FOUND one. WANTED TR6 with Ford Or Chevy V8** & Still looking

Started by 87Buick GN, September 20, 2016, 03:53:12 PM

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87Buick GN

#25
May 26, 2019, 02:11:05 PM
Hi Rob,
I just want to thank you again for taking your time to look at this TR6 for me.
You did me a great favor and saved me from a big disappointment (and a long trip).
Your pictures showed exactly what I was wanting to know.
I enjoyed talking with you and you describing the car.
If I can ever return the favor, please let me know.

Gary

BWA

#28
June 25, 2019, 05:01:15 PM
A lot of work went into that car.
I don't care much for the hacked off windshield as it makes it impossible to install a soft top or a hardtop.
I think the original TR6 seats would have worked better with the overall theme of the car.
Those two things could be easily rectified.
It would be interesting to see how much it goes for.

Cheers
Byron

rficalora

#29
June 25, 2019, 06:59:47 PM
I was thinking the same.

88v8

#30
June 26, 2019, 04:27:04 AM
Very tidy build.

Actually, I like the seats.
But then, I wouldn't be going with the racing theme.

For me, other than the screen, I would look to change the trans. 3.55 gears and no o/d do not make for a pleasant highway car.
Perhaps why the owner stood it under a waterfall of money, and then drove just 50 miles.

Ivor

dwtr6v8

#31
June 26, 2019, 08:27:31 AM
I know Gary you have a few Grand Nationals so you might be very current with this V6 motor.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Triumph-TR-6/264376656771?hash=item3d8e13a383:g:yOUAAOSwwCJdEo3O&vxp=mtr

It is in CA though!

87Buick GN

#32
July 01, 2019, 12:59:35 PM
Hi Don,
This TR6 has a 1977 Buick v6 , no turbo so 100 to 125hp. If hopped up maybe more.
The 86-87 GN turbo engine has the turbo mounted on the passenger side (right in front of the engine) and sit up higher than the valve cover. This creates a clearance problem with most small cars.

Nice looking TR6  other wise.
Gary

rficalora

#37
July 02, 2019, 06:57:25 PM
When it rains it pours!

88v8

#39
July 05, 2019, 02:14:10 PM
How much?????

Pretty good, but $47,500??
Well, one only lives once.
So if it floats one's boat, OK.

Ivor

dwtr6v8

#40
July 05, 2019, 08:23:30 PM
I hope he get it, our values will go up!

87Buick GN

#41
July 08, 2019, 01:03:05 PM
Thanks TR8  Paul, and others.
The one in NH looks like I am looking for except it has the Rover V8.
The red in Ga really is beautiful but looks like it is set up for drag or road racing. The price is up there and probably worth it but a little high for me.
 
Gary

88v8

#44
July 09, 2019, 09:26:33 AM
TR4A.
Ahh, now that's really nice.
If you don't go for that you may as well give up.

Looks almost standard, in and out, big plus point. The white piping subtly lifts the interior.
Even as a former TR6 owner, I prefer the Michelotti body to the Karmann.
Again, it has the benefit of the boot not being full of fuel cell. No silly roll cage. No huge wheels. And the Surrey top. A real looker.

The seller is a man of few words, one might like to know more about the build but wth. The engine appears to have some miles on kit, so presumably any issues have been shaken out.

Urrgh, I really need not to buy this. Get thee behind me.
Oops, I just bid.

Ivor

rficalora

#45
July 09, 2019, 11:41:37 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good one.  Looks solid and straight from the pics.  Definitely worth getting more info and inspecting.  Seller has his phone number in the description.

87Buick GN

#46
July 10, 2019, 06:08:51 PM
Thanks Don on the TR4A.
The seller is a car saleman & doesn't know much about the car. Doesn't know which Rover engine or transmission is in the car. Did say that the front disk brake caliper were sticking. Also said other than that it drove ok.
It does look like it was converted many years ago or sat for a long time to get the engine compartment that like it does.
Al is suppose to send me more pictures of the underside (front to back) and under the hood.
Was the wire spokes wheels prone to problems?

Gary

88v8

#47
July 11, 2019, 04:07:58 AM
Rover?
I'd bet it's a P6.
215.
And the trans will be a BW65.

So here's the potential problem. Unless it has a non-Triumph rear end, at best it has a 3.54 diff. The BW is a non-o/d trans, so that gives about 20mph/1000, which is pretty miserable on the highway.
If it has an R200 which I'm betting it doesn't, that has the same diff ratio.

Possible to change the box. Or the rear end. If one wants the work.

Ask him to drive the car, note the revs at 40mph.
Needs to be going 40mph or more before the torque convertor locks up, so below that speed the mph/revs won't tell you anything.
If the speedo or rev counter aren't connected that in itself says something (negative) about the build.

But it does look a beauty. May be OK for you if you mainly want to do local drives.
And changing the box is a lot less work than undoing someone's body mods, or sorting out a car that's just been built and not shaken down.

Edit: The wire wheels need polishing. That's enough problem for me.
More practically, the splines can wear, especially on the rear. Then they clonk when the drive changes.
And they need tubes.
And the spokes can get loose but probably won't.
They're great, on someone else's car :}
But again, you can always change them. Some polisher will buy them from you.

Ivor

88v8

#48
July 11, 2019, 07:36:47 AM
Rover V8 engine number, is on the left side of the block just by the dipstick tube.
Then you can look here http://www.v8register.net/FilesV8/V8%20engine%20number%20reference%20R7%2030.11.07.pdf and see what it is.

Ivor

tr8

#49
July 11, 2019, 09:21:27 AM
Chrome wire wheels once rusted don't polish. I just changed an automatic TR8 to a 5 speed, lots of work and time. The NH TR6 with the 215 has the right transmission, a T5 and looks well sorted except the finish on the engine compartment not to my taste, easy fixed. Here is a picture of the engine on my TR8.
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