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I used to work weekends at a stag specialist. One thing you havent mentioned is that towards the end of Mk1 production, they did introduce some things which also appear on Mk 2s at the time we used to refer to K and L reg cars as Mk1 and a half. You are spot on with the door latches on the B posts, there was no cross over with later MK1s having MK2 B post latches. Mk1s generally had A type OD but some of the later MK1 has J type ODs. While I was there, we had a prototype stag I think it s reg number started PVC and it was G reg. The really interesting thing about it was that it had been changed at the factory to be left hand drive OR right hand drive so that it could be presented to the home market and overseas market after swapping dashboards, pedal boxes etc. It also didnt use the stag V8, it had the straight 6 with twin carbs. The weight of the straight 6 engine suited the stag and the engine dropped straight into the engine bay and onto the mountings. I always thought that if I every had any issues with that stag engine , I would drop a triumph 2500S engine into it since the engine bays are almost identical...and the prototype proves it. Original good stag difs were like hens teeth 30 years ago due to the vents blocking, the diff blowing it seals and losing its oil or the aluminium diff back plate bolted to the steel diff carrier and rotting holes in the back plate and the diff losing oil. Although the crown wheel of the stag diff is the same ratio as one of the other triumphs ( I dont recall which one it is) the stag crownwheel is different in that it is broader in order to handle more power. I always suspected that they had wanted to give the stag more power but couldnt because of its cooling issues so the up rated diff made no difference.You mentioned export cars MK1 headrests and side marker lights. The export front bumper brackets were also different in that they had a plate welded over the top of them to reinforce them. I built my stag up to Australian spec and it was a MK 1 so it had those special headrests, the rear marker lights and the bumper brackets. It also had very rare stainless steel caps which fitted on the front and rear top corners of the door cards held onto the doors using small philips head self tappers. And yes!! stag bonnets dont rot but boot lids do! Oh ! one other thing! some MK1 home and export cars had an additional pressed steel ribbed cross brace in the doors presumably for side impact protection.

Iv always wonder why people who have a tall garage like yours dont take advantage of storing stuff higher up. Like if you got some more pallet racks and make a mesanin for all the pannels that have been sacreficed to save one car, they are still usefull for other cars with different damage. Or just store them and put online for sale whole or part of. Im a hoarder and would most likely have like 50 cars in there and have to work outside if i have room there.

I hope you stay well and keep the videos coming.

Good to see you back mate. The very reason I started restoring cars back in 2012 was due to severe mental problems I had at the time. I don't know how things would have turned out without the projects giving me something positive to think about and get engrossed in. I'm sure all of us wish you well.

Don't know what issues you've had and it's none of my business, but I wish you well and look forward to watching progress on the projects and customer jobs. Best wishes.

I think you should name it Slimer.

Est video I’ve see on how to set up the carbs. Thank you

a motor won't overheat from age

Negligible differences between a Mk1 and Mk2 Stag. Most other cars have more changes without being known as a different mark.

Always promised myself an MGB Roadster when I retired. Then my son asked me to look after his for four weeks whilst he moved house. Result: cured! I'll stick with my creature comforts thank you.

Back in the 1980's I had my Scimitar rear ended by an uninsured Fiesta driver which pushed it onto the bonnet of a GT6 it was parked next to. Fiesta was written off but Scimitar was fixed with a bit of fiberglass work and a new petrol tank!😂

GT6's are a lovely looking car but you can't fit a motorbike on the back seat like you can with a Vitesse convertible!

Had a P reg mk2 back in the 90's spent hours fixing the rotted rear radius arm mount. Rest of it was good but it had a blueprinted essex V6 that I never got round to putting the right carb on and a very indecisive auto box. Made a lovely sound and used to take me daily from south manchester to Huddersfield over Holme Moss.

Yes please do a video on fuel mixture adjustment. Thanks

Nice video as always! Can you pls share the brand of the LED headlights?

Great video, I'm thinking of doing the stagweber conversion to my stag! Do you know if these are a reliable carb? Many thanks Dudley..

On my stag I fitted Chris Witor springs which lowered it about an inch. Combined with super pro bushes and Kyb shocks has made it quite nimble. Nice to see another well used Stag.

