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Triumph produced the fun and affordable spitfire for 18 years, during which time over 314,000 were built. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration. I found that jigsaw racing in desborough has good experience in restoring spitfires as well as in rebuiding aluminium panels, so i decided to let them restore the body and the chassis back to 1965 specification. H867 haynes restoration manuals 2nd revised edition by porter, lindsay, williams, peter, williams, dr. But the triumph and i drove out there to take in the show. Classic triumph restoration triumph restoration shop. Triumph spitfire restoration parts and accessories moss motors. This is the restomod journey of a 1963 triumph spitfire. Club triumph is run entirely by its members for its members and does not have paid employees. Why make life easy when you can make life interesting. Triumph spitfire 1967 1968 for parts or restoration complete frame body panels description.
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The car is dirty and dusty and in need of a cleaning. Unfortunately, the soft top didnt actually provide any protection to the elements, rendering the entire floor, inner and outer sills corroded without any structural metal for us to weld to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Launched to rival the austin healey sprite and the mg midget, triumphs spitfire was viewed as the softer more sociable option, but this herald in drag was far better equipped and looked the more stylish sports car too. Triumph spitfire restoration daniel piper motor services. We also keep you apprised of progress along the way, and explain each expense. See triumph spitfire vehicle information for detailed information of the triumph spitfire. Triumph spitfire restomod, colorado springs, colorado. Of course, we were parked in the triumph section, which had a good showing.
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Very nice book with the spitfires history from the very begining. Living 200 miles away from the seller and not seeing it in person before buying it, i was a little anxious to see what i had actually bought. I conquered this problem and moved smartly along with more assembly. Worldwide vintage autos is pleased to present this 1979 spitfire triumph history th. Triumph spitfire 1967 1968 for parts or restoration complete. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual. Ok so lets get it done properly i knew that the restoration was not going to be cheap, but i wanted good value for money so obtained quotes from a number of garages locally focussing on ones with. Triumph spitfire 1500 cabriolet 1975 overdrive for sale at. Restoration with communication from the beginning of a restoration project, we communicate with you so you know what to expectincluding our anticipated timeline and required effort.
The paint is is flaking off, there is body work to be done on the front right and left rear. Triumph spitfire gt6 vitesse and herald restoration manual. I bought replacements from spitbits, and am really happy with it. Triumph gt6 parts and accessories triumph spitfire parts and accessories. Triumph spitfire restoration pete and erin groudas website. Many wins with vara and featured on kas kastners latest book.
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