Slacker_Sam.

Speaking of overpriced http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-ca ... 277119.htm thats no nicer than the one I sold for $950. people get carried away with prices I think.

I'm going to do as "K-trips" said, swap the bonnets to suit the occasion. Im heading to nelson car show in Febuary so ill be running the mint green bonnet in that. And are we talking about the white one with red interior for $950? if so that was mine, I was selling it. I payed $400 for it, used it as a runner for a while whilst fixing my celica, then sold it. I thought $950 was about right, it ran well, and was pretty tidy but was nothing special. I see people asking stupid money on TM for 2000's or 2500 TC's when they're not really worth it. Only the PI's or the S's are worth the real coin. As for the green one, I didn't actually want it but the price was far to good to pass on. There was a 1977 Reg on hold Manual O/D 2.5 TC for sale in nelson for $350, paint was shot, and a wee bit of rust. very fixable still. I didnt have the room for it though. The bloke might still have it.

Yeah I think the rusty bonnet will be coming off shortly. There is some major camber going on in the rear!

pfft rice is plastic bodykits, big bore and T wing spoilers with afew stickers thrown in for good measure.

could do, see if we can get Evobilly to bring his 79 civic. Want to try keep it oldschool though, no skidders etc. we could always meet at pelorus and cruise to tahuna-richmond, park up somewhere? I dont know im just throwing ideas out there.

I've kept the original bonnet. I would never sand down such a mint bonnet! I wasnt going to put the rusty one on but, in the heat of the moment i thought I would chuck it on just for a look. And Fuel it still is immaculate, I could quite easily put it back to standard in a matter of hours. as for appeal, it all depends on who your appealing to.

So I finally got around to doing some stuff to this triumph.... looks pretty boss now i rekon. BEFORE: AFTER: So i've added: *rims off my Celica XX, 14x7" Sharak X-1's *lowered springs *Rusty bonnet *1974 PI Grille (factory black & chrome) Never fear though I've kept the standard springs, chrome grille, mint bonnet & standard wheels so I can put it back to factory if need be Abuse me here : viewtopic.php?f=18&t=30261

I think a Nelson meet is in order. I've talked to yoeddynz & Evobilly, also have a couple of non members keen to take there oldschool cars for a cruise. Meet at rabbit island cruise to kaiteri or something? ideas please..

Chris Webby is the hotrod builder in Motueka who Evobilly was talking about. Ive seen some of the wheels hes done and i must say he does an amazing job.... better than Elite in chch... And at $60-70 per wheel and a 5 day turnaround hes cheaper & faster. He knows all the rules and regulations around widening steelies. I'll be getting some done when funds allow.

Id be keen Im sure I'll have at least 1 old school car going. Probably the Avenger. And yes Alex I'd be keen for a run over the takaka hill too. I'll flick you a text.

My thoughts exactly. Ill be keeping the original wheels, hubcaps & springs so that I can put it back to stock if need be.

So any ideas? First up will be wof & rego. hasnt been on the road since 2005.

So Picked this up today. Has been in a private collection for a number of years. 1 previous owner. British racing green, bone interior. Sadly its only a 2.0 Auto, but I have a complete 2.5 motor and full manual overdrive conversion.... Short term plans are *Low *JDM style Mags *sounds (its never had a stereo) *do a skid no cracks in dash!!! My mates idea of a skid :

This old girl is a bit of a sleeper. Its injected but not using Lucas PI injection. Its running a fully custom set up, Custom fuel rail, Nissan RB30 Injectors, Link ECU, Link Ignitor, Electronic ignition, Mitsubishi TPS, And a whole lot of Confusing as F**K wireing!! All of which makes one Bloody quick Triumph 2.5.... Its manual Overdrive too.

So were are the People heading from Blenheim meeting??? and what time?

Ive got a non o/d box from a 2000.

Ok so had afew issues over the past week but nothing major, Fan belt came off in Richmond, then the exhaust flange gasket gave up so it sounded like a tractor, and then the alternator started playing up. Still its all part of owning a British car. Got a new belt, fixed the alternator but the flange gasket was a pig of a thing. First all the brass nuts were threaded, so I found some new bolts and tried to put them on. Turned out the thread was buggered on the studs about half way along. So to remedy the situation i found some big nuts and used them to space out the studs. Worked a bloody treat.

