Great vid. I have a very early white TR6, built at the end of 68. The first batch. Imported back to the UK. Restored and converted to RHD, but never been welded amazingly.
I am glad that you have the BB6 (Big bad TR6) out and are going to run it for the summer as I am a fan/owner/lover of the most beautiful Triumph ever made. As far as I am concerned, the TR6 has the 2nd best lines of any sports car ever made (XKE is first). There are several things that you have done to yours that I have also done to mine. When building mine up, my main focus was to build a SPORTS CAR THAT WAS FUN TO DRIVE!!! So I have not focused on "bling". Like you, I have put a lot of effort into the suspension and handling. It is all about the smile on my face and the sound of the exhaust as I down shift and nail it into another double ess curve on some back country road here on the south coast of Oregon. The top is down and it might be inclement weather-or-not and watch out for the cows/deer/farmers/opposums/locals-going-ta-church/buzzards-a-munching-on road-kill as I got cross drilled and slotted brakes with silicon fluid, front-and-rear-heavy-duty-sways, heavy duty upgraded coils for and aft, konis forward and levers w/ heavy oil and upgraded valves in da rear and Kas da Kaster-man wispering in my ear about apex curves and forward down shifting to load the suspension and ON TO THE NEXT GREAT TR6 ADVENTURE!!!!! (could be better 'n sex, I'm just not quite sure but, I think that I need a cigarette.) 😎👍
I’m so happy that I’m not totally enamoured with the XKE…I can just imagine how much it would cost to restore one….I’m happy to stick with my little triumphs 😉
Thanks for the walk around ... and the caddy in the background!.. Beaut little Pommy rocket Chef and you are really well informed on your car's history! Take care and enjoy the warmer days ahead.
Great video about one of my all-time favorite cars. Thanks for the extensive walk around and talk about all you have done. What an excellent TR6 you have to enjoy and drive around. The sound of that engine and exhaust is pure music. My cousin had a white TR6 back in the day, such a beautiful car. Now that I've retired I am currently looking to buy one and hope to be on the roads someday soon..
Really nice mix of modified for for convenience and standard parts. Lovely car car mate, you've made it tailored just right for you, and done a great job too 👍
Love your vid! And your car. I am looking to buy my first TR6 in London Ontario. Your videos are very helpful. A safety inspection on a '75 yesterday revealed issues. Sad and happy at the same time. I'll keep looking!
@@tomhughes9107 if you want to send me pics of a potential car you are looking at, I can usually spot a few things that might not be apparent to some. You can email me at cheftush AT hotmail.com Remember to replace the AT With an @ cheers, Tush
Love the sound of the 6 cylinder engine. It's a beautiful car. The lighting in the very last segment makes it look like it is painted Jasmine instead of white. I'm a little partial to Jasmine since that is the color of my 71. Another great video, keep up the good work.
Thanks for the complete walk-around tour and heads up on this magnificent machine. I'm looking to buy one eventually. Reliabilty issues are a always a concern when looking for a TR6...as you may know...but hoping that nowadays technical adds could alleviate those concerns...
Hi Martin, I’ve literally driven this TR6 thousands of miles from home on many occasions and it has never failed to get me home. I had a breakdown once (fuel pump) but carry some spares in the boot…20 minutes later I was back on the road. You can do some upgrades to modernize it for sure, but the key is to maintain it well to begin with. Good luck with your search. Cheers, Tush
That’s a beautiful car and the stance on it is perfect. The exhaust sounds are strong but not overpowering. The good parts are always quality. I think that this car is exactly how I would want my 1972 TR6 to be set up. Enjoy the car this summer Tush. Would be cool see a video like this on your TR3 if you have not done one...
Well done and a very nice car with great additions which still keep it looking original. Dont you just love the way they did into mother earth on takeoff ...nice shots..:))))
That was straight up porn. I've had 3 TR-6s over the years (my latest, a 1970- I cracked the block, is in pieces in the garage) and I never get tired of looking at them or watching them go. Great work!
