tr6turbo Dale Knapke Sidney, Ohio (169 posts) Registered: 08/24/2008 09:44PM Main British Car: 1972 Triumph TR6 Ford 2300, 4 Cyl Turbo |
Re: Reinventing my TR6
I want to make a fiberglass front bumper. I need a steel bumper to use as a mold. I have been looking for some time and have not found a cheap one. Rust is no problem since it will be used as a mold only. I would be interested in "renting" one that I would return when I am finished if anyone knows someone that wants to entertain that idea. I need a early one before the rubber blocks were added.
Dale |
Re: Reinventing my TR6
Is that front "clip" all in steel?
Would it not make more sense to have glass fibre (the whole lot) front, top and bottom valance and wings? Could still all be built up as one clip. |
tr6turbo Dale Knapke Sidney, Ohio (169 posts) Registered: 08/24/2008 09:44PM Main British Car: 1972 Triumph TR6 Ford 2300, 4 Cyl Turbo |
Re: Reinventing my TR6
Yes it is all steel. The hood will be fiberglass. I wanted a working hood and I thought that if I also wanted a removable front clip going with steel would be more durable. If I were to start over I might rethink that.
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Med72 Art Medrano Austin, Tx (52 posts) Registered: 01/31/2012 09:25PM Main British Car: 1972 Triumph TR6 GM 350 |
Re: Reinventing my TR6
Hey Dale:
Good to see that you are getting the beast back on the road. I notice from the photos that you have a 5 bolt wheels as opposed to the standard Triumph 4 bolt pattern. What did you use to convert this? I know the rear end is either a 8" or 9" so that is the Ford 5 bolt pattern but what did you use for the front? Also, I plan to use a Ford 9" but still debating whether or not I will design a new rear sub frame or do something similar to what you did. What do you recommend? |
tr6turbo Dale Knapke Sidney, Ohio (169 posts) Registered: 08/24/2008 09:44PM Main British Car: 1972 Triumph TR6 Ford 2300, 4 Cyl Turbo |
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Capt'n Moorgone Mike Moor Angola,IN (116 posts) Registered: 11/20/2008 07:05PM Main British Car: 1973 MGB 300 Buick |
Re: Reinventing my TR6
Looks great Dale!Can't wait to see it in person. Mike
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tr6turbo Dale Knapke Sidney, Ohio (169 posts) Registered: 08/24/2008 09:44PM Main British Car: 1972 Triumph TR6 Ford 2300, 4 Cyl Turbo |
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: Reinventing my TR6
It's looking good Dale.
Missed you in Palestine; are you planning to make it to Omaha next year? |
tr6turbo Dale Knapke Sidney, Ohio (169 posts) Registered: 08/24/2008 09:44PM Main British Car: 1972 Triumph TR6 Ford 2300, 4 Cyl Turbo |
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tr6turbo Dale Knapke Sidney, Ohio (169 posts) Registered: 08/24/2008 09:44PM Main British Car: 1972 Triumph TR6 Ford 2300, 4 Cyl Turbo |
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6469 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: Reinventing my TR6
Better than new.
Jim |