Got the motor and box in today, Looks great also my manual overdrive gearstick turned up today, I was wrapped! As always "pics or it didnt happen"

Rite so I really need to get my ass into gear. I need this finished by the 13th so i can drive it to Dunedin. Today I focused on putting the motor back together, had to make up some paper gaskets for the fuel pump, water pump, and thermostat housing. Need to go to Repco tomorrow and buy a load of hose clamps, 2x Airfilters, oil filter and some oil. Then it will be ready to throw in. Looking good I rekon.

And the Triumph Trio that i forgot to add before. hope that link works

Ive got a spare flywheel and brand new clutch slave cyl. i mite also be able to help with the pedal box too. give me a PM if you want

Hi all. Pretty sure you guys all know this car well. Met up with Hunted im Blenheim yesterday, Top bloke! had a chat, swapped keys and a some green stuff and we were away, hes now got my Triumph 2500 S. Anyway Im stoked with the Avenger, drove it back to Motueka with a engine in the boot, 4 wheels inside and a box of spares. After afew epic over-taking fails and hairy moments on the whangamoas we made it home. Have no real plans for the Avenger as yet, just going to tidy up afew bits and use it as my daily at the moment. I will be looking into lowering it a little more though maybe. heres afew pics, just showing some bits ill be fixing up. in its new home. little rip in the seat that ill get fixed repaint this and fix up this cheers

Ok so after alot of non car related Drama, Ive finally started work on this thing again! I went through several engine ideas Rb30, sr20 etc but im just settling on the a hotted up Standard 2.5 motor with overdrive gearbox. Anyway on with the pix Pink!! lol pink bits because the engine needs wings the Donk waiting for its new paint. Note new gaskets on floor some nice reconditioned SU carbs just got one of the chambers off for polishing and the manual overdrive box. Hard to get hold of these. So now just got to paint the engine block, bolt all the pink bits on and put it in!

hi all, ive been slack and havnt posted in a while, the triumph is still in the shed in pieces, meanwhile i got this little beast to fang around in for $550 reg and a new VTNZ wof (its the only car ive ever had with a vtnz wof!!). Its a little 1200 4speed, my god is it ecco. anyway on with the pics. shes a bit ruff... Then I decided it needed lowering, 2 inch blocks in the back and "makita one ways" in the front. with chrome lips on black rims. It still isnt quite there, needs more DISH. so i got creative in photoshop it looked ok but still not quite what rite, so i had another go and came up with this.... i rekon that looks sweet, so need to get me some flares and superlites, cheers 4 looking.

I got the old girl back when i was 15 then sold it when i was 17 for $950 2 sum hippys. 4 years later i spotted it down at my local scrap metal dealer. After shit loads of phone calls i finally persuaded the bloke 2 sell it to me for $220. it was in a pretty sad state, ignition barrel was smashed off, interior was filthy and full of junk..... Its still a work in progress, im going for the boso look, with 13x9" widened steelies with stretched tyres (yes i know its not entirely legal but i dont care lol) , chin spoiler, lowered, custom interior with fishnet Recaros, original faded paintwork, boso upswept exhaust, mirrors half way down the guards, and a nice sound system. Ive already done the motor, its got a rebuilt 2.5, with 1 3/4 S.U carbs, planed head, and a P.I grind cam. (more lift than a std TC or S cam) just need a manual overdrive gearbox to finish it off really because it runs out of revs at 100mph lol. When i picked it up from the scrap metal place and drove it home lol last week just before i started stripping it, i chucked some old tridents on to see how it looked. Update Time Interior, new carpet is slowly getting there, and black door cards. Mocked up my Boso exhaust tip, dont want it too over the top side view with the mandatiory "for sale" sign. A bit too low i think? Pure power lol, stole the alternator 4 my other triumph last night My other Trumpy. No mods planned 4 this 1, its too standard. my other project, Ford P100 (sierra ute) now with toyota 1kz Turbo diesel power, got big plans 4 that some day. Update as of the 28/10 Have been real slack, but i have taken two coils out of the back so it sits alot nicer now. And FUCK YOU dizzy!!