Road TRip Rescue, 1968 Triumph TR250

Our good buddy Skip had an unfortunate accident in his award winning, 1968 Triumph TR250 on his way to the 6-PACK Trials in 2018...Elin and I pop down to visit Skip in New York to help sort it out and get it one step closer to getting back on the road.

[@skipgould1780]

These guys are each tremendously talented! I'm blessed to have them as friends and frequent traveling companions!

[@pucman1]

Bourbon always helps

[@not-fishing4730]

I was wondering when you'd be using the come-along and thank you for showing me a use for my trucker's ratchet strap. I don't mind cutting and welding in new patches but I'll always be reluctant to pull out bad areas. Many thanks for this vid!

[@cheftush]

Yes, we had to “ upgrade” to the come along and the tree as we couldn’t get enough pull with just the ratchet straps…we actually used a larger 2 inch strap as well to concentrate on specific areas that were problematic.

[@johnsharonwhitaker9242]

I can see it now. Chef and Elin going town to town fixing Triumphs, William Tell Overture on the radio . . . now where did we put those masks ? But seriously, thanks to Chef for taking the pains to make a very useful video for all of us TR do it yourselfers out there. We really do appreciate your efforts to communicate all of the detail. John in Manitoba.

[@homotorsports]

Excellent work…Wow you guy knocked that right out…

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

The TR4A is lovely… wish Cheftush’s red TR4 was next in the project queue….

[@cheftush]

Agreed…but, the TR4 will have to wait until the end….fortunately, I think it will be one of my “easier” projects…

[@skipgould1780]

Thanks for the complement on my TR4A

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

@@skipgould1780 No problem ! I was surprised to see an old-style round "Globe" badge on the bonnet / hoood of the car instead of the 60s blue and white shield design but it seems Triumph came up with a special variation of the older "Globe" style badge for the TR4A ? Does yours have the simplified US market live axle rear suspension ?

[@skipgould1780]

@@johnmoruzzi7236 That badge replaced the shield/book badge with all the TR4As. The red 4A you saw here has the live rear axel rather than the IRS (Independant rear suspension)

[@diddidadda1]

I have watched all your resto videos Tush and you're a super talented guy . Elin also is very clever indeed . I love all your cars , your meticulousness and your laid back approach . I must say that Skip has a few beauties there , well done to him and well done to friendship! All the very best and good luck for the future , all the way from County Durham, England, UK . PS if you ever take a trip across the pond and need a place to stay , you're more than welcome here .

[@cheftush]

Thank You for the kind words and for watching and commenting. Much appreciated. Cheers, Tush

[@skipgould1780]

I also thank you for your kind words!

[@remcotissink]

Excellent video. Very enjoyable...

[@wtbm123]

Very cool

[@robertcrowley6573]

This is my favourite of all the TR range. The beauty of the TR4 with the grunt of a TR6. In britain the TR250 was fuel injected and badged as a TR5 and are , by far, the most collectable and most valuable. Love 'em and so glad you're saving this one.

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

the comraderie is oneof my favorite parts of classic car ownership. Great job you guys!

[@cheftush]

Agreed John! Thanks.

[@jimconklin8040]

Nice Job guys!

[@uweziegenbein3114]

Great work guys! A pleasure to watch the video. Good luck to Skip … very nice Car(s)! Greetings from Germany

[@cheftush]

Thanks Uwe, hope you are enjoying your newly restored car!

[@skipgould1780]

Thank you for complement on my cars!

[@BruceBoschek]

Good job, guys! Time to get Skip back on the road!

[@frankmgallo]

Wow great job very interesting on had you made it all work with the tools that you guys had . Impressive job well done

[@spellacy29]

Nicely done fellas 👏

[@philtucker1224]

Hi Dave, Did Skip build the cars in his superb collection or buy them already restored?

[@skipgould1780]

I built the TR250 and my 61 TR4, I bought the 75 TR6 and did a rolling restoration on the 66 TR4A. The white TR6 was found in near original condition last October and I have been refreshing it's systems since then (it had been parked 39 years earlier in a garage)

[@philtucker1224]

@@skipgould1780 Your’s is certainly one of the nicest personal collections I’ve seen (apart from Dave’s of course!) I’m a sucker for his white TR with the Surrey top, but my absolute favourite is his 250 for two specific reasons, the intake grills on the front fenders and his superb choice of rims. Greetings from Berkshire in the U.K. 🇬🇧

[@skipgould1780]

@@philtucker1224 Thanks for your kind words! I always envied Tush's Konig wheels as well - I put the same set on my 75 TR6 a couple of years ago and am well pleased.

[@ceedell]

Wow great work!

[@cheftush]

Thanks Wendell!

[@pucman1]

Nice work guys, where do we send our submissions for the Road Trip Rescue Tour??

