I am interested in seeing ALL of it. Being new to thi,s you have helped me in more ways that I can express and I still have questions. So needless to say, I enjoy watching all of them.
Bring on all this type of work, getting cold in Tennessee and will be following with great interest. I need to categorize already repaired parts and parts to be repaired as well as repairs in progress. I am not very good at organization so It is great help to see your process. Thank you for all the videos. Frank
Thanks Frank. I’ll probably jump around a bit, but at some point, I’ll have all the refinished components organized in groups….usually, I don’t get too complex in organization…I just break it down into 4 categories…engine bay, passenger compartment, boot and exterior. When I comes to assembly time, I’ll know where to look 😉
Prediction: Spring of 26. Chef makes a video where he has to disassembly the instrument panel to replace the non-functional temperature gauge. I do like the brushed look. The small projects in the winter are what keep the project moving forward. Sure the paining and assembly videos are flashy, but they would not be nearly as good without he effort that goes into rebuilding 60 year old instruments to have the best possible components to put in the finished car.
...It was always my intention to have an engine turned overlay on my TR3A gauge cluster...There's a company in the U.S. that can do them in aluminum or stainless.....I put a real wood overlay on my dash and cluster 50 years ago and it still looks good, but having the cluster engine turned instead would really stand out......In all these years, you are the first person to have the same idea........I bought new knobs several years ago but they looked too 'plasticky' compared to the bakelite originals, so I didn't use them....I have NOS temp, oil and amp gauges, they are like jewels, so I keep them wrapped in tissue in a box (My original gauges work fine, so why change ? ).....................
Gauge cluster looks great! I didn’t think the engine turning would work but what do I know?! Looking forward even to these winter projects. Cheese/cheats!
I'm very interested in the smaller stuff as I'm at the very beginning of working with my son on a 62 TR3B and another (future buy) 62 TR3A. These small jobs are just as important and interesting. I will log a small complaint. It would be good to see you doing the disassembely of the gage the cleaning inside each.
Looks great David. Amazon sells scotch brite disks with a twist lock on them,you can get 2 or 3 inch diameter ones and you don’t have that problem with the center screw hitting the surface. They sell a whole kit for around $32 with different grades of disk. Just an alternative way of doing that procedure.
Hi Michael, yes I actually have that kit and also have an assortment of colours/grits of the scotchbrite discs….I didn’t go that route as I though the 2 inch rounds would be too large on such a small piece…I did consider trying to trim the discs down with some scissors as a back up option as well. What I should have done ( thinking back in hindsight) was put some masking tape of a small sticker on that center screw just as a buffer.
I’d like to hear a little bit about the history of the car your restoring I.e., age, mileage, old photos, past owner(s), known damage and repairs. Just a thought.
This winter will be like 'taking a break' with the satisfying little projects. I love the way it came out. Question- if you put in new orings, does that prevent the gauges from fogging up in cooler weather? I'd sure like to do mine.
Hi John, yes, I do put in new o rings but I doubt that will solve anything. The gauges are not exactly air tight and have a couple of openings in the case that are covered loosely by that transparent ring that allows the light to filter in from the bulbs when the dash lights are on.
Thanks Mike, I thought so after the fact since all my voltage regulator connections are screw on. I think I prefer the later style spade connectors though. A lot of current going through there.
The engine turning came out very niceTush. I’m going to give that a try on a pair of door sills that I bought from Moss. I have not installed them because I did not like the plain look. Where did you buy the scotch brite kit from? Thanks ps. I fired up the engine on my tr4 last week for the first time. It was exciting to hear it run after so many years, reminded me of your TR250 start up video. Now I just need to get the tuning right, she’s running a little rough.
Hi Robert, Thanks. I bought that little kit from Amazon. If you decide to use them, I’d stick a little circle of masking tape on that center metal part. Good to hear you got the 4 fired up…always great to hear them run for the first time.!
@@cheftush thank Tush, I'm trying to get it running smooth balancing the two webers and the prextronics distributor. I recall you used a CO2 censor on the TR250, did that help in tunning. I also thought of taking it to a place that does dyno tunning but think they are looking to tune cars with computers and electronics. appreciate you guidance.
@@robertmorales391 the afr gauge does help a little bit to let you know that your fuel/air ratio is good. It doesn’t help with balancing the carbs though as there is only one oxygen sender installed in the collector. In order to balance your two carbs you’d need two O2 sensors, one in each exhaust branch to give you independent readings.
@@cheftush had not thought of it that way but your right you would need two sensors. I’m using a carb flow meter to try and balance the carbs… thanks Tush
Tush do you have a post somewhere where you go through any upgrades you do that you think are worth the money. Im going to start my restoration of a 60 tr3 with my dad in the next year or 2.
