1968 Triumph TR250 Restoration, Rear Suspension/Brakes, Steering Rack, Diff and Rear Hubs, Part 4

[@indyme2]

Getting me excited. The chassis looks great. Going to be a driver on fine day!

[@T101cyberdynesystems]

It's looking really complete now, brilliant work as usual

[@cheftush]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ericgeisen4090]

This looks very promising and rewarding. It is almost a brand new car!

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

The chassis looks very clean and tidy.

[@6isenough161]

love the tube stiffener. without i'd always run the levers. i'm gonna think of it on my next frame...

[@cheftush]

Yes, It will be interesting to see if the car/chassis seems any stiffer

[@michaelreilly1310esq]

Rolling artwork

[@cheftush]

Thanks Michael, yes I’ve spent more than a few minutes sitting on my stool just looking at it 😉

[@ericpfiffner5615]

Looks fantastic! On lightweight cars like these If you put a strap around the bottom of your floor jack and around the frame of the car you can compress springs by yourself. At your own risk, but it works for me.

[@cheftush]

Yeah, there are a bunch of options...anything from a d ring in the floor, to a 2x4 to a beam in the ceiling etc....

[@ericpfiffner5615]

Les is by far the most entertaining option!

[@graycav56]

Nice of Les to lend a “hind”.

[@cheftush]

Ha Ha, good one 😎

[@markaluge]

Excellent progress being made, it all looks fantastic as it comes together.

[@natesteiner5460]

In mine I bolted a, angle iron strap from the bracket down to the frame on the forward (non-shock) side of the bracket. My frame was cracked before the conversion, even the lever shocks can cause cracks where you show. If I ever get another TR6 I'll probably do something similar to Neil Revington's setup if I decide to do convert.

[@cheftush]

Hi Nate, yes I considered doing the same angle iron on my TR6 before I removed the tube shocks...I had the rebuilt lever shocks at hand so it was easier at that point with less car down time to do the swap....

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Nate Steiner Bear in mind any frame that cracked there will have been 30 - 40 years old and will have fatigued anyway... the different forces from the tube upgrade will have just finished the job.

[@natesteiner5460]

@@cheftush Also I sandwiched a couple pieces of high density (3/8" thick IIRC) between the new shock brackets and the trunk floor/walls. Probably not necessary, but the whole project began as an exorcism of creaks and pops from the rear suspension. I ended up replacing the differential mounts plus welding in a reinforcing kit, new trailing arm bushes, 6 new u-joints and helicoiling all 12 hub studs. Only regret was fitting the "competition" springs front and rear. Sold the car before I had a chance to swap back.

[@natesteiner5460]

@@johnmoruzzi7236 no, the welds were cracked prior to my fitting the conversion. I went over any suspect weld while I could get to while I had the suspension and exhaust out.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

@@natesteiner5460 That was kind of my point... obviously an inherent weak point transferring offset drivetrain loads from the diff crossmember to the frame via the welds without some additional bracing. I imagine the shift from the TR4A to the 5s and 6s with sportier engines and other owner upgrades didn't help.

[@timmoore9956]

I would say that you have a quick rack there. The large adjusting nut looks the same as the one that was on my quick and is also the same nut that blew clean out of the housing. The original quick racks were recalled and i returned mine to MOSS. And I also believe the quick racks were made in Argentina. I also hated the driving experience with the quick rack and would have replaced it even if it hadn't failed.

[@cheftush]

I thought it might be Tim, I have a feeling that I will be swapping it out....I think I have a couple of stock racks kicking around that I can rebuild. Cheers, Tush

[@richardwhatton1249]

Looking great David, nearly there....! Kind regards, Richard.

[@nigelfirth5601]

Really starting to come together, Tush. Do you plan to rust protect the chassis interior sections while everything is still nice and accessible?

[@cheftush]

Hi Nigel, yes, I am going to spray in a product called Fluid Film before I put the body tub on.

[@philtucker1224]

Nice work Dave, and very satisfying for you (I believe) to know that with the improvements you have made, this frame is better than original. It should be a very nice drive when completed......great stuff, live long and prosper my friend.

[@cheftush]

Thanks Phil. Yes, I’m looking to see how different the ride will be from my TR6.

