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micky1mo 4th March 2019 18:02

Keeping with the minimalistic approach we fitted the wind screen.

https://i.imgur.com/jNlVnerh.jpg

Also found some large but cheap and very functional wing mirrors.

https://i.imgur.com/zLqcSnrh.jpg

Not much left to do now, check the brakes, fit an air filter, tune the carbs, fit a choke cable, fit some inner wings, wax-oil the outer floor, fit the seats, ect ect :roll:

Mister Towed 5th March 2019 07:17

Those mirrors look pretty good to me, and they're in just the right place to be usable too.

micky1mo 11th March 2019 16:34

We have been putting the finishing touches to the car ready for E-Bay listing.

Reworked and refitted the inner splash plates.

Near-side.
https://i.imgur.com/bZAFdXbh.jpg

And off-side.

https://i.imgur.com/aljA2Lvh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/cN5vK3Hh.jpg

They both tuck-in nicely under the bonnet.

https://i.imgur.com/6eDhptdh.jpg

Also had to chip a little off the air filter to clear the bonnet

https://i.imgur.com/j5WWFAYh.jpg

micky1mo 13th March 2019 19:16

Added a little padding the fiberglass seats.

https://i.imgur.com/Q77dPRGh.jpg

Although the seats look different in the photos they are a matched pair.
The passenger seat is fixed but the drives seat in on runner so adjustable.

micky1mo 14th March 2019 14:00

It finally moves under it's own power!!:dance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBfLvpLUdFc

Nice little bark from the exhaust.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN4YF787B_A

The clutch was a little fierce !!!

micky1mo 17th March 2019 20:01

We had a little paint over so we added a colour coordinated rocker cover.

https://i.imgur.com/aWlwJ7Vh.jpg

micky1mo 24th March 2019 20:22

Just waiting for the paperwork from DVLA and it'll be on E-Bay looking for a new owner. :rofl:

https://i.imgur.com/W39RIDCh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dejpKsnh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/WHP6yekh.jpg

Paul L 26th March 2019 16:27

That really is a nice colour. :cool:

Good luck with the sale.

micky1mo 29th March 2019 19:12

I am still waiting for DVLA to return the paperwork for this car but as it's going to be a nice weekend and the current owner assures me the car is mechanically sorted I though I would "road test it" over the weekend.
But first a few trips around the estate just to be safe!:scared:

The first trip highlighted to a noisy gearbox so I returned and checked it out!

What you see in the drip-tray is the entire contence on the gearbox!!

https://i.imgur.com/944r07dh.jpg

No wonder it was noisy!!
I also re-checked all other fluid levels.


The next issue was the brakes as they seamed to be sticking on which was affecting the steering.

I tried to free and return the caliper pistons in the normal way but bent my clamps.

https://i.imgur.com/BttSVSnh.jpg

Finally I had to remove the caliper and use the vice to return the pistons but after several attempts and much effort the pistons where still sticking so I ordered a new pair of calipers due Monday which should have stopped my weekends fun.

However, I did have a new set of (what I think are), "type 16" calipers in stock and although they are a little bigger than the originals they will fit with some effort and the improved braking they will provide can't be a bad thing. :angel:

https://i.imgur.com/Bx8ptjyh.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/I3Jx9k9h.jpg


To get them to fit I had to grind a little off the end of the caliper and a little off the hub.

https://i.imgur.com/Qaa5h1wh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QolIg9jh.jpg


Also in order the get the caliper spacing correct I had to fit a washer between the caliper and the mounting flange.

https://i.imgur.com/OlnIp1th.jpg

Although they are a tight fit it's still a good fit and it keeps the car on the road so I still might get to "road test it" this weekend!!:high5:

micky1mo 3rd April 2019 12:18

Some days at work are just so much fun!!!:wave:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3Rt6w4zEUo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_YwcXVwypE

The horn is nothing to do with me just local support!!:icon_lol:

molleur 3rd April 2019 13:35

Sounds fantastic!

Paul L 4th April 2019 10:33

Mike – Good to see it on the road. :cool:

Good luck with the sale.