Hi Mathew, do you have an idea weather you want to keep the car stock, or will you think outside the box a little bit? It depends on what you are trying to achieve with your restoration. Do you want it to drive and look as it came out of the factory, or are you less concerned about that? There are lots of performance upgrades ( engines/suspension/braking etc) that can be done…it depends on what you are looking for.
@@cheftush engine and transmission will be stock my dad has 2 engines and 3 transmissions for it he got when he got the car 35 years ago. I would say more of suspension/brakes/slight performance upgrades that are worth the money. I know you can throw tons of money at some of these parts and its only a slight upgrade. Not looking for a showroom peice so being all origional is not a problem.
Not sure what I’m doing for the air cleaners ( or carburetors for that manner 😉). I do have a thought though to do some custom kick plates at the bottom of the door panels that might be engine turned…stay tuned!
I like it! Don't worry about the video content. The sum is equal to the parts. Bring the videos on.
Ok, I will have one viewer so I’ll continue 😎
@@cheftush 🤣
Excellent advice, thank you, Frank
Gosh! Never saw anyone freehand engine turning before but I’m impressed! Great job!
Thank You Anthony. It would be better done properly but it will do for me! Cheers, Tush
That was fun David, looks like it turned out well.
Really nice job David 👍🇬🇧
Thank You Phillip!
Yup nice job, I do enjoy the voyage so please keep up the great work.
Thanks Barry. Will do!
I am interested in seeing ALL of it. Being new to thi,s you have helped me in more ways that I can express and I still have questions. So needless to say, I enjoy watching all of them.
Thank You for watching and commenting! I appreciate it. Cheers, Tush
Bring on all this type of work, getting cold in Tennessee and will be following with great interest. I need to categorize already repaired parts and parts to be repaired as well as repairs in progress. I am not very good at organization so It is great help to see your process. Thank you for all the videos. Frank
Thanks Frank. I’ll probably jump around a bit, but at some point, I’ll have all the refinished components organized in groups….usually, I don’t get too complex in organization…I just break it down into 4 categories…engine bay, passenger compartment, boot and exterior. When I comes to assembly time, I’ll know where to look 😉
Nice work on the dash & gauges, Tush. Carry on!
Thanks Kevin! We need a video update from you on your TR250 project.
This will be interesting. We don't usually get to see how all the little components get restored, even improved.
Thanks Don. I’ll do my best. Cheers, Tush
Prediction: Spring of 26. Chef makes a video where he has to disassembly the instrument panel to replace the non-functional temperature gauge.
I do like the brushed look.
The small projects in the winter are what keep the project moving forward. Sure the paining and assembly videos are flashy, but they would not be nearly as good without he effort that goes into rebuilding 60 year old instruments to have the best possible components to put in the finished car.
Nice work Chef!
Great fun David slowly getting to the finish line… kind regards, Richard.
Think it looks great. It fits the flavor of a roadster. Nothing wrong with a little ‘restomod’ in your project.
I like that a lot Chef. Well done.
...It was always my intention to have an engine turned overlay on my TR3A gauge cluster...There's a company in the U.S. that can do them in aluminum or stainless.....I put a real wood overlay on my dash and cluster 50 years ago and it still looks good, but having the cluster engine turned instead would really stand out......In all these years, you are the first person to have the same idea........I bought new knobs several years ago but they looked too 'plasticky' compared to the bakelite originals, so I didn't use them....I have NOS temp, oil and amp gauges, they are like jewels, so I keep them wrapped in tissue in a box (My original gauges work fine, so why change ? ).....................
Thanks John, you know what they say about great minds 😉
Looks good no matter if the gauges are in the right place or not
Yeah, as mentioned, that temp gauge doesn’t work anyway so when I get a working one, I’ll swap positions.
I didn't think the engine turning would work - but it does. Looks beautiful.
Thanks Mike. I think it turned out ok. Could be better but I’m not going for perfection…just going for what I can live with 😉
Nice job Tush! It’s always good to learn new techniques and I think your bravery paid off.
Thanks Fid, not perfect but good enough 😉
Very nice Chef, not for me, but definitely your personal touch in play.
Understood. Not everyone’s cup of tea to be sure. Cheers, Tush. Ps, did the stud hold?
@@cheftush of a fashion.
Gauge cluster looks great! I didn’t think the engine turning would work but what do I know?! Looking forward even to these winter projects. Cheese/cheats!
I'm surprised at how well that turned out. It should really stand out against the red. Thanks for the interesting video.
I'm very interested in the smaller stuff as I'm at the very beginning of working with my son on a 62 TR3B and another (future buy) 62 TR3A. These small jobs are just as important and interesting. I will log a small complaint. It would be good to see you doing the disassembely of the gage the cleaning inside each.
19:25 you're proving the adage: nobody ever owns just one Triumph.
