Triumph TR6 - Early VIN 1969 - Many Upgrades

1969 Triumph TR-6 Description

Originally Conifer Green (Code 25), now Blue with Black interior
Upgrades since purchase 4/24/2012:
-Patton TBI fuel injection with electronic ignition
-New fuel tank and lines
-GoodParts oil separator kit
-New engine and transmission mounts
-Aluminum valve cover
-New rocker shaft/rockers with supplemental oil feed line
-New valve springs
-New crankshaft thrust washers - .005" end play
-Braided stainless line to oil pressure gauge
-Spin-on oil filter adapter
-Stock replacement alternator
-Aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan and all new hoses
-New water pump
-Bell stainless exhaust -- stock single port manifold
-New clutch master and slave cylinders
-WBC lightened stock flywheel
-New rear main seal
-New LUK clutch
-Dupont T-5 World Class 5 speed transmission conversion with 3.35, 1.99, 1.33, 1.00, .72 ratios
-GoodParts Nissan R200 differential upgrade with 3.54 ratio
-GoodParts rear hubs with new U-joint rear axles
-Hub studs upgraded with Keenserts
-Complete front suspension rebuild with Nylatron bushings, trunions, ball joints and sway bar links
-GoodParts adjustable trailing arm mounts and Nylatron trailing arm bushings
-Solid steering rack mounts
-GoodParts springs; 390 lb/in front, 470 lb/in rear
-TRF bolt-through-body tube shock conversion w/'63 Corvette front shocks on rear
-Complete new brake system (booster, master cylinder, lines, calipers, cylinders, rotors & drums)
-GoodParts front spindle spacer kit with new Timken bearings
-Konig Rewind 16 X 7 wheels with 205/65R16 Falken Ziex ZE-912 tires
-Seats rebuilt with new foam, diaphragms, and covers
-Moto Lita 14" black leather steering wheel
-New stock replacement horns
-Plastic replacement glove box
-Classic Speed GPS speedometer driver (the T-5 transmission has no cable drive gear and is plugged)
-Halogen headlights with Moss relay kit
-New wiper motor and control switch
-Electrical system has been gone through and is fully functional
Work done by prior owner(s):
-The engine block was replaced with an early '70s part and has been bored .030" oversize
-The (original?) early cylinder head was milled approximately .100" for higher compression
Known issues:
-Original length pushrods remain installed with milled head, needs shortened pushrods and new adjusters for correct geometry
-Prior to my purchase the car was apparently hit from behind and pushed into something; there is evidence of damage inside boot and left front inner fender -- left front fender has probably been replaced -- probably when the repaint/color change was done
-I slid into an Armco barrier with the right front and damaged the front valance and right front fender -- probably more cost effective to replace parts
-The top cover is in decent shape but the internal webbing, side seals, and front seal are shot and need to be replaced -- parts included with sale
-The windscreen and windscreen frame seals are shot and need to be replaced -- water leaks into interior -- parts included with sale
-The original transmission and driveshaft covers are deteriorated and need to be replaced
-Side window guides are loose so that the windows rattle when the doors are closed
-Rust in the top rear of the left rear wing next to the boot lid
-Rust in the bottom front of the right rear wing next to rocker panel
-Front crankshaft seal leak
-Windshield wiper arm shaft bushings are shot
-No windshield washer system installed
-I broke the OBD diagnostic light when I installed the fuel injection - new light is available from AFI
Included with the car:
-TBI diagnostic cable (TBI system is supplied with three free chip upgrades which were never used)
-Original 4 speed transmission in good condition
-Original differential in good condition
-Original "nipple style" wheels with wheel covers and P205/75R15 tires
-Original steering wheel
-New windshield seals, boot seal, front and side top seals and Velcro
-New right side lower dash pad
-NOS window winder handles and outside rearview mirror
-NOS lower rocker trim strips
-One quart of Valvoline 20W50 VR1 oil
This is one of the earliest production first-year TR6s you will find anywhere, and if I could, I would keep this car forever! I have had a wonderful time with this car and had no intention of ever selling it but my life situation has changed so you can have the benefit of my investments in time and money - lots of money. All of the mechanicals on this car have been upgraded with the best available parts. The Dupont T-5 conversion is widely regarded as the best transmission swap, and is no longer available - easily cruise all day at 75 mph on the highway! The Patton fuel injection/electronic ignition means no fiddling with carburetors or points, and it fires right up any time - even after sitting in the garage for a few weeks (it gets great mileage, too). The brand new GPS speedometer driver is fantastic; all the gear ratios have been changed, but the speedometer is accurate to within 1 mph! The car does need, and deserve, some good cosmetic work. I was told the car sat for 13 years prior to my purchase, and it shows - there are minor dents and scratches on the both the bonnet and boot. The top also needs some work, but I am including needed parts with the sale. I hope this car can find a home with someone who will love it as much as I have! The car is sold as-is where-is, but you could drive it to anywhere in the country with confidence.