Barn Find Attempting to Start a Neglected 1972 Triumph 2000 Mk2 After 20 Years!

[@DaveCooper-fd2rl]

Great to see that youve saved it,keep us informed on the progress of restoration.Far too many have been smashed or scrapped.Father had loads back in the 70s & 80s so they hold great memories for me.

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Yes, it will be saved. Will be on my other channel. OLD SKULL GARAGE - BUILD IT. I've just been chatting with a body guy today. Hopefully, the next few weeks, he can start on the rust repair. I will get it reupholstered, and I will try to repainted to the original colour. I think that colour suits that car with a nice set of rims 😊

[@jamiefurnell85]

I've grown up (I'm 30 now and my fist event I attended i was 3 years old) in the Triumph 2000/2500 register and I love these cars! Glad you're enjoying it mate!

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Thanks. I will. I'm glad to hear you all into classic cars as well 👍 I think it's a handsome car that will be much nicer when I do it up 😊

[@Doggymcdoggy664]

I had a 2500 pi estate. It was a rocket ship. Always wanted another.

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

I'm not sure many about for sale these days....

[@RobertHayes-tu5fp]

Those old Triumph engines are basically bullet proof. The body rust will be the challenge!

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Yes, the engine is good for sure. Underneath is going to be a challenge for sure. I hope we can resolve it 😊

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

If you like to follow me up on my other channel where this car and hopefully many others will be built. Here is the link for the OLD SKULL GARAGE - BUILD IT channel www.youtube.com/@oldskullgaragebuildit

[@garycorbin625]

I think its worth it , it was a star in its day , still got heart worth saving

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

That's my plan. Like to save it. Once it is fixed up. I think it will be a nice cruiser 👍

[@arrangrant4614]

My father owned a 1971 Triumph 2000 Estate from new until the mid 1980s great car

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Good to hear that. 👍

[@bobbymike]

Ignore negative comments mate ....save it 😊

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Thanks. I do ignore it. Will be saved 👍😊

[@speakfreeley4473]

If you can successfully get this one back on the roads, that's all that matters.

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

That's my plan. Long as the underneath rust repaired. Will go back on the road. Hopefully next year 👍😊

[@tellitlikeitis-rg4ny]

2.5 pi great cars

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

👍

[@Fintoman]

There is a inhibitor switch on the gearbox, most likely the reason it wouldn't turn over initially. Good luck.

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

I guess that was probably stuck or something. Stopping it from turning over. Luckily, after some fiddling, he was turning over. Thanks, I do my best to make it a nice cruiser 👍😊

[@jamiefurnell85]

What screenwash bottle is that? It's massive! Good improvement

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

I'm not sure. I didn't know it's not the original ?! I have to have a look for part numbers ...

[@PhilBurns-oc2vg]

I had one of those, and it was in that condition when it was seven years old. And no I did not abuse it,it just fell apart

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Maybe not all of them put together well. Because some been very good.

[@CoolDog000]

👍👍👍

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Thanks 😉

[@PaulDouglas-i5m]

They were Hard Enough to Start when they were New !!!!! .... .

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

To be fair, I start the car up the following days. Was easy.

[@cliveosbourne3517]

You cant beat a straight 6 when its on song, good luck.

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

For sure. Sounds very smooth :)

[@ruscador1]

old engines are the best this modern day crap won't work after this length of time

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

You are absolutely right. These are simple engineering. After so many years, just needed a battery and fuel. That's it. Okay carbs need to be cleaned. But that's it..

[@garycorbin625]

Id would have pressurised the tank by using a bunch of rags plugging the filler hole and using my compressor and airgun fill it with air , the pressure should force fuel up to the carbs without straining the motor .

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

That's a good idea. But this time, I haven't had any of it. Hopefully, next time, I will be more geared up 😊

[@robertwilliams1147]

Carbs vaccum leaks down a cylinder?

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

I'm not sure. Probably. All the rubber pipes are extremely rigid. I will replace all of them soon. Obviously, this time, I just want to make sure it starts up.

[@kevintucker5364]

Carb needs cleaning

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

That's what I think as well. They need to stripped down and cleaned

[@ih8hertz1]

Reply to me if you want to sell it

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Hi. Sorry, I don't want to sell it at the moment.

[@Ridethebomb777]

1000 quid ...... its worth approx 200 at best. They never really reached collector status. Had 2 ..... the 2000 and the 2.5 with the overdrive gearbox.

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

I think that was a long time ago when they were worth £200. I do like all the paperwork to come with the car. There are bad spots on it. But also a lot of good things about. I am going to try to save it .

[@tellitlikeitis-rg4ny]

😅😅😅 your having a laugh

[@Ridethebomb777]

@@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow Will look forward to your progress. Any Triumph is worth saving.

[@stephentaylor1476]

I think you're behind the times with the price

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

@@Ridethebomb777 Thanks 😊

[@BaronFlyingClub]

They were rubbish back in the day, How did it avoid the scrap yard?

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

I actually not driven one yet. So I can't tell you how good or bad it is. But this is destined to be saved. I only assume they did a U turn before the scarp yard. That's why it is still here 😁

[@tellitlikeitis-rg4ny]

No they were good cars

[@BaronFlyingClub]

@@tellitlikeitis-rg4ny we agree to disagree

[@BaronFlyingClub]

@@tellitlikeitis-rg4ny well you are easily pleased. they cornered like a barge and were super easy to steal.

[@Kerveros1904]

@@BaronFlyingClub problem is that each time one of you comes to say a bad thing, there are 1000 on the opposite side to prove you wrong. So your opinion is not credible. Probably a fanboy of some other marque, and jealous.

[@martinblunden4689]

Lovely motors...i had one in the eighties ,acquired fir a song and i loved it....till the big six siezed up while a freind was using it and i was abroad travelling . and he scrapped it before i returned....😂

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Oh dear, that's a shame. The engine sounds sweet in this one. I know it is going to be a long road ahead to fix the body work. But I love this shape. More I look at it more I like it 😁 I hope you do not lent any more cars to your friend anymore 😁🤣

[@martinblunden4689]

@@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow no sadly he passed on some years ago....and he did make amends for it

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

@martinblunden4689 I'm sorry to hear that.