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28th August 2017, 07:49
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Perhaps a previous owner thought they'd switch to long drive shafts, but just did the one side first to see how it felt. As their daily commute was always round an anti-clockwise one-way system it handled just fine.
If it's any consolation, a previous owner of my donor had fitted a copper brake pipe into a union feeding a rear drum without flaring it. Thankfully it let go while I was bleeding the brakes, not out on the road. Needless to say I stripped the entire braking system down and made sure everything was safe.
It looks like you'll need to fit another long shaft to get the clearance you need, but aren't the radius arms for long and short shafts also different lengths and/or the ends sit at different angles?
Anyway, a thorough check of all the suspension and braking components appears to be in order.
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28th August 2017, 17:41
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Micky - Obviously I like the colour.
Good luck sorting out the drive shafts, Paul.
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13th September 2017, 17:29
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The short drive shaft has now been replaced and although every think look OK I still haven't done a road test yet.
Looking for a cheaper grill found this.
Worth a little effort maybe
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13th September 2017, 21:05
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Well, there is certainly no harm in trying.
Good luck, Paul.
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16th September 2017, 06:20
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Love the grill option! Was originally a bit taken aback due to what it's off of, but then thought 'stuff it' as it totally keeps with the character of the car!
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6th November 2017, 18:55
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Got this ready for MOT Friday.
This meant fitting a boot handle and stay.
Failed on!!
O/S rear brake (which turned out to be a sized wheel cylinder)
Battery insecure (strap undone).
Steering wheel lose ( column nut not tight).
Horn not loud enough (lose connection).
All jobs sorted in a few hours and a MOT certificate is now present.
There still a few jobs to be done and it hasn't had much "road development" but I can do these while I'm waiting for DVLA to return the up-dated V5 then I'll put it up for sale.
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7th November 2017, 20:23
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8th November 2017, 17:37
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Congratulations on the MOT.
Did you modify/fit the MG grille in the end?
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8th November 2017, 17:42
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Hello,
I like your rearlights,which car are they from?
Very nice car!
Gr.Rob
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9th November 2017, 16:01
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PaulL I'v already have plans for this build and want to keep it as "standard" as possible but I'll fit the grill on the next build as I also plan on fitting doors.
Jerome The light are from a Ford Capri Classic or Ford Classic Capri, which ever way round you want to say it.
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13th November 2017, 17:47
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I like to add a few sticker to a build.
PaulL This one for you.
Just couldn't resist this one.
I sent the paperwork off to DVLA today so we'll see what comes back.
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15th November 2017, 11:54
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Love the stickers!
SWMBO actually asked if your name was Chris P Bacon.
ok.... so she'd had a few glasses of mummy's special grape juice first, but it made laugh nevertheless
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27th November 2017, 16:17
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Received the V5 from DVLA today which meant it's only taken 14 days to process the paperwork start to finish. This is because (as with all my cars) the photos, history and paperwork were present, correct and in order so only needed the DVLA "rubber stamp".
Just in case anybody thinks this car might be a ringer.
The V5 now reads; make= TRIUMPH ALPHA.
model=Sports.
Keeping the TRIUMPH name should help registration in European countries
Over the next few days I'll take some fresh photos as it's now sporting 14" MG wire wheels.
This will soon be up for sale so if anyone interested contact me and have a chat before I put it on E-Bay.
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27th November 2017, 16:33
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That is definitely a Ford Fiesta back welded to an MGA front.
Nice work, Micky.
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27th November 2017, 16:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oxford1360
That is definitely a Ford Fiesta back welded to an MGA front..
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Opp's, there might be a TROLL out there just lurking ready to agree with you, besides the MGA bit is on the rear and I'v added MG wire wheel just to confuse them !!.
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30th November 2017, 14:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davecymru
... SWMBO actually asked if your name was Chris P Bacon...
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I must confess, the first time I saw it, I also read it like Samuel L Jackson.
It was only when I read it again that the penny dropped.
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6th December 2017, 18:57
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I WOD if I could, but I can't
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6th December 2017, 20:07
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Love the idea of the "hard" tonneau covers.
Good luck with the sale "Crispy"
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8th December 2017, 18:01
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Micky - Good luck with the sale.
Perhaps you should offer Mister Towed a percentage to write the advert.
Cheers, Paul.
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