[@The88katana600]

looking good. I busted my truck frame in half both sides do to rust and plowing snow lol

[@robertmorales391]

Wow,,, moving quick on the build. Thank god Les showed up... David did your order parts ahead of time? If so you must have done some good planing. Finding hardware in the right size has been kicking my butt in putting the TR4 together. Do you know of any manual that indicates the type and size of hardware needed for certain parts? Might be just wishful thinking that the information is available in a manual. Looking good..

[@cheftush]

Hi Robert, there are spare parts catalogues available for the TR4....this would show you the part number of the fasteners. You would then need to look these up...waghornswood.net.nz/Manuals_01_18/Vehicles/Triumph/Assorted/triumph_standard_hardware_catalog.pdf

[@robertmorales391]

cheftush thank you so much...

[@steveludeckery6147]

last idea for the day-maybe raise the rack 1/4 to 1/2 just for bump steer fun- sorry for all the posts

[@cheftush]

Post away!

[@1chish]

Had to smile at the OCD kicking in over those nuts. I am just the same and even make sure there are never more than two threads sticking out of any nut. I can blame my old engineering tutor as he pointed out 'Its a waste of metal and doesn't add tightness!'. And @ 18:22 the three fastenings on the right are 'screws' (as in machine screws) and the rest are bolts because they have that un-threaded shank. And a 'screw' can have any sort of head on it from Torx to hex head. But the point you make is very important when bolting assemblies together as its often the shank that is locating the parts in line. But the car is certainly starting to look the part mate. Well done.

[@Openairgarage]

Looking great!

[@cheftush]

Thanks Very Much!

[@craigcarson2487]

Trash it looks really nice that’s about where I’m at on my 69 project question for you have you ever used a rear sway bar or spoke rims

[@cheftush]

Hi Craig. Yes, my 73 TR6 has a rear sway bar matched to the front and the car handles really well. I have wire wheels/spokes for my 59 TR3A

[@steveludeckery6147]

maybe could add a drain plug and better vent while dif is out. just me.

[@cheftush]

Even with new seals the diff will probably leak so in essence, when I fill it up a few times a year I’m putting new fluid in 😉

[@steveludeckery6147]

I like the cups, though expensive. Thought the brit idea was to use with the stock soft, to protect the frame, but no reason not to use with poly. Good vids.

[@sleepdaddy4790]

I'm no Car Guy but how did this Car take 3 years to come apart and get painted and it's all back together in 3 days? Lol Nice work Cheftush, must be nice to seeing it going back together. Les, great deadweight, well done!!

[@cheftush]

Well, it only took about 2 weeks to take it apart 😉

[@MrWaalkman]

There are times when you just can't manage without having a big guy around. Elin need not apply... BTW, the frame looks gorgeous!

[@GordDiv]

Not that it matters but I believe the correct expression when clearing a threaded hole is “chasing” Tapping is when you are actually creating a thread

[@cheftush]

Yes I believe you are correct.

[@zaszz]

working fast while filming too. I'd still be trying to line up the differential

[@JB_WI_Triumph]

Hmm, looks like might have needed to put a catch pan under Les there....

[@jamcdona]

This is exciting- she's really moving along now! Did you use the stock rear brake cylinders, or the larger ones? This is pretty cool to watch, sir!

[@cheftush]

Stock rear brakes cylinders John. I’m almost out of stuff to do so going to have to drag the engine out soon. 😎

[@UGAgeorgiaDAWG]

Chef, we know you’re particular about your nuts. OCD kicking in! 😂

[@cheftush]

Great to see you Dawg...now, stop looking at my nuts 😉

[@alanvinegar5729]

Got my answer!😉

[@cheftush]

Yes, I answered on the other video...but I’m glad you got the rest of the answer here.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

It must be. North American thing .... referring to fitting “wheels with tyres” as “tyres” instead of “wheels” ! Is it “tyres” or “tires” in Canada ?

[@cheftush]

tires

[@harpomarx7777]

You talk non-stop through the whole damned video.

[@cheftush]

Is that a problem? I’m trying to describe what I’m doing and why I’m doing it as well as discussing the products I’m using. How would you suggest I do my videos?

[@cheftush]

Just checked your channel to see how you do your videos....well, I tried to check but you have no content.

[@grahamjohn331]

cheftush these are instructional, talk away!!

[@1chish]

@@cheftush Your videos mate so do as you please. "Thems what dislikes it can jogs on" as says a mate from London ....

[@T101cyberdynesystems]

I like your video's including all the talking 👍