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  • I got that Ruddy feeling,

    .... baby that Ruddy feeling

    next resto project:




  • #2
    Nice, have alway's had a soft spot for them
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    • #3
      Good call, I know a couple of Triumph enthusiasts !

      I assume you are well aware of cooling system issues !
      Cheers Rob.



      www.RWD-Escort.co.uk

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Mr Hoarder View Post
        ......
        I assume you are well aware of cooling system issues !
        Yeah. I'd heard that the Pope is Catholic too!

        I've been in love with Stags for about 35 years and have yearned for one for a while now. Made it a pre-requisite to finish Jaffa though first.

        LHD Europe Stags go for about €15.000 - €30.000.

        Picked this up for €5500 !

        Plan to do a complete bare-metal resto including complete nuts and bolts engine and drivetrain etc. It's in amazingly good shape - absolutely all original. A few rust bubbles on the old windscreen pillar of course, and evidence of a repair on LH Door and rear door post, but that's about all.

        Won't be keeping it white/black. Plan to go French or Delft Blue with Tan interior.

        Parts are ridiculously cheap. A Group 1 Air Filter housing will get you a complete reconditioned soft top with frame

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        • #5
          Very Cool, I was assistant service manager at a BL dealer back in the mid 70's , very familiar with these cars and their idiosyncrocies , timing chain tensioner was another problem with the Triumph V8. Still like these though.

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          • #6
            Are you a hairdresser? Only joking, they are a nice, underated car. If you are looking to improve the rear end a little, I used to do the rilsan coated driveshafts when I worked for GKN so I can point you in the right direction for a pair, I also know about the fabled CV shafts that never really happened. If you are going for the resto and not an upgrade then you won't need to know about the Monarch Stag parts (3 series BMW rear end conversion), if you do want something a bit more up to date and servicable though have a look at the web page.
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            Push everything to the limit
            if it breaks it wasn't strong enough
            rebuild it and try again !

            My car in vBGarage

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            • #7
              Originally posted by MAD4IT View Post
              Are you a hairdresser?
              sigpic 2.1 ATMO YB POWER .
              Tick tock goes the clock and the clock don't lie .
              12.4sec to 109mph With NO turbo , NO gay trailer , NO slicks , NO gas , NO race fuel and NO bits missing . Beat that !!!!

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              • #8
                looks good andrew, your garages have expanded as well

                keep us posted on the resto....finish the RS first tho
                MK2 member 091, RSOC member 2675, RS18 No 001, HRE7724 /50

                My Car in the VbGarage and in My Album

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                • #9
                  used to have one about 5 years ago
                  ended up getting rid as everytime we went out with the hood down the youngest lad would complain that it was too windy
                  so thought whats the point in having a convertable if you keep the hood up all the time

                  Don't fall off your bike.... It Hurts

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by MAD4IT View Post
                    Are you a hairdresser? Only joking, they are a nice, underated car. If you are looking to improve the rear end a little, I used to do the rilsan coated driveshafts when I worked for GKN so I can point you in the right direction for a pair, I also know about the fabled CV shafts that never really happened. If you are going for the resto and not an upgrade then you won't need to know about the Monarch Stag parts (3 series BMW rear end conversion), if you do want something a bit more up to date and servicable though have a look at the web page.
                    Cheers for the tips m8

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                    • #11
                      Nice car mate i've always fancied one myself

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                      • #12
                        looks good, just dont take so damn long this time

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by lee bishop View Post
                          looks good, just dont take so damn long this time
                          I'm planning to do it in half the time

                          (Only 9 years!)

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by lee bishop View Post
                            looks good, just dont take so damn long this time
                            beat me to it!!!

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                            • #15
                              Is this fast enough for you?

                              Picked up today for Strip-'n-Dip. (Removal off all paint, underseal, primer, filler, by use of beadblasting, nutshell blasting, shotblasting, high-pressure water jet, dry ice blasting and some caustic dipping). Comes back in a week with a basic primer coat ready to sort out the welding.

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