I like it, great stuff from Sir Cheftush
Turned out not bad? Cheers, Tush
@@cheftush I just hope I can finish a year or two after you!
@@pucman1 I’ve got a long way to go, you might catch up 😉
Nice job!!
Thanks Jim!
Looks great David. Amazon sells scotch brite disks with a twist lock on them,you can get 2 or 3 inch diameter ones and you don’t have that problem with the center screw hitting the surface. They sell a whole kit for around $32 with different grades of disk. Just an alternative way of doing that procedure.
Hi Michael, yes I actually have that kit and also have an assortment of colours/grits of the scotchbrite discs….I didn’t go that route as I though the 2 inch rounds would be too large on such a small piece…I did consider trying to trim the discs down with some scissors as a back up option as well. What I should have done ( thinking back in hindsight) was put some masking tape of a small sticker on that center screw just as a buffer.
good morning Dave
Morning Jerry! Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your coffee!
Already hit the like button!
Every night I say a little prayer that this project will not require as much sheet metal replacement.
I have something coming to help me out Dan….your/my prayers might be answered 😉
not bad Dave
I’d like to hear a little bit about the history of the car your restoring I.e., age, mileage, old photos, past owner(s), known damage and repairs. Just a thought.
Hi John, there is a playlist here that will get you caught up 😉 ua-cam.com/play/PLuiK_kfeY7S0xMKx5Obb16cWsWVye22SW.html
Hi John, there is a playlist here that will get you caught up 😉 ua-cam.com/play/PLuiK_kfeY7S0xMKx5Obb16cWsWVye22SW.html
This winter will be like 'taking a break' with the satisfying little projects. I love the way it came out. Question- if you put in new orings, does that prevent the gauges from fogging up in cooler weather? I'd sure like to do mine.
Hi John, yes, I do put in new o rings but I doubt that will solve anything. The gauges are not exactly air tight and have a couple of openings in the case that are covered loosely by that transparent ring that allows the light to filter in from the bulbs when the dash lights are on.
Oh, you may be interested to know, the Alfa is coming back at the end of this week for some more upgrades….
@@cheftush Any homes for sale in your neighborhood? Asking for a friend... ;)
earlier gauges have the screw connector's
Thanks Mike, I thought so after the fact since all my voltage regulator connections are screw on. I think I prefer the later style spade connectors though. A lot of current going through there.
Did you finish the welding on the body?, seem to remember it was some way off, before you moved it out side.
Hi Paul, no I didn’t finish the welding….very far from it…I’ll have an update on that in a future episode.
The engine turning came out very niceTush. I’m going to give that a try on a pair of door sills that I bought from Moss. I have not installed them because I did not like the plain look. Where did you buy the scotch brite kit from? Thanks ps. I fired up the engine on my tr4 last week for the first time. It was exciting to hear it run after so many years, reminded me of your TR250 start up video. Now I just need to get the tuning right, she’s running a little rough.
Hi Robert, Thanks. I bought that little kit from Amazon. If you decide to use them, I’d stick a little circle of masking tape on that center metal part. Good to hear you got the 4 fired up…always great to hear them run for the first time.!
@@cheftush thank Tush, I'm trying to get it running smooth balancing the two webers and the prextronics distributor. I recall you used a CO2 censor on the TR250, did that help in tunning. I also thought of taking it to a place that does dyno tunning but think they are looking to tune cars with computers and electronics. appreciate you guidance.
@@robertmorales391 the afr gauge does help a little bit to let you know that your fuel/air ratio is good. It doesn’t help with balancing the carbs though as there is only one oxygen sender installed in the collector. In order to balance your two carbs you’d need two O2 sensors, one in each exhaust branch to give you independent readings.
@@cheftush had not thought of it that way but your right you would need two sensors. I’m using a carb flow meter to try and balance the carbs… thanks Tush
Tush do you have a post somewhere where you go through any upgrades you do that you think are worth the money. Im going to start my restoration of a 60 tr3 with my dad in the next year or 2.
Hi Mathew, do you have an idea weather you want to keep the car stock, or will you think outside the box a little bit? It depends on what you are trying to achieve with your restoration. Do you want it to drive and look as it came out of the factory, or are you less concerned about that? There are lots of performance upgrades ( engines/suspension/braking etc) that can be done…it depends on what you are looking for.
@@cheftush engine and transmission will be stock my dad has 2 engines and 3 transmissions for it he got when he got the car 35 years ago. I would say more of suspension/brakes/slight performance upgrades that are worth the money. I know you can throw tons of money at some of these parts and its only a slight upgrade. Not looking for a showroom peice so being all origional is not a problem.
Gauge cluster is bitchin; do the same with air cleaners; if chrome?
Not sure what I’m doing for the air cleaners ( or carburetors for that manner 😉). I do have a thought though to do some custom kick plates at the bottom of the door panels that might be engine turned…stay tuned!