Readying the Spitfire engine

More work on getting the Spitfire engine ready to run.  We will not having a heater so I found some old hose to bypass the heater circuit.  Top picture shows the SU carbs and radiator back on.

Spitfire thermostat

The Leeds City College Triumph Spitfire cooling system is very rusty.  Just look at that thermostat.  There was so much muck on the top of the thermostat it looked like muesli.

Spitfire build up - a rolling chassis

Now the Triumph Spitfire is being reassembled. Still needs a cooling system, fuel supply, brakes and a seat before we can think of running it on the football pitch out back of the college.

Spitfire suspension towers

The suspension towers I picked up from the Spitfire Graveyard have now been fitted to the rolling chassis. The towers look much better now the muck has been removed.

Spitfire bits wanted

One of the cars I will working on is Spitfire.  The car is incomplete - no interior stuff.  Some repairs have been done but before we can build up a rolling chassis we need some parts. Here is a provisional list.

1*Dolomite Sprint alloy
2*seats
Other interior such as carpets, dashboard.

Has anybody got a free wreck we can strip out the interior out from.

Please bring your donations to the Leeds City College stand at the NEC Classic Car Show 16, 17, 18 November

Would be great if a local business could help out.  Will ask the Spitfire Graveyard and Yorkshire Triumphs

Read more about the course here

Spitfire looking for love

 

I have just finished my first week at Leeds City College as a student on their Classic Car Restoration course - great fun with an interesting group of students.

Amongst the many cars for us students to work on is Triumph Spitfire. These 2 images taken on my phone do not show how crusty it really is. Will try to get some better pictures later.

Originally published on my other blog  http://vitessesteve.blogspot.co.uk/

Sad Spitfire

Amongst the many cars for students to work on is this sad looking Spitfire.  Crumby pictures from my phone.