KD Triumph Blog

Lovely day

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:11:00 +0000

Fantastic day for driving your lovely old banger round the countryside,as long as the roads are as clear as they are here in the midlands.Been driving the old 2000 a fair bit this year and its on days like this that it realy hits home why we love these cars..fantastic just wish the heater was a wee bit better.
KD

TO EVERYONE..

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:35:00 +0000

From all of us at KD Triumph.

Iains GT6 is built.

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:37:00 +0000

Iain McCleans Black EFI 2.5 GT6 Convertable is almost finished with just a rolling road session left.

Full report on the projects page of website to follow soon.
KD

Whats been happening at KD Triumph..

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:59:00 +0000

Bloody loads to be honest..Service and Mots are flooding in and have been since may, so many Triumphs on the road lately its fantastic, the workshop has been busy with its project cars too (Don't forget the projects page on website like i did, updated now a bit)The 2.5 EFI Spitfire body shell is finished and back from paint shop looking absolutely fabulous in Black, Pete Robins MK3 Spitfire is being trimmed after having its lovely red paintwork, Martines Herald is currently at the paint shop also red, Annets TR6 has been "looked at" before its restoration having its wings removed for inspection of inner shell(not good)think that's going to need another shell like Mick Davis Spitfire that's also in for rebuild, the list goes on so wont bore you too much , Herald estate chassis change , 1200 Saloon rebuild oh and my TR8 project...And if thats not enough Ami,s MK3 Spitfire front end crash damage repair we did a couple months ago needs to be done again !!! apparently a hair dressers shop jumped out in front of her ?, another new bonnet needed !!Hope your feeling ok Ami.
See you all at Stafford next weekend, the Coventry lot will be going camping as was planed for last year but a certain lotus ended that idea.
Cheers, ill be the one drinking Martini....by the pint.
KD

Busy Busy

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:24:00 +0000

The good weather has certainly opened garage doors letting classic cars flood out ,I've never seen so many on the roads even during the week and on my way into work.Fantastic !!
Been busy as ever in the workshop with servicing and MOTs and the big restoration jobs coming on nicely (see projects pages)
Had some tasty cars in for repair recently one of which seems to of started something off with the workshop lads and myself to be honest in the shape of a TR8.
More to come on that one..
Mark McLean's Stag also been in for some gearbox work as this lovely motor is for sale at the moment and he wants it to be in top order for its new owner, is only just been in for sub frame and trailing arm bushes as he wasn't happy with the old ones.This will be a top car for someone as its proven itself with completing CT Round Britain recently.Details on CT website cars for sale.

Hmmm TR8s
KD

Show time Race time ......

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:17:00 +0000

Good weekend coming up this weekend with Club Triumph @ Duxford war museum on Sunday 24th May then on the Monday 25th its the Jigsaw Triumph Race at Mallory Park a 30 minute pit stop race as part of the Classic Sports Car Club Race Weekend.See you there and good luck to all entrants.
God i wish i had a race car again !!!
Hmmm
KD

Show time..

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:14:00 +0000

Went to a top car show last Sunday at Drayton manor park with the Speed Perv lads and was very surprised with the turn out and quality of cars, were so many to see that was only able to look at a handful up close.Hot Rods aren't every ones cup of tea but they certainly are mine specially on a hot sunny day with a van selling bottles of cold San Miguel cheap.A good turnout of Stags were there, a V8 Lemon and a rather ropey looking rallyish vitesse were spotted.
Time to get my Herald Coupe again i think and stuff a small block Chevy motor in it,supercharged and NOZ comes without saying....an but dream..
KD

GOOD LUCK

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:31:00 +0000

Good luck to all you 'coast 2 coast' people doing the Club Triumph run this weekend, really do wish i was with you on this one but GT6 is still not finished and the lemon has a broken gearbox (she still managed to trailer a spitfire in today though)anyway
all the best to you and have fun nailing your Triumphs through wales on Saturday nite !! lucky buggers.
KD

Another RED ONE on its way

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:20:00 +0000

RED MK3 Spitfires.......as Ami's gets closer to being finished another MK3 goes for paint also RED !, having just serviced and MOTd another local RED MK3 it did have a GT62 bonnet on though,it was All getting a bit confusing with customers key tags just saying "RED MK3 SPIT" side by side in the key cabinet.
Just had two RED TR6S in too, all very nice cars but please can i have another colour to work on for a bit of a change....even the Damson MK2 GT6 in at the moment is looking very RED..
Enough moaning.
KD

Ami's MK3

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:04:00 +0000

Well its back from paint shop and looking dam good so on with the build up and should be back with her for the weekend.Roof off as soon as possible i have been assured.

GT6 OK SPIT 3 OK

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:24:00 +0000

Just a quick update on the cars mentioned recently..
The "MOT" work GT6 done before my holls was a success and further works/restoration were booked in for the winter.
The Spitfire MK3 front end smash has had all work done now to get pannel gaps as good as they should be,got the chassis parts from stoneleigh show which was a bonu as all of the original chassis extension parts were smashed beyond recognition, you would think it should be fairly straight forward with the fitment of a brand new Heritage bonnet..hmmm no where near but 2 days of bonnet juggling cutting welding stretching saw perfect gaps all round and the car is currently at the paint shop.
KD

Loving it....

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:21:00 +0000

Well its back to work after a well earned holiday with the family in Devon.
Batteries recharged and the warmer weather is certainly working its magic.
The rusty GT6 was sorted and MOTd before my holls and booked for a total makeover during next winter, it certainly needs it !!
Stoneleigh show was good for me this year seeing plenty of faces and kicking off this years events, didn't like the halls much though or the Triumph parking miles away from anything as i like to go see the cars. Did see my old 2000 MK2 in the car park looking the bo@@$cks as is obviously been restored after the front end accident it was sold with..And my old knackered 1600 Vitesse too which could also do with a bit of work now (come on jimbo get it sorted) lazy students !!
My MK1 is earning its keep now as its being used as my daily driver and tow vehicle and looked quite good bringing in the latest insurance job Spitfire if i must say.
KD

MOT WORK ??

