I have sitting on top of a 1500? Thanks David A. Templeton '74 Spitfire '59 TR3a /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://ww