MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Don't get rid of the six. Yes it's a bit old and heavy, but by christ do they sound good ! VERY torquey engine too, as this dyno sheet from my MK2 saloon shows  Currently building another engine (along with a load of other mods) with a target of 150 bhp |
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Hi Nick,
I am familiar with you car as a distant admirer on the sideways forum. What has happened to your website? Most of the have been dead links for a while.
Regards Mark
P.s. The persuasion is kind of working, lol.
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Website is still there but links don't work properly with some browsers (Firefox being a definite example of that). If you look in the address string you will see /..\ after the .com If you delete the ..\ part the links work. I have no idea why it does this as my computer/web knowledge is minimal. I should do it again properly and update it, but this will involve me learning how to do it all over again 'cause it was done a good 5 years ago and I've forgotten how  They do sound good, especially 2 or 3 of them being thrashed through alpine tunnels in the middle of the night ;D Nick |
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend)
1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing)
1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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With the right carbs and exhaust they're very free revving too.
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Koos
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good luck with the rot. the zetec will be awesome i think a Ford 302 would also be good
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Last Edit: Jan 9, 2011 7:24:47 GMT by fuzzayd
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Jan 11, 2011 20:22:17 GMT
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Hey,
If anybody can send me a link to a subaru/datsun diffed triumph so I can check out the possibilities it would be much appreciated.
Regards Mark
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Jan 11, 2011 22:59:29 GMT
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Jan 12, 2011 20:24:28 GMT
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Thanks Ade,
Those links are really useful!
Regards Mark
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Jan 12, 2011 21:01:28 GMT
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As I had ran out of gas, thought I might as well make another repair section. This section runs up to the rear arch:  Traditional use of rice crispies box for a pattern:  Transferred to steel:  Cut, filed, shaped and ready for the old to be cut out and the new to be welded in :-)  Off subject slightly but here's a picture of my old faithful Migatronic, Tig and compressor:  |
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Jan 12, 2011 21:16:38 GMT
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Jan 12, 2011 21:28:16 GMT
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I found this picture on the club triumph website but can't find any more info on the build. Would love to find out more about it!  Don't suppose anybody has come across it on their web travels? |
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Jan 12, 2011 21:47:00 GMT
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The rear suspension looks interesting!
Good work on the repairs Xgen.
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Koos
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Jan 12, 2011 22:05:31 GMT
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Exactly what I was thinking mmm.......
Would love to see a few more shots from different angles!
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Jan 13, 2011 12:42:08 GMT
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Thescooby diff conversion looks like a lot of work...  |
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Koos
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stevea
Part of things
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Jan 13, 2011 12:57:19 GMT
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I found this picture on the club triumph website but can't find any more info on the build. Would love to find out more about it! ![]() gt6_PI pic.jpg [/IMG ] Don't suppose anybody has come across it on their web travels?[/quote] At a guess, it came from here www.gt6.com/triumph/content.aspx?ctID=110 |
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Jan 13, 2011 18:17:37 GMT
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That's the one Steve! Cheers bud! Shame it hasn't got any real detailed info but I can start researching and find out what I can.
Regards Mark
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cozzmik
Part of things
saab,alfa,volvo, citroen...missing my scimitar
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Jan 13, 2011 19:30:19 GMT
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Had a go in a vitesse years ago and loved it,my father had a 13/60 even longer ago  |
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dbdb
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Jan 13, 2011 20:07:51 GMT
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Don't get rid of the straight six. They sound glorious and without it your Vitesse will loose its soul!
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Jan 13, 2011 22:11:28 GMT
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Nice project!  I'm fond of the straight six too, having a 1600 in my Equipe. Lovely sounding engine and silky smooth. Keep at the welding, it'll all be worthwhile! |
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Em
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Fuel Injected? Carb Infested!
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Jan 14, 2011 17:35:41 GMT
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Neat patch making there!
Impressive looking equipment too, I'd love to get a TiG one day!
Keep up the good work!
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I'm fond of the straight six too, having a 1600 in my Equipe. Lovely sounding engine and silky smooth.