Such a fantastic 6. The few things that I've done to mine were modeled after yours, engine-wise. With all the info available out there, I still comb through your videos before going to 6-pack LOL. My next project is to rework the lever shocks. I'll probably send them out, but I have your video favorited. BTW, the first time you did a Moss video, I noticed that they were out of the valve cover fasteners and the 'tinkering' fender protector! I had to wait a month to order. You sir, are now an 'influencer'! I can't find Stella beer here in oregon, though :-)
The commission number you quoted was short one digit. "CF4874UO". Did you reinforce the weak points on the frame? I powder coated the frame on my TR6 after the frame reinforcement. Poly urethane bushings throughout. I also switched to an Optima battery to eliminate any acid damage. Full frame off resto on mine too, 1969 CC27XX1L. Added a J type OD, rigged to mimic the older A type OD 2,3,4. Roller rockers, street cam, frame mounted roll bar, upgraded BCC front disc calipers w/ slotted rotors, SS brake lines throughout, HID headlights, electric fuel pump, SU HS6 carbs w/ K&Ns, Pertronix electronic ignition for the early 22D6, front spoiler, custom CG&J aluminum radiator and heater core w/ oversized valve, and added a top end oiler. Custom leather and wool carpet by Heritage Upholstery. Panasport Z-Light 15 x 6 rims with Falken tires. The final body painted new white, w/ Group 44 livery, sans team names and numbers.
@@cheftush I always have seen commission numbers on Tr6s as having two letters followed by five numbers and then the left hand drive character and then the overdrive indicator. Check out the Moss Truimph TR250 & TR6 Vehicle Identification Pages
How do you like the Ratco frame? I'm finishing up my resto-mod on a '74 Alfa Spider and have always liked the TR6. Also, after watching Elin's repair work on the TR6 frame and new frame is enticing.
Great episode Dave, I know you were almost tempted to do some doughnuts in the parking lot but your sensible side won through in the end ha ha! Totally lovely car and ageing very very well it seems....😊 stay safe and well buddy, oh and I nearly forgot to tell you my wife and I got our second jabs today, (12 weeks from the first) any news on yours??
Thanks Phil….it was a pretty tight parking lot and on a few of the passes I was on the brakes pretty hard 😉 Well, I’ve had my first shot (astra zeneca) and now they are not even offering it as a first dose option now not to mention that they don’t know if they will be administering it for the second. It’s a $hit Show. My second shot isn’t scheduled until Mid August, so maybe they will figure it out by then. Until then, our stay at home order /state of emergency has been extended from may 20th and will now end June 2nd unless it’s extended yet again…pretty frustrating.
David - you seem to have disappeared off the radar since your last posting. Hope all is well. Beginning to experience Cheftush TR250 withdrawal symptoms. Hope to see a posting soon.
Hi Graem, the top has been replaced but the new top is exactly the same as the original equipment. The grey colour is a reflective stripe…it’s a safety feature and it’s pretty cool that they had this way back when.
Hi Tush. Looks great, love you Tr6. I am from the uk and have a CR Tr6 uk registered fuel injected model. Currently being stripped for re spray. Question. I notice you don’t have a bonnet latch with a safety lever fitted. Any reason for this ?
Good Question. Yes, there is a reason, I’ve had a good Buddy lose his car to a fire because a fire started in the engine bay and he couldn’t get his hand under to undo the safety because of the flames…he had an extinguisher but couldn’t use it to save the car as he couldn’t get under the bonnet….I’ve known a couple guys who have had fires in the engine bay…
Yes, the plan is to keep both but I guess at some point I’ll have to start downsizing the fleet…I’m up to 8 hobby cars now plus the Harley and two daily drivers….
the rack on your trunk is mounted the wrong way! the railing barr is ment to retain lugage in case of an accident so it should be on the front side! Most people are mounting the racks on their trunk lid the wrong way like you as they have the optics of a spoiler in mind but the railing barr has a safety function!
Thanks Martin. I won’t be mounting the rack in that fashion. Trust me, if I have something mounted to the rack, it’s not coming off (unless the entire rack comes off).
@@cheftush You are absolutely right to do it the way you like! I just wanted to mention this also for your fans to be sure that there is more to the railing barr then to be an optical feature... ;-)
Well, thanks for the feedback, but the whole point of this video was to talk about and show the modifications I’ve done to this car. I’m not sure what other format could have accomplished this.
Looks fantastic!! Well done Tush!
