Carter
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Nov 21, 2009 13:09:38 GMT
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I know precious little about them, other than they look pretty good. Ive never owned a Triumph at all, though I have owned a Mk1 Cortina.. any similiarities? Parts availibility? Whats the engine like? How do they drive? What PCD? I'm guessing lowering is pretty straight forward? Please tell me stuff, strengths and weaknesses etc etc Blurb I nicked from interwebz: Triumph entered the growing "executive" market in 1963 with its new model, the Triumph 2000. The Triumph 2000 used an all new unitary body which was powered by a six cylinder 1998cc engine shared with the established Standard Vanguard range. Independent suspension and front disc brakes ensured that the 2000 had excellent road manners which gave the car a "sports saloon" feel expected of Triumph.
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Seth
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MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi
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Nov 21, 2009 17:27:23 GMT
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As with most Triumphs , mechanical parts are no problem at all so there is no issue with using them regularly. I've not owned one (well nearly got a Mk2 Estate a couple of years ago....) but the engines are nice a smooth being a six an' all. Many have auto boxes too so good for effortless wafting if that's your thing. Front end is on struts and rear's on trailing arms with coils. I think serious lowering becomes tricky but GTVSaviour might be your man to talk to. Wheels are 4 on 4 1/2" so plenty of options there
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.
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Nov 21, 2009 18:23:22 GMT
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I don't much about them myself but I share your love for them. I think they are a very handsome car and would love one myself. Have some pictures of a few that i have taken. This was my favorite, 2.5Pi engine with full stainless exhaust and Minilites, I saw it drive past me later in the day it and sounded beautiful!. Seen this a couple of times now, It's a bit tatty up close but the matt black hides it well.
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Nov 21, 2009 19:06:51 GMT
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v8ian
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Nov 21, 2009 19:12:29 GMT
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Diff mountings break out of floor, same as TR6s
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Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble
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GJM
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Alloy engines; like communism- great in theory.
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Nov 21, 2009 20:20:58 GMT
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Carter
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Nov 22, 2009 18:27:50 GMT
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Thanks folks The car I'm musing over looks pretty solid and in good condition from pics ive seen, with 11 months mot. Its a manual.
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stevea
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Nov 22, 2009 20:29:14 GMT
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I owned one for a couple of years up until a month ago and put some good mileage down without any issue. As has already been said, like any Triumph you have to watch out for rust, but they are built of heavier gauge steel than the later 70's cars. Chris Witor www.chriswitor.com/ sells all sorts of tuning parts for these cars, with lowered springs available off the shelf. Manual overdrive is even better than just manual, but it's not too hard to convert if you can find the right gearbox. Here's mine just before I sold it, on TR6 steel wheels.
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Carter
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Nov 22, 2009 23:07:44 GMT
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Stevea you have a pm
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Nov 23, 2009 14:56:47 GMT
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I think these are massively underrated cars - I have a set of the rather nice Smiths gauges from a mk1 on my mantlepiece!
Incidently, if anybody owns one of these round the Northants/Bucks/Beds area, there is a small family garage called Dorrill's in Sherrington near Newport Pagnell who know all there is to know about these cars having done ground up restorations on several for their own amusement!
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Nov 23, 2009 18:05:42 GMT
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club.triumph.org.uk/cgi-bin/forum10/Blah.pl?b-2000/ I got a 2000 Estate from Hairnet on here, they feel like a big car but when you park them up next to something modern they are anything but... 4 speed manual needs o/drive or diff change to lower the revs at cruising speed. beware rust - look around the owners clubs for list of places to check ( sills are triple skinned so expensive to repair, windsceen pillars rot on *all* cars - ask me how I know ) cheap spares from specialists, posh wood trim, good spec interior but my seats have no springs left - look mint but no use , nice smooth straight 6 motor but I find it very gutless. Fine for daily use or cruising Good handling too I like ;D
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RetroMat
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Nov 23, 2009 18:15:55 GMT
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MrSpeedy
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Nov 23, 2009 18:40:24 GMT
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I ran a 2ltr saloon (in white, like off of the advert!) as a daily for a year or so. Absolutely beautifull car to both look at and drive. Big (feels it) comfy barge to cruise around in and always got respect from bith other road users and pedestrians ! As said, you really need overdrive on a manual box if your doin any sort of distance, but mechanically simple, easy to fix, spares availability and reliable ! However, Beware the tinworm ! Mine looked solid when i bought it, but 9months later the bubbles were appearing. They rot very well, from the inside out, so what looks like a little bubble can quickly turn into a 6inch hole ! Look carefully, be patient, and buy the best you can afford. Then enjoy at a leisurely pace
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Nov 23, 2009 19:06:30 GMT
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Very nice motors, roomy and comfy. Spares are plentiful and easy to get hold of. Lots of specialists (but be careful). Chris Witor is a god in Triumph circles and will quite happily talk to people. Most people swap the rear end on Mk1's for Mk2's as it gives a wider track and thus better handling. Mk2 brakes also fit and are a vast improvement. 2500 engines have more torque(?) and power but 2000 are free-er revving. Want any more? Ask.
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