I've sorted of been doing the same. I looked for a good supplier in Canada,
but was not satisfied. So far Spitbits has been getting a lot of my
business. It sucks to waste my money on shipping and a crappy exchange rate,
but at least I know I'm getting quality parts. For the next while every
month I will put in an order, 20-50$ over budget heh and go from there.
Tonight I refocused myself. I went into the basement and had a good look at
the stuff in storage. Looking over my vinyl specially the seats. I see no
reason not to reuse them. Aside from age and a little tear on the driver
side (which I cover with my seat belt at shows) I think they are fine.
The arm rest needs help again I can cover that at shows, but should try and
replace that piece.
Pictures of the parts...
http://homepage.mac.com/andrer/2002/09-07a/index.html
> Yeah Andre, same issues here. Luckily through ebay and having the LBC
> equivalent of that mythical "Elephant Graveyard" 15 minutes from my home,
> I've managed $10 her, $10 there (ok, $30 there...) to pretty much box up a
> new car in the attic over the garage where 'Ol Yeller' sits, new frame on
> the wall and tub on the sawhorses as bit by bit I too, scrape and sand 'er
> back to health. I long ago (when I looked at the sorry state of the old
> frame) decided that I could live one more year with my spitter in pieces to
> have the job done right. After all, I've had the car over 16 years now...
> Along the way, I've taught myself patience, engine rebuilding, welding,
> patience, bodyworking and more patience. I've also made many friends here,
> in a couple of clubs, and a few at work as word got around what I was up to.
> That's what its about, owning a Triumph. Take your time, enjoy the
> journey... and the rewards. Hang in there!
>
>
> "Any drive you don't return from on a tow truck was a good one..."
> Jon
> '77 (mostly) 1500 "Ol' Yeller"
> FM66043 7U
> www.bigolbear.com/restoration.htm
>
>
>
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Andre Rousseau - Ottawa Canada
1968 Triumph GT6 MK I
http://www.justdrive.ca/
andrer@mac.com
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