One of the best looking 6's I know of. Great video, Tush. Thanks for posting. Cheers!
High compliment there Kevin, especially with your two beauties. Thank You!
Thanks for the history of the car ! Really sounds great ! Go and enjoy it !
Thanks so much David for doing this. Your TR6 is stunning. Cole is even more inspired to go with white on his 73. Well done!!!
Looks and sounds excellent and with a very complete history/background/pedigree. Thanks for the excellent walk-around tour.
Great vid. I have a very early white TR6, built at the end of 68. The first batch. Imported back to the UK. Restored and converted to RHD, but never been welded amazingly.
I am glad that you have the BB6 (Big bad TR6) out and are going to run it for the summer as I am a fan/owner/lover of the most beautiful Triumph ever made. As far as I am concerned, the TR6 has the 2nd best lines of any sports car ever made (XKE is first). There are several things that you have done to yours that I have also done to mine. When building mine up, my main focus was to build a SPORTS CAR THAT WAS FUN TO DRIVE!!! So I have not focused on "bling". Like you, I have put a lot of effort into the suspension and handling. It is all about the smile on my face and the sound of the exhaust as I down shift and nail it into another double ess curve on some back country road here on the south coast of Oregon. The top is down and it might be inclement weather-or-not and watch out for the cows/deer/farmers/opposums/locals-going-ta-church/buzzards-a-munching-on road-kill as I got cross drilled and slotted brakes with silicon fluid, front-and-rear-heavy-duty-sways, heavy duty upgraded coils for and aft, konis forward and levers w/ heavy oil and upgraded valves in da rear and Kas da Kaster-man wispering in my ear about apex curves and forward down shifting to load the suspension and ON TO THE NEXT GREAT TR6 ADVENTURE!!!!! (could be better 'n sex, I'm just not quite sure but, I think that I need a cigarette.) 😎👍
I’m so happy that I’m not totally enamoured with the XKE…I can just imagine how much it would cost to restore one….I’m happy to stick with my little triumphs 😉
Thanks for the walk around ... and the caddy in the background!.. Beaut little Pommy rocket Chef and you are really well informed on your car's history! Take care and enjoy the warmer days ahead.
Great video about one of my all-time favorite cars. Thanks for the extensive walk around and talk about all you have done. What an excellent TR6 you have to enjoy and drive around. The sound of that engine and exhaust is pure music. My cousin had a white TR6 back in the day, such a beautiful car. Now that I've retired I am currently looking to buy one and hope to be on the roads someday soon..
Really nice mix of modified for for convenience and standard parts. Lovely car car mate, you've made it tailored just right for you, and done a great job too 👍
Love your vid! And your car. I am looking to buy my first TR6 in London Ontario. Your videos are very helpful. A safety inspection on a '75 yesterday revealed issues. Sad and happy at the same time. I'll keep looking!
Hi Tom, good luck with your search. Yes, be patient…the right one will come along! Hope to see you out on the road. Cheers, Tush
@@cheftush Thank you. I will continue my research. Do you ever offer opinions on cars, values etc? I'm getting overwhelmed with the price range.
@@tomhughes9107 if you want to send me pics of a potential car you are looking at, I can usually spot a few things that might not be apparent to some. You can email me at cheftush AT hotmail.com Remember to replace the AT With an @ cheers, Tush
Love the sound of the 6 cylinder engine. It's a beautiful car. The lighting in the very last segment makes it look like it is painted Jasmine instead of white. I'm a little partial to Jasmine since that is the color of my 71. Another great video, keep up the good work.
Jasmine is a great colour on these cars as well.
Loved that you shared the history on this car.
Thanks for the complete walk-around tour and heads up on this magnificent machine. I'm looking to buy one eventually. Reliabilty issues are a always a concern when looking for a TR6...as you may know...but hoping that nowadays technical adds could alleviate those concerns...
Hi Martin, I’ve literally driven this TR6 thousands of miles from home on many occasions and it has never failed to get me home. I had a breakdown once (fuel pump) but carry some spares in the boot…20 minutes later I was back on the road. You can do some upgrades to modernize it for sure, but the key is to maintain it well to begin with. Good luck with your search. Cheers, Tush
Awesome story. Awesome car!
Loved the fly by’s! Damn that sounds sweet.
