TR8 Score!

[55chevy]

Got Craigslist lucky yesterday, Triumph TR8 convertible for $1500. First one to call and go see it, needs bodywork for some rust, owner says it should run, also needs a clutch slave cylinder and line, convertible top, carpet, and a color change for the paint. The guy owns a sign shop, and custom made the decals/emblems.

[nick]

Welcome. Looks like you have some work ahead. Lots of advice available here.

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nick
'79 TR7 DHC
'76 TR7 FHC

[FI Spyder]

That Triumph sign is from a Triumph motorcycle, different company since the '30's. Have fun on the restoration and hope the journey is as much fun as the destination will be. Any help you need will be found here.

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

[55chevy]

Few more pics

[silverseven]

very cool score , there's not many left at that price !!!


(I'd love to find one like that to use as a parts donor for my future project....)

Ron.

[john 215]

Hi,

[:D] WELCOME TO THE BEST TR7 / 8 FORUM IN THE WORLD EVER [8D]

Cannot believe the great car's you fella's get over there for brilliant prices, no good moving state side !! Jealous ? Hell yes [:p]

I assume by your screen name you also have a Chevy ' Shoe box ' too, love those cars, and that's coming from as far as US car's go a Mopar man !


Cheers John







LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!

1976 Speke FHC Beauty Now with an overdrive conversion

1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6, BUILT NOT BROUGHT !!!!

[FI Spyder]

Had a '55 Chevy back in the day. Only problem was it was a 2 speed auto with 6 cylinder but I did get it for $250.


- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

[55chevy]

My nickname has been 55chevy since late 80s when we got computer's at work, the IT guy was a car nut friend of mine and gave it to me since I had one at the time, have had several TriFives, got a 1956 Bel Air 4dr ht at the time, will have to put my project hoard in my sig.

[FI Spyder]

Mt Dad had a'56 back in the early 60's. I always liked them better than the '55 or '57's,thought they were better looking. Particularly liked the hidden gas cap.

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

[john 215]

Hi,

Always liked Chevy 55 - 57 but the 55 in Two Lane Black Top takes some beating, ' Bad Ass ' drag racer in primer [8D]





Whilst not a huge fan of the custom decals they are really very period for the time !

You have the foundations of a great looking car, restoring to standard or modified ?

Cheers John


LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!

1976 Speke FHC Beauty Now with an overdrive conversion

1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6, BUILT NOT BROUGHT !!!!

[55chevy]

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You have the foundations of a great looking car, restoring to standard or modified ?

Cheers John
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Always on a budget so will probably leave 4bbl carb on it, but keep the original fuel system, for a future standard restoration. The PO drained the oil from the engine, not sure what effect that will have on the engine, unless some moisture has got in. A convertible top is first on the list, how hard is it to pull the V8? He was working on replacing the clutch slave, not sure if easier if I pull the engine, would also enable me to pull oil pan and check the insides. I'm sure it's been discussed here, what's the guesses on how many TR8s are still around with original Stromburgs?

[john 215]

Hi,

Clutch slave cylinder bottom of the bell housing and passenger side ( on cars with the steering wheel on the wrong side [;)] ) Couple of points to watch, withdraw it gently so the release fork don't fall of pivot and don't over tighten the securing bolts.

Have you got any type of clutch pedal. Only ask as its not unknown for the release fork to wear completely through at the pivot point, resulting in box out to replace. Hopefully your is just a hydraulic problem.

Cheers John


LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!

1976 Speke FHC Beauty Now with an overdrive conversion

1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6, BUILT NOT BROUGHT !!!!

[55chevy]

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Have you got any type of clutch pedal. Only ask as its not unknown for the release fork to wear completely through at the pivot point, resulting in box out to replace. Hopefully your is just a hydraulic problem.

Cheers John
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Can't check the clutch pedal, the line is disconnected. It may be the fork if that's a commmon problem.

[john 215]

Hi,

One other thought, if the oil has been drained from the sump, not sure why the P.O. has done that ?, but these engine wont self prime the oil system if the pump have become empty.

The arguably best way is to un bolt the base of the oil pump, remove the gears and pack with vasoline ( best stuff as break down in the oil to nothing, un-like grease ) Fill the oil filter as high as you can, remove a valve cover, remove plugs and spin over until oil light goes off and oil can just be seen coming out between the rockers, should be a lot so may have to look carefully. These engines run a low pressure but high volume system. I have an adaptor to spin the oil pump over with the dizzy out using an electric drill to get pressure, but been round these great engines for years.


Cheers John


LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!

1976 Speke FHC Beauty Now with an overdrive conversion

1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6, BUILT NOT BROUGHT !!!!