Les's 1976 Triumph TR6 Restoration, Day 1

[@robertwallace5750]

Ansa Exhaust system. I love the sound and have managed to find one for my TR6 project even though they are not made anymore!

[@frankmgallo]

Lots of potential engine sounds great

[@edstransitscott9186]

I have a 1959 Austin Healey, Great work love your car

[@busman5429]

Enjoyed watching; you and Les were victories in getting the motor to run; and Les got a few victory laps in to end the day.

[@richardwhatton1249]

Brilliant, Les was one very happy man, well done. Kind regards, Richard.

[@dasa007]

Classic car and some classic comedy! That's good progress for day 1. Can't wait to see how it all works out.

[@BruceBoschek]

That's the best sounding TR6 I've ever heard! I love that exhaust. I'm already excited to see that car come together! Thanks for letting us take a look.

[@davidplummer2477]

Engine sounds very good. Hopefully no major mechanical issues. Watching! Good luck to you and Les!

[@KJM.72]

Great banter dave always good to see you and les glad the tr6 is a runner all the best kev

[@WegsGarage]

Always gotta start the day with a coffee while surveying the damage! Glad to see everything working well mechanically. Looks like a fun project.

[@TheExStig]

Look forward to this.

[@starckmad1779]

Yes...I think Les likes the TR6. The smile tells it all. Nice bones to start with.

[@tomneeb5474]

So glad Les has finally seen the light and now is enjoying a real car. Having said that a TR3 would even be better!

[@bshnabel]

Engine sounds great

[@indyme2]

Engine sounds sweet. Day 1. Ready for Day 2. Getting me motivated. Bring on the videos.

[@ericgeisen4090]

Congratulations ! First attempt and first result.....without beer -;)

[@SteveDentonClassics]

His right but we don't have coffee... SPIT!!! We drink tea, damn it!! Good to see you on camera David!! That exhaust sound is meaty as hell, I like the fact Les just don't give a fff

[@shaunlaughy7903]

That's a win! Way to go, guys! Having witnessed the banter in person, I can attest that this is only the G-Rated content... 😁

[@cheftush]

Yeah, you know the real story 😉

[@frankmgallo]

That boy needs to learn how to drive for sure

[@uweziegenbein3114]

What a funny video! The motor sounds great and this is a very impressive way to disassemble a windscreen frame :-) Greetings with an open bottle of beer from Germany. Take care and stay healthy! Uwe

[@kevinblume2976]

Jeeeze, Tush....all I could think of when Les first pulled out of the shop was that you just handed a pistol to a toddler. I was happy to see that the brakes worked! Seriously though, a good session! Cheers, Kevin

[@cabdriveruk]

Les is right, as we do in the UK always start the day right with a hot drink and ponder over your plans lol Cheers, Jeff.

[@ericpfiffner5615]

That was a hoot! I'll bet the compression is up to normal now after Les ripped on it for a while lol

[@albyers5554]

When all else fails -- bring out the hammer 👍😀 sounds really good

[@cheftush]

Stuck needle valves 😉

[@ThePianoCentre]

Sounds ok 👍

[@michaelstoliker971]

Tell Les I want to see a nice Galvinized Radiator shroud when he's done with that. Especially after he leaned on the cardboard one and put a flying Vee in it!

[@projectpacer]

When you did the compression test....did you have the carbs at full throttle? I didn't see that on the video when you tested. Maybe that's why the numbers are off?

[@mrblowhard2u]

The throttle needs to be open when doing a compression test.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

You're meant to hold the throttle wide open when doing the compression tests...

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

I checked the compressions last week on my 1995 Fiat Tipo 1400 with 128,600 miles (205,500 km) on it. They were all 195 or 200 PSI (it had a mild head refresh a few years ago). Unfortunately the valve clearances need shimming as most are 0.05 / 0.1mm too tight. So yes, I agree your TR6 values are low. Still sounds great and runs fairly sweetly !

[@jamcdona]

I'll be damned, that runs great! Compression test #'s are way low for how good it's running. You need to do the test with a hot engine (or at least warm) and with throttle wide open. Those numbers are consistent with a cold test. I'll bet it tests out at 145+ psi....

[@frankmgallo]

So I’d this the new project for 2022 guys

[@cheftush]

That’s up to Les…he seems to have lost motivation to work on any of his projects at the moment. I’m there to help but I won’t be doing the work for him….

[@r1lark]

Yeah, Les has a running driving Triumph!! (Don't let Tush disassemble it Les........)

[@bpprojects6676]

Haha I like the union joke😂

[@michaelstoliker971]

That's a result!

[@49dodgeguy]

Put a plate on it and call it done,,,all ready for Ancaster,,,,

[@daveunderhill9636]

Ancaster is cancelled this year.

[@RustyBeauties]

I didn't know this car had overdrive... It sounds great and it looks like someone took good care of it until whatever accident happened to it. Dot 5 brake fluid... I am sure between these 2 cars Les is gonna have a great TR6 one day. How lucky is this guy :) Anyway, don't scrap the bottom of that windshield frame whenever it comes out. I might need some parts of it :)

[@cheftush]

Ok I’ll hang onto it for you...I think Les has three windscreens in storage...at least three frames that is...

[@ralphcap2476]

Hey Chef if the sills and the rockers are good why change the body.

[@cheftush]

It has some pretty serious body issues...very rusty floor pans in the front...bad damage at the top of the b post, front valance, front fender, rear saddle etc...I think we will find more issues when we move along as well.

[@amandasettee8922]

I have a uk tr6 1973 lucas fuel injected had it sent over when mum passed away 40yrs ago no one knows anything of the lucas injection over here and so it sits

[@cheftush]

Yes, that is a tough one in Canada since none of the North American cars had Petrol Injection as they were all carbureted

[@seanoconnor8346]

Please put an automatic in for les and build it so his head sticks out above the windshield so he thinks he’s going fast.😃😃😃👍

[@kennethroby4794]

If less drives the car like that when it’s finished, he’ll be putting a lot of clutches in it.

[@cheftush]

Kenneth Roby Hi Kenneth, the brakes were seizing up on it so we will have to cut him some slack.

[@SteveDentonClassics]

First!!