An account of running and maintaining a well used Triumph TR7 Convertible Classic Car and the Voyages of Narrowboat Centurion throughout the year.
Sunday 27 September 2009
2009 Mile of Triumphs - Sunday
2009 Mile of Triumphs - Saturday
All gathered around for prize giving.
Sunday 20 September 2009
Henham Steam Rally
GTR4 Dove
Early Case tractor
Sawing Demonstration.
Nice Triumph 1500.
Another Tax Exempt 2000.
Saturday 12 September 2009
Fluid on rear wheel
There was a fair amount of fluid thrown around in the drum and on the brake shoes, quite messy cleaning it up.
Fluid and dust collected on shoes.
Dismantling the cylinder I found a fair amount of bad pitting in the bore, as previous experience on honing out has always involved changing it again a few months later, therefore I wont be fitting a repair kit.
Also managed a couple of pre-mot jobs on Gills FHC, namely fitted a new bush to the steering column at bulkhead, I had to dimantle the steering column to do this, and also swapped a worn steering UV joint for a slightly less worn one. Checked all lights, gaiters, etc, so hopefully should be OK.
Tuesday 8 September 2009
Welsh Weekend
Wedding car and TR7 at Mold Registry Office.
Our next event will be the Mile of Triumphs at Fleggburgh near Great Yarmouth on the weekend of 26th and 27th of September.
Wednesday 2 September 2009
Bank Holiday - Day Three
Looking towards Sizewell B Nuclear Power station
Tuesday 1 September 2009
Bank Hol - Day Two
Bloodhound Missile
The Air museum is well worth a visit, especially with free entry.
We then drove to the Mid Suffolk Light Railway at Brockford Street, near Stowmarket, the railway was built under a light railway order from Haughley Junction on the Ipswich/Norwich main line to Laxfield, Suffolk, original intention was to reach Halesworth, however they ran out of money. The line is being restored at Brockford street with about half mile of track, and original buildings moved from other stations, it is very quaint, with one steam engine, a couple of coaches, and restored goods wagons.
Industrial steam engine at Brockford Street.
Short train at Mid Suffolk Light Railway
There was a real ale festival on along with a barbeque, so we sampled some local ales in the sun, before a ride on the train.
Bank Hol - Day One
Trams and Trolley bus.
Maidstone Trolley Bus
Supply Vessel at Lowestoft, 3 tankers at anchor in background.
Oulton Broad Lock