rustrocket Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 This isn't the exact one, but it's similar: and the boot (is it still a "boot" if it opens sideways?) It's a triumph Standard 10, or Triumph 10, or sometimes called the herald wagon. these things are pretty rare. His is in pretty good condition, but it needs paint, interior, and motor. I have a rebuilt 13bt, tranny, and turbo rx7 rear end that could be shoehorned in. I'm wondering if it's worth making into a little hot rod for a DD, maybe to help advertise my training business, or if i should tell him to give it away to somebody else. Thoughts anybody? The car only weights 1760 pounds or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have a rebuilt 13bt, tranny, and turbo rx7 rear end that could be shoehorned in. Great idea now get to it! I love old cars like that. Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montezuma Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 It is cool....Have fun with and keep it original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 NEAT! Tempting as it is to mod, I think it'll come off better stock. Just cherry it out and use the Z for the crazygonuts machine. Use the Triumph as a parts runner and a fun daily...nice slab sides for some hand lettered singage (Is Ray Giese still in business down there?). Looks a bit like a shrunken '55 Ford Wagon. There's a bit of comedy in seeing a huge guy get out of a tiny car....have fun with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Hot rod it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 What are you waiting for? Get the rotary in it!! Wouldnt that be a great sleeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskoolZ Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sweet ride... I think it'd make a great rod of some sort, I don't know about the rotary, looks to me like more of a V8 car, if it'll fit:wink:. MacZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Its pretty cool but unless you are prepared to do major suspension and brake mods I wouldnt be that eager to UP the horspower too much ....I dont think it would be "DEATH PROOF" But agian...it is very neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 What you dont think that will hold around a G on a skidpad??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Perhaps if it rode R compound... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 In stock form that might make for an expensive daily driver. Can't imagine parts are readily available. I would get on some Triumph sites and start asking questions. That car might be worth a lot more to someone else. Interesting car never the less. Growing up a neighbor had a mint TR2. I always loved that car. He only drove it on a handful of weekends each year. Spent the rest of his time drinking gin and tuning the motor. From what I read some models of that car had something like 26 HP. That thing could be death on a modern freeway. 4 wheel drum brakes have to suck also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
660Z Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 60`s Gasser....That`s all im sayin....60`s Gasser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustrocket Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Well my immediate thoughts were to take out the rear seats, move the front ones back for adequate legroom. A narrowed ford 8.8 would be the easiest thing for the rear suspension, maybe rebuild the front double wishbone suspension with new arms and a modern hub/spindle assembly. I'm going to his place tomorrow to take more measurements and get some pics, but what i could find online, this car is 12 feet long, 4'10" wide, with a wheelbase of 88" and curb weight of 1780 pounds. Pop n wood: Sadly, these cars arent worth much to anybody unless for sentimental reasons. But you're right, the power output was right around 26 HP, or 10 british horsepower (their horses are stonger?). They claim the car's top speed was a bit over 70 mph...0-60 time was around 18 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntmaster280 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 26 hp. Shes a beast. I would just put some nice rims and maybe lower it a little. And paint it black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Pop n wood: Sadly, these cars arent worth much to anybody unless for sentimental reasons. But you're right, the power output was right around 26 HP, or 10 british horsepower (their horses are stonger?). They claim the car's top speed was a bit over 70 mph...0-60 time was around 18 seconds. OOOF. Mod it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustrocket Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 GRM $2008 Challenge car?! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Ohhhh, brilliant! ...or, depending on the condition of the body, LeMons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 That car + a turbo SR20.........FAST!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustrocket Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 So, went by my dad's and got some measurements and pics: Track: 48" Wheelbase: 84" Width between framerails: 19" EEEK Depth from firewall to radiator support: about 22" or so. Thoughts anybody? This thing is super straight, and very little rust. Here she is as she sits in the backyard. This seems to be the worst of the rust: Underside looks pretty good, at least the pics that i took: Interior, not tOOO bad: And the anemic engine bay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 one thing is for sure... i dont think a v-8 is an option lol would your rotary fit though? if so i say go for it and make that a really nice dd and you know you would probably be the only one in town to have one. which to me is a plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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