Paul. :)

micky1mo 23rd April 2019 19:29

I wanted to do a few miles in the car over Easter and enjoy the sun shine but was plagued with teething problems.

The first problem was the brakes sticking on which after a few hours of elimination require an over hall of the brake master cylinder to rectify them.

The next was the engine as it just didn't feel right but the owner assure me the engine was tuned by his local expert so I was very reluctant to touch it but. :icon_redface:

On inspection, I found the ignition timing was out by about 6 degrees, the carbs were running very rich and out of balance!
One jet needing 3 1/2 full turns to get the mixture some where near right. :tsk:
The car now ticks over evenly, runs a lot smoother and sounds even better!!.
I am not an expert I just know how to read a spark plug, use a strobe light, use a colour tune kit and a set-up a carb balancer !!

Also I have never been happy with the steering and believed a worn track rod end was to blame.
This was changed giving some improvement but still something was wrong!
It turns out the Triumph steering column safety clamp was loose!!!!:scared:
No wonder the steering felt wrong!!!


Hopefully DVLA will sort the paperwork out soon so I can advertise it and sell it!!
In the mean time I'll try and enjoy the sun next weekend. :high5:

Mister Towed 24th April 2019 08:30

Hi Micky, I'm sure you've thoroughly checked the system, but the brakes sticking could be down to lack of lubrication on the rear wheel cylinders where they mount through the back plates. The whole cylinder is supposed to be able to slide so it can re-centre when you lift off the pedal.

My Spyder would drag its brakes for about half a second after releasing the pedal for about the first year until I tracked the problem down to a rear cylinder slider that had picked up some grit in its grease.

I also had an aftermarket master cylinder that would lock the brakes on completely every time you pressed the pedal. Fortunately that happened during the build process so I swapped it for another m/cyl before venturing onto the road.

Final thought - check the steering rack mountings very carefully. If it has solid alloy rack mounts fitted, make sure that there's some means of stopping the rack from sliding laterally.

I've now fitted two sets of alloy rack mounts, one from ebay and one from a reputable Triumph parts supplier, and both sets required the deletion of the 'U' clamp cover that holds down standard rack mounts but also locks the rack in place. With just the solid mounts in place it's only friction that holds the rack stable and once the engine dripped a bit of oil on it, mine came loose and was able to move about half an inch from side to side. This made the steering very unresponsive to the point of it being dangerous on the one occasion I drove it on the road.

I made up a couple of simple steel fillets to stop the rack moving about, but I really don't understand why the solid rack mount kit doesn't contain something suitable. I'll take a picture later so you can see what I mean.

Anyway, best of luck with the fettling and sale. :)

micky1mo 7th May 2019 14:31

The car is going on E-Bay ASAP.

Here's a quick walk around.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfThyVTAdDQ

I have now listed it on E-Bay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163680528905

micky1mo 3rd June 2019 20:14

Finally after loads of hassle the great DVLA have now corrected THEIR mistakes on the car's V5. :rant:

The V5 now has the correct chassis number
The V5 also reads
Make= Triumph Spyder,
Body type = Sports.
Colour = Blue.

https://i.imgur.com/lxu60fkh.jpg


MAGIC, now E-Bay here we come!! :peace:

Paul L 7th June 2019 08:43

Congratulations on the V5C. :cool:

Good luck with the sale on Ebay.

micky1mo 14th June 2019 21:23

Trevor's old Sammio now has a new owner in France.
Got collected last weekend.
The last owner is missing it already. :cry:

https://i.imgur.com/tKiEkYgh.jpg

Mister Towed 15th June 2019 07:33

Bon voyage - it looks to be in good company. It's sad that it's leaving the country but it's still nice when an old Spyder gets to make new friends.

micky1mo 18th June 2019 19:22

This one is now off to a new owner in Germany.

https://i.imgur.com/GneSVSMh.jpg

It was a sold Sunday evening and collected Tuesday morning.
It might have been a different story if we hadn't had the ramp to help load it!! :smile:

:pop2:


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