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Thanks Nick, I'm still alive and doing well 😎 And I still have all my Triumph cars 😀 hope to pull at least one out of hibernation later in the year ... Back to original thread : The original GT6 radiator cowl exists in cardboard (£ 45) and as an alloy reproduction.

When I look at your radiator setup I see the alloy plates beside the electric fan which certainly reduce airflow throught the radiator. And it seems that you don‘t have any guides (cardboardboard or alloy) in front of the radiator to guide the air trought the radiator. I‘m sure that decent airflow throught the raditor is as important as all the other aspects dicussed about cooling. Regards JC

Hi, I don`t have a non transverse A series engine. I could ask my Mini friend if he has one but chances are quite low. JC

Hi, I'm in the middle of a Land Rover 110 V8 restoration and I need to order parts from the Brexit island regularly .... I ordered a chassis crossmember on the 14th of January for around £ 120 which arrived today with no additional charges. I paid the VAT in the UK as usual and there was a big green OK sticker on the parcel. On the other hand I wanted to order complete doors and other parts in December and I got a quote to send all the parts on a pallet for £ 155. One door was not available until now and the postage went up to £ 260, both quotes without insurance ! As I wanted an insurance cover, another £ 60 needed to be added ... In normal times I would travel to the UK on my own and buy all the stuff I need, but unfortunately that's not an option either Next thing is to send the engine on a pallet to be rebuild, we'll see how much that will cost ... Bloody Brexit

Wow, that really looks like the original Did you check with the hood frame on the car that the final distances work out fine? Better do that now before you fabricate the second one JC

Hi, I found this picture when I restored my Mk1 : The top of the tube is 42 cm above the inner sill. Hope this helps JC

I have 2 of these and the one on the Spitfire probably 10 years and still in good shape : https://www.autopyjama.com/auto-pyjama-car-cover/ And I bought the cheapest version Its important that the space where the car is stored is dry and ventilated! JC

Welcome Duncan Looking forward to some pics of this infamous A30. Will Midget disc brakes cope with such a potent engine ?? JC

Great documentary about life around the steam trains I suppose it must be good fun to hear (and feel) these engines all day long Looking forward to the next update. JC

Well done, getting to the finish on this rallye is quite a challenge I have been down in the Ardèche region last weekend to have a lock at the Monte Carlo Historique. All these small roads are enormous fun during the day, but once it gets dark its quite different. I suppose that the last night stages are really challenging If you like driving on small empty roads with bend after bend for mile after mile you need to go down to the Ardèche one day! Unfortunately I didn't see the Spitfire during the stages so no photos which the car in action ... Spitfire in Reims Crest, Rhone valley Typical road in the Ardeche Bond GT 6 mk 2 Triumph 2000 JC

Very sad news, his humor, technical knowledge and attention to detail will be sadly missed. RIP Alan JC

We'll take the ferry from Hoek van Holland to Newhaven on Thursday and we'll stay in a Hotel outside of Stratford. Leaving Stratford on Sunday and return via Harwich and the Netherlands. I'll try to be in the bar on Friday evening JC

We'll be there with 4 cars Martin, which ferry did you book ? JC

This one ? https://www.superflex.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=SF498-1851KSS JC