Walthon Abbey Today

[john 215]

Hi,

Took a drive down to TR Register inter group meeting today. Great day out with a hundred plus cars there, but only 2 [:0] 7s and 2 real TR8's. When was the last time you went to a show when 2, 3 ,4 and 5's all out numbered you [:0]

A really intresting place to visit, excellent guided tours and never realised al the rocket development that was carried out down there, recomend a visit to anyone

http://www.royalgunpowdermills.com/

A few pictures-





















This 6 -




Had this under the bonnet [8D]



And 'OUR' cars -




















Strange coloue interior fitted to the above car





All in all great day out, and well done goes to Ian for organising it well done mate.

Cheers John




LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!
1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!

[REPLIC8]

John,
Did you speak to the new owner of PVC568W? Nice to see it being used again, it's always been my favourite TR8. [:)]

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8
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[john 215]

Hi Andy,

Didnt get a chance mate but Ian knows him, really like the interior
where do you know it from [?]

Cheers John

LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!
1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!

[REPLIC8]

I was in the North Kent area of the TRDC in the late 80's/early 90's. It's original owner was a lovely bloke called John Ford, who was a member of our area. It was the first proper TR8 I'd seen & I've always really liked it. Sadly, John died & the car went to a private collection. Nice to see it being used again.

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8
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[zoe]

I shud av been there !!

[Ianftr8]

Zoe, Yes you shud! we missed you!

John, I too thought yesterday was brilliant. I can't claim all of the glory, but thanks to all who came and made the day a real success.

Thanks for posting the pictures of my car (the greens one[:D]) make it look quite smart - I will have to try harder next time!

I spoke for some time to the owner of the silver car, It now lives in North London. The owner is a real enthusiast who has owned other wedges. I think we will see this at other events during the year.

good to meet up with you and your daughter again.

Cheers Ian

Ian Freeman
1979 TR8 DHC California car that never crossed the pond, started life as KDU 315V.
1962 Triumph Courier

[Bobbieslandy]

Gutted i couldn't make it. So far i need 4 new tyres and a new clutch. It's like last year all over again.

[john 215]

Hi Zoe

Where was you [?] [?] [?] [?] Only round the M25

Oh well there is always Duxford next month, would be great to see a couple more 7's and 8's there-

http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/duxfo ... _small.pdf


Cheers John

LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!
1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!

[busheytrader]

Hi John,

Nice pics there. PVC568W makes an appearance in many TR7/8 books.

That V8 TR6 has appeared at The Ace a few times. The V8 gets in the way of the steering column big time and there's several U/J's as it finds its way to the rack. IIRC part of it actually goes inbetween the tubes of the manifold.

Adam



TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, S/S Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes all round, Anti- Dive, Strut-Top Roller Bearings, Capri Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 14" 5 Spokes or Maestro Turbo 15" Alloys, Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991