[@cheftush]

I think I need to be rescued…where do I apply?😉

[@mikehoroho8453]

Love seeing you guys collaborating on your International peacekeeping mission!

[@barry6274]

Wow, that's a great weekend project completed very nicely, with a couple of very talented gentlemen. Thanks for the video.

[@indyme2]

Looks great! Skip got lucky when you guys showed up. Friends helping friends is good.

[@cheftush]

That’s what it’s all about!

[@skipgould1780]

I surely did get lucky!

[@heinz-hermann]

great in all aspects.

[@holger5555]

Nice work und very good replace of the body.Skip can be proud to have this kind of friends. If I see the problem with the a post I thought, is there not a tree in the garden. I don´t know was the english name but in german we say a Dozzer for work on this spezial parts to pull out the body. It works wth air pressure.

[@philtucker1224]

I really liked the red wall tyres on Skip’s 250 🙏👍

[@skipgould1780]

Thanks - they are tirestickers

[@philtucker1224]

@@skipgould1780 Hi Skip, thanks for replying in person buddy! They look damn nice 👌

[@mikeg5877]

International cross-border peacekeeping mission.Two Canadians, one American, and one British car... priceless...

[@cheftush]

Love it!

[@jimshaver898]

Making House Calls, I see a TV show in your future "Tush and Elin, TR Restorations" !!!

[@cheftush]

I’m helping on another TR250 today installing some bumpers…..😉 I’ll be careful!

[@jimshaver4251]

@@cheftush I hear it’s been done before! Thank you both!

[@nicktomasi392]

Let me know when you guys are passing through Michigan. I could use some of your expertise!! Hope to see you at TRA Nationals!

[@cheftush]

Hey Nick! Won’t be at TRA this year unfortunately….Skip didn’t train his Son very well who has decided to get married that very weekend 😉

[@nicktomasi392]

@@cheftush OH No! Was hoping to meet Elin if he was coming. Maybe next year...

[@nicktomasi392]

Also confused. Wasn't Skip at last years TRA with a yellow TR3? Or was that another Skip?

[@skipgould1780]

@@nicktomasi392 That was me - with my red TR4A (and bad jokes)

[@nicktomasi392]

@@skipgould1780 Hi Skip, don't know why I thought the car was yellow. Guess it's more proof of my old age! Miss your jokes too.

[@GraphicMill]

Wow, you two guys are truly amazing! And what a productive weekend. Well done on all fronts, from the workmanship to the kindhearted Canadian friendship. I hope we see Skip in that TR250 this September on the 6Pack TRails run to Indiana PA. I am so looking forward to that and to get to know you all better. There is something very special about this TR community, and you Chef and Elin are at the forefront. Well done! 👍

[@cheftush]

We’d like to see Skip with his TR250 at the TRials this year but we aren’t going to pressure him in any way. He still has a ton of work to do in order to get the car painted. We will see him regardless as he’s got a couple of other TRiumphs to choose from!

[@cheftush]

Ps. Hope your back it healing well!

[@GraphicMill]

@@cheftush ended up back in hospital but home now and recovering again. (Spinal leakage, not a fun experience!) But I’m good!! 👍

[@markcook3570]

I was out in my TR-250 today, top down of coarse....

[@markcook3570]

😉

[@corylwillrise]

Did he Skip say it looks like one of those multi paneled Volkswagens that were used for sales samples?

[@cheftush]

He was just happy it was back together and relatively straight 😉

[@anthonygray333]

I am kinda digging the Partridge Family Bus paint scheme. Hope we get some updates as it progresses.

[@cheftush]

Me too! Maybe we can encourage Skip to take some photos/videos as he progresses.

[@skipgould1780]

I'll try and send along some updates

[@robertmorales391]

Great job guys !!! Kudos for helping this gentleman with the repairing of the accident damages. Well done…

[@cheftush]

Thanks Robert!

[@robertmorales391]

@@cheftush I'm going to need to invite you guys down to Miami during the winter to help me with the TR4 and TR6. :)

[@davidfidler1174]

Well done guys!

[@cheftush]

Hey Fid! Thanks for stopping by.

[@johnclancy9860]

Another Great Video, Chef and Elin. Can you show details on lift and little details on clamps for holding panels in place to weld pls

[@cheftush]

Hi John, the little “clamps” are called Clecos. If you google them, it will give you some more information. A small pilot hole needs to be drilled through the two adjacent panels…the Clecos are spring loaded and the head expands when the spring tension is released to keep the panels clamped together. Did you want more information about Skips 4 post lift as well?

[@skipgould1780]

The lift is a 4 post BendPak 8000 pound model

[@johnclancy9860]

@@cheftush yes please

[@johnclancy9860]

@@skipgould1780 thanks very much

[@johnclancy9860]

got it - thx