The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum
http://forum.triumphdolomite.co.uk/

VGK Sprint Restoration
http://forum.triumphdolomite.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=30305
Page 3 of 7

Author:  JTSprint [ Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

Hi Jon

I just cleaned the manifold up with wire brushes and the other other bits I did in a blast cabinet. Degreased with panel wipe as I find that is better than a normal degreaser. Then three coats of an Ali appearance paint from Eastwood, quite pleased with the outcome.

The paint is OK to 300c so good for for most bits except exhaust bits


John

Author:  JTSprint [ Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

Starting to reassemble the front wheel assemblies
Attachment:
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 106.58 KiB | Viewed 4379 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: After
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 91.45 KiB | Viewed 4379 times ]

Author:  JTSprint [ Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

This is the suspension part that was found to be snapped,

It's the passenger side one that is damaged !
Attachment:
File comment: Upper wishbone support bracket
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 17.86 KiB | Viewed 4375 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Zoom in a bit
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 110.39 KiB | Viewed 4375 times ]

Author:  Carledo [ Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

I thought it might be them and yes I have some! Because they fit to two things and are shimmed for camber control, it is important to match the shims up or the brackets break - as you have found!

Steve

Author:  JTSprint [ Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

Thanks for that tip as I didn't know that and there was only one shim behind it and two on the main bracket.

Cheers
John

Author:  JTSprint [ Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

Hi Steve

If you let me know how much for the bits, be much appreciated

Cheers
John

Author:  JTSprint [ Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

Does anyone know where to get the gaskets that sit between the manifold and carb mounting plates. Also why does the carb kit come with four gaskets for mounting the carbs to the carb mounting spacer.

Cheers

Author:  Flyfisherman [ Tue Apr 19, 2016 11:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

Quote:
Does anyone know where to get the gaskets that sit between the manifold and carb mounting plates. Also why does the carb kit come with four gaskets for mounting the carbs to the carb mounting spacer.

Cheers
You will find the part no on rimmerbros website look under tr7 159871

paul

Author:  JTSprint [ Tue Apr 19, 2016 2:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

Thanks Paul

John

Author:  JTSprint [ Sat May 21, 2016 12:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

Bit of emergency welding before subframe and bits goes off to get plastic coated

Attachments:
File comment: Welding done new plate in
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 67.99 KiB | Viewed 4207 times ]

Author:  JTSprint [ Sat May 21, 2016 12:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

All came back nice clean and shinny.
Attachment:
File comment: Sub and anti roll
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 101.24 KiB | Viewed 4207 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: I know it's not standard but I like it!
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 100.99 KiB | Viewed 4207 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Shiney black bits
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 82.61 KiB | Viewed 4207 times ]

Author:  JTSprint [ Sat May 21, 2016 1:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

I think I asked before but does anyone have any of these available as one is broken and the other is worn. It's part of the upper wishbone assembly.
Attachment:
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 17.86 KiB | Viewed 4207 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Made a start on the engine rebuild, but is going to be a long job for me
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 99.8 KiB | Viewed 4207 times ]

Author:  Maidstonerob [ Sat May 21, 2016 1:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

Its not a race and its looking good. Like the subframe all shiny keep up the good work

Author:  JTSprint [ Sat May 21, 2016 6:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

Thanks Rob, got a few bits cleaned, painted and back together.
Attachment:
File comment: New style clamps on the steering rack.
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 72.37 KiB | Viewed 4193 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Suspension parts starting to go back together.
image.jpeg
image.jpeg [ 115.97 KiB | Viewed 4193 times ]

Author:  Carledo [ Sat May 21, 2016 8:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VGK Sprint Restoration

Sorry, completely forgot about this, I'll dig out a couple of brackets and some shims (if I can find them) when I go in on Monday.

Steve

Page 3 of 7 All times are UTC
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited
https://www.phpbb.com/