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2/27/12

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Scott BT — Posted on The Triumph Experience
Monday February 27, 2012 4:22 AM

Things are starting ro run into each other . Got the engine block and head back from machine shop , waiting on the crank . pieces in waiting . Running out of room in the Shop ! Adding to the mess I've got the body in where I applied the 1st coat of Lizard skin sound control to be followed up with heat insulator . Hardest part just prepping taping and such . Initial impressions are positive . Definitly has deaden the sound of the tub .

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2/17/12

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Scott BT — Posted on The Triumph Experience
Friday February 17, 2012 3:42 AM

Lot's of progress this week ! Getting the rear spring fitted was a major accomplishment . Got to sit thru the rebuild of the tranny . It was in overall good shape but a couple bearings were replaced as borderline . Got the motor apart and to the machine shop for cleaning and inspection . The crankshaft will have to be turned , have to see how the bore cleans up .

I bought this car from a good friend that had brought the car from Arizona . This has been a bit of a blessing for lack of rust . Unfortunatally , Dave won't be able to see the completion as he passed away . The car will be named in his honor , but haven't decided between ; Dave ( "Dave's not here !"

or his handle " The Road dog " ( which he was ) . Maybe too much info .

A couple before / after pics . I started the project in November of 2009 where it sat in pieces until now .

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Journal Entry: 2/17/12 rated 10 out of 10 based on 1 ratings and 2 user reviews.

Comment by James Johnston at 2012-02-18 17:52:04

Rated this: 10/10

Comment by Bob Harris at 2012-03-21 16:12:56

You mention a grille update. What car because I've been thinking about a little something for my MK3 GT6?

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2/10/12

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Scott BT — Posted on The Triumph Experience
Friday February 10, 2012 8:44 PM

Got the rear spring spacer ( Thanks Ted / Fastcars.com ) working on the frontend piecing back together . All new bushings , tierod ends , ball joints , steering gear boots , lots of putzin stuff / Had to take an inspirational pic . Still lots of work . Caliper rebuild , bearings get the rotors/drums turned , etc . Work on the rear axles tomorrow . Hope to get it on wheels this week .

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2/5/12

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Scott BT — Posted on The Triumph Experience
Saturday February 4, 2012 10:00 PM

Been pluggin along . Ordered pretty much all the suspension parts . Repainted the steering wheel w/ rustoleum hammered finish and did the grill upgrade . Turned out pretty good me thinks .

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1/29/12

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Scott BT — Posted on The Triumph Experience
Sunday January 29, 2012 4:14 AM

Seems i'm going to have to get creative getting the rear suspension back together . Will have to fab spring lever tool to assist getting the lower control arms in place . With the bare chassis could be a trick . I might have a plan . Have to order bushings . Make a note .

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Progress

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Scott BT — Posted on The Triumph Experience
Saturday January 28, 2012 3:26 AM

New bearings for the rear , u-joints. It's coming along , although getting to the point I'm going to have to start spending some cash .

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