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:46:00 +0000

Well were back into things full swing now with all the rebuild projects getting a bit of attention in one way or another,things don't change though do they as i found with a customers GT6 in for couple of small repairs for the mot as i poked a small hole to find the rear wing and most of the boot floor to be filler and rot and both just fell on to the floor in a heap to the owners horror.
Just be careful what your buying off eBay at the moment ! that bargain could leave a nasty taste in your mouth.....and mine , filler dust tastes very weird mixed with rust grindings.
KD

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:05:00 +0000

Over the last week and this I've decided to sort the workshop out as it was getting in a bit of a state last year.If i don't do it now it wont get done till next year as the service and MOT work as started to come in already.
The projects and rebuilds have been pulled out and regrouped ready for work to begin again next week , they even have assessment forms on clipboards on the screen's WITH working pens !!
Feels good to clear out all the accumulated scrap and clutter and have a dam good early spring clean, May even paint the floor I've been meaning to do since we moved in.
The Saturday crew even got stuck in and jet washed and cleared up outside so starting to look a bit professional now. Scary ! Cheers lads, chips and martini,s on me at next pub nite!
Heres to a great 2009.
KD

MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:59:00 +0000

Wishing all you Triumph people out there a good christmas and new year. Hope santa brings you those desparatly wanted prezzies like, Minilights with track day tyres fitted, set of webers ,set of H beam rods, Newman race camshaft, 5 Speed gearbox conversion, oh and toblerone chockchock.
Nice pic of a christmas tree for you "motorsport style".ho ho ho.
KD

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:21:00 +0000

Well im back to work now all be it on a 3 day (short day) week as still need to go back into hospital again on 24th for some final finishing.
Forgot how bloody cold that workshop can get even with a heater blasting.
First job was a nice GT6 head change as head gasket had blown after a garage had fitted a new radiator and water pump and overheated the poor thing so an unleaded head was fitted too as customer had been given one.So all in all a positive return and looking forward to a very busy 2009 in work and play..So glad im still very much into my old Triumphs its surprising how much i missed those rusty old wrecks or rather those lovely classics.
KD

BACK IN BUSINESS

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:47:00 +0000

Just a quick update to let all you happy Triumph folk that after my little accident in friends car KD TRIUMPH will be business as usual as from 2nd week of December.
The website will have a little tidy-up and revamp too with customers' cars and projects page and cars/parts for sale page will actually have stuff for sale on it.
Will also have links to forums such as Club Triumph, TSSC and the Sideways forum.
KD

0 - 138 IN 9 SECONDS GT6

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:12:00 +0000

This is definitely my kind of thing....but don't like the scoop much.

The perfect car for me for this years CT RBRR !!! could just see this leaving the Plough on its way to Blyth services...........

KD

Here we go ..

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:48:00 +0000

Well the 2008 Triumph season has started with last weeks Stoneleigh show,this show is still the best by far especially with sunshine this year, cant remember the last time it was sunny an ive been going for 12 years now. Was nice to take my coupe out for the day too even with ts poorly engine, nearly never made it up the last hill to the show as took 2 big ish mates and 8 wheels id sold on eBay, the wheels not my mates!!car of show for me was this beauty....would love one of these one day, know any projects for sale ???
I finally parted with my 1600 Vitesse works look alike last week too as i do have too many cars around at present, two on eBay, she was sold to Jonny Jimbo Club Triumph guy whos been hastling me for it for ages so as shes been sat outside my garage sinc last march i decided to let her go keeping the engine from it for my GT6 RS . A smokey old 2ltr was installed and off she went as if looking for a fight again..
KD

Nice Spit4

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:14:00 +0000

Collected a lovely Spitfire 4 this week from a "gone to ground" triumph specialist. This beauty had been left for dead by the pevious restorer who had moved on. We had been asked to find her after collecting another triumph for another customer a few months back for the same reason, still back home now in Coventry for the restoration work they rightly deserve.
kd

YOUTUBE VITESSE

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:43:00 +0000

Brummie daves vitesse eventually made its debut run round he industrial estate this week after a long wait. Poor thing started out as a lovely original 1600 saloon but 8 months in the KD workshop took its toll as a 2.6 tuned engine now sits where the wheezy 1600 once lived, type 12 brakes now junked replaced by vented capri items with fully adjustable suspension all round ,j type uprated box , nice revolution's with Yokohama's..hmm . check her out on youtube just put "brummie daves vitesse" in.enjoy..
well done brummie (big) dave , nice job.
kd

Wanna Herald mate ?

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:32:00 +0000

Few months ago a couple of blokes turned up at workshop offering a herald 1200 for sale. Always up for a cheep herald i went outside to see..hmm , this is what they had. I said no.
KD

OK OK OK

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:35:00 +0000

Ok will be updated this weekend i prommis, here a couple of pics to keep you keen.
kd

Blog catch up time.!!

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:51:00 +0000

OK, over the next few weeks i will try to update my blog with this summers stuff from KD Triumph. A very busy summer indeed and a very pregnant wife (not so now) and a pc total failure were to blame for the absence of blog updates. We will also be updating the websits a taste too. watch this space.
KD

Hmmmm....

noreply@blogger.com (KDTRIUMPH) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:01:00 +0000

after all that im having one of these, nice cold ice cold Stella !!