Super , always interesting stags , you would think id grow Tired , but no , more stags please, thanks again for sharing, see ya I the next one,

Great stuff, what is the bright green car in the background.?

You need a timing light to check the ing timing an many timing lights have a rpm counter

I use a hose the my ear and go from carb to carb with my grip on the base to get the same depth in the air intake and set the same sucking noise in my ear

Great Video, thank you for your knowledge and great advice!

Great presentation, Unfortunalty UK puts salt on the roads and rust Stags seriously underneath. Here in our country Stags are mostly rust free.

Hey fella, love the vid. Just got a rot free Cali Gt6, mk2 11. Original paint, faded, scruffy like my life! Might tap you up for advice. I earn my pennies restoring old cars but I haven't played Triumph before and knowledge is power. Bless you, hope you and yours are well.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane! You didn't mention that the early M3s had a lower wishbone rear suspension with Rotax couplings in the driveshafts, like the Mk2 and different to the Spitfire, Mk1s and later Mk3s. It made the handling superb...unlike the others! In effect, the rear suspension was double wishbone, like the Herald set up on the front. I did 60,000 miles in mine and heaps of UJs in the driveline...then upgraded to a Dolly Sprint, with which I ended up on first-name terms with every nut and bolt after about 18 months..but it was worth it! Oh that they'd put that engine in a GT6 body.. One track day, I did a 1min 6-second lap of the Brands Hatch short circuit when the Formula Ford lap record was about 60 seconds. You're dead right about electronic ignition and electric fan, even back in the early 1980s...I built my own from a thermistor and a relay and used two Lucas heater fans side by side. The GT6 sure was a much better car than the MGB GT....and still is, of course. 100% agree they're an unsung classic...

As the SAAB engine is the left bank of the Stag V8 certain parts are compatible, SAAB shims came in finer sizes and if I remember correctly you can use the chain guides and tensioner. I used to put a half penny in the oil pump bypass valve spring and this gives another 5 psi and helps the tensioner at low RPM. As mentioned watch the tensioner does not over set. Engine must be cold.

An absolutely fantastic informative video, the best I have seen here on UA-cam. You covered all aspects of the Triumph Stag.

What a stunning colour Sir great job

New subscriber, very interesting stuff.

Nice work, looking good .👍

Spectacular colour!

I always adjust the fuel mixture when I balance the carbs.

👍Good stuff. Same here (🇺🇸KY)w/ the ol haircut! Never fails. (SUBd)

Strange how the outside of the car is painted before the welding is finished? 😂❤

I'm just sat here in sunny Spain after driving from North Lincolnshire, I'm building a hotrod anglia too😊I've got a long scar down my forearm from cutting out the floors on a previous anglia floor 😮 be careful 😅

Greetings from the south coast, not had any rain down here for ages lol! Great job mate. Not many people want to take time and do the properly. Nice work!

The welded up prop hoop can be cut out and replaced with a 1200 one which is a bolt in. Helps when getting the 2000e box in and out. Good to see some vids on Anglias thanks 👍

Very nice. im just welding mine up on a rotisserie this week yes a 105e supper 😊

We got the picture.......only the picture LOL

How to ruin a Stag……

very nice....looks like a decent repair . what gauge of steel was it you put in ?

Great Vids mate well done Paul Ex Triumph mechanic with Arnold G Wilson’s Leeds Done a few of these engines myself back in the 70s 😅

what do you think of putting a healthy bead of clear silicon along roof top of the GT6 to prevent water penetration and rust?

Get well soon fella 😊, lots of people have had that ill-ness , effect some worce than others .

Yep we had oil pressure gauge pipes mainly chaffing on the bulkhead and alike , mk 1 s from January 1972 onwards had lots of MK2 parts before the first MK2. For 73 , thanks for sharing

I loved the high gearing

Lovely car without being over-the-top, just right.

I'm picking up my first TR7 hardtop on Monday, can't wait. It's a minter! Had a mk2 escort 2 door in the 80's when I past my test...total rot box & issues. So fingers crossed TR is as good as it looks.

Interesting build..do you still have any of the original sheetmetal/parts that were taken off the car?

Great video very helpful is there any chance you could show setting the mixture screws on the 1500 spitfire.