That’s a beautiful car and the stance on it is perfect. The exhaust sounds are strong but not overpowering. The good parts are always quality. I think that this car is exactly how I would want my 1972 TR6 to be set up. Enjoy the car this summer Tush. Would be cool see a video like this on your TR3 if you have not done one...
Thanks Robert. Yes, I’ll be sure to do a Walk Around on the TR3A when I exchange the TR6 out in a few weeks time.
Sounds great and looks fantastic David, well done. Kind regards, Richard.
Beautiful Car Thanks for the all around.
Well done and a very nice car with great additions which still keep it looking original. Dont you just love the way they did into mother earth on takeoff ...nice shots..:))))
Thanks Andy.
That was straight up porn. I've had 3 TR-6s over the years (my latest, a 1970- I cracked the block, is in pieces in the garage) and I never get tired of looking at them or watching them go. Great work!
Thanks Andy. Good luck with your engine rebuild.
Such a fantastic 6. The few things that I've done to mine were modeled after yours, engine-wise. With all the info available out there, I still comb through your videos before going to 6-pack LOL. My next project is to rework the lever shocks. I'll probably send them out, but I have your video favorited. BTW, the first time you did a Moss video, I noticed that they were out of the valve cover fasteners and the 'tinkering' fender protector! I had to wait a month to order. You sir, are now an 'influencer'! I can't find Stella beer here in oregon, though :-)
Careful…now that you’ve said you have Stella, Elin might show up to raid the fridge 😉
That would actually be pretty cool LOL!
Nice car !
Thanks for sharing, good video
Zoom Zoom 😀
She’s a beauty!
Should be back to yours by the Fall Tom. Sorry for the delay!
The commission number you quoted was short one digit. "CF4874UO". Did you reinforce the weak points on the frame? I powder coated the frame on my TR6 after the frame reinforcement. Poly urethane bushings throughout. I also switched to an Optima battery to eliminate any acid damage. Full frame off resto on mine too, 1969 CC27XX1L. Added a J type OD, rigged to mimic the older A type OD 2,3,4. Roller rockers, street cam, frame mounted roll bar, upgraded BCC front disc calipers w/ slotted rotors, SS brake lines throughout, HID headlights, electric fuel pump, SU HS6 carbs w/ K&Ns, Pertronix electronic ignition for the early 22D6, front spoiler, custom CG&J aluminum radiator and heater core w/ oversized valve, and added a top end oiler. Custom leather and wool carpet by Heritage Upholstery. Panasport Z-Light 15 x 6 rims with Falken tires. The final body painted new white, w/ Group 44 livery, sans team names and numbers.
That is the correct number….as a matter of fact, I also owned another 73 previously that was CF1020U. Sounds like you have a nice car as well.
@@cheftush I always have seen commission numbers on Tr6s as having two letters followed by five numbers and then the left hand drive character and then the overdrive indicator. Check out the Moss Truimph TR250 & TR6 Vehicle Identification Pages
usually not a fan of the bumper bars but on the tr6 it works somehow
How do you like the Ratco frame? I'm finishing up my resto-mod on a '74 Alfa Spider and have always liked the TR6. Also, after watching Elin's repair work on the TR6 frame and new frame is enticing.
RATCO Frames are beautiful. They are quite expensive, but would be sure to give you piece of mind and a solid foundation to build on.
Great episode Dave, I know you were almost tempted to do some doughnuts in the parking lot but your sensible side won through in the end ha ha! Totally lovely car and ageing very very well it seems....😊 stay safe and well buddy, oh and I nearly forgot to tell you my wife and I got our second jabs today, (12 weeks from the first) any news on yours??
Thanks Phil….it was a pretty tight parking lot and on a few of the passes I was on the brakes pretty hard 😉 Well, I’ve had my first shot (astra zeneca) and now they are not even offering it as a first dose option now not to mention that they don’t know if they will be administering it for the second. It’s a $hit Show. My second shot isn’t scheduled until Mid August, so maybe they will figure it out by then. Until then, our stay at home order /state of emergency has been extended from may 20th and will now end June 2nd unless it’s extended yet again…pretty frustrating.
David - you seem to have disappeared off the radar since your last posting. Hope all is well. Beginning to experience Cheftush TR250 withdrawal symptoms. Hope to see a posting soon.
All is well John, thanks. I hope to be back to posting videos on the TR250 this week. Cheers, Tush
Looking and now sounding very, very good ! I like the way it sits on the ground.
I wonder what will become of that old blue Caddy ?
The caddy was pretty cool…New Jersey plates on it….it would be a very big project though!
Nice video, question on the soft top, is it original? What is the grey colored trim around the bottom and door window
Hi Graem, the top has been replaced but the new top is exactly the same as the original equipment. The grey colour is a reflective stripe…it’s a safety feature and it’s pretty cool that they had this way back when.
Where did you get the individual roll bars, they look great.
Thank You Edward. They were custom made (1 of 20) by a gentleman in Quebec, Canada about 13 years ago. Unfortunately, not available
@@cheftush thank you
"This engine has had very little work done to it - it's been fully rebuilt".
I meant performance upgrades. Sorry for the confusion.
What Moto Lita steering wheel do you have? What boss finish did you go with?
It’s a MK5 moto lita , 13 inch diameter, flat. The boss is just black as well at the horn push but it does have the triumph logo in the center.
Hi Tush. Looks great, love you Tr6. I am from the uk and have a CR Tr6 uk registered fuel injected model. Currently being stripped for re spray. Question. I notice you don’t have a bonnet latch with a safety lever fitted. Any reason for this ?
Good Question. Yes, there is a reason, I’ve had a good Buddy lose his car to a fire because a fire started in the engine bay and he couldn’t get his hand under to undo the safety because of the flames…he had an extinguisher but couldn’t use it to save the car as he couldn’t get under the bonnet….I’ve known a couple guys who have had fires in the engine bay…
Is that an automotive paint test area!? Great looking car, by the way. Can't wait to see more videos on the TR250 resto!
I mean pavement paint
Yes, that’s exactly what it is. Back to the TR250 this week. Nothing too exciting though…prepping exterior panels for paint.
Well done video; just bought a 76 tr 6 with 10 Yr old tyres to replace; Do you recommend the 206/60-16 Yokohama avid assend on your baby?
Tyres ?
Hi Christopher. Congrats on your purchase. Do you have the stock rims on your car or have you upgraded to 16 inch rims as well ?
Dig the tour of the car
Thanks! It’s no 308 😜
TR3A next! :)
I think so David. I’ll get the 60 TR3A home in about a month I think. I’ll do the same for it. Cheers, Tush.
where can I purchase a bonnet insulation with triumph logo😁
Hi Charles, I bought mine from here www.classic9leathershop.com
I love this car Tush, especially the colour. Are you gonna keep it once your TR250 is done?
Yes, the plan is to keep both but I guess at some point I’ll have to start downsizing the fleet…I’m up to 8 hobby cars now plus the Harley and two daily drivers….
David, who was that following you in the white TR6 at 21:16?? Great video!!
It was like a “ghost triumph” 😉
@@cheftush or you were traveling at the speed of light!! :)
OH. by the by, the Caddy is '53. My unkle had one.
Ok, I was hoping someone would jump in…I wasn’t too far off with my 55 guess…
Surely is does NOT have a stock differential (or driveshaft !)
Should it have the front air dam ?
I’m afraid so John, should be able to handle all of that 110 HP….yes, it should have the front air dam from 73 on to 76 it was fitted.
Nicely tweaked originality. Real test is a road test. Tiz the season.
First. Thanks Chef
the rack on your trunk is mounted the wrong way! the railing barr is ment to retain lugage in case of an accident so it should be on the front side! Most people are mounting the racks on their trunk lid the wrong way like you as they have the optics of a spoiler in mind but the railing barr has a safety function!
Thanks Martin. I won’t be mounting the rack in that fashion. Trust me, if I have something mounted to the rack, it’s not coming off (unless the entire rack comes off).
@@cheftush You are absolutely right to do it the way you like! I just wanted to mention this also for your fans to be sure that there is more to the railing barr then to be an optical feature... ;-)
Lovely car Cheftush but too much yap yap and not enough vroom vroom
Well, thanks for the feedback, but the whole point of this video was to talk about and show the modifications I’ve done to this car. I’m not sure what other format could have accomplished this.