Yesterday was one of the most enjoyable "Triumph" days I have experienced in recent times. To turn to something mechanical vrs bodywork related really felt great!!! I actually started to mock up the front suspension in my family room. It was very satisfying to reacquaint myself with the new and/or repainted parts and incorporate all the new fasteners etc. There were a few fasteners missing (2 ball joint nuts and upper wishbone spacer pieces for example) that required some digging for but when I finished the work in mid afternoon about 98% of the parts were accounted for. I referenced my Moss Catalogue for parts breakdown plus my vintage Triumph shop manual has excellent illustrations and descriptions of how to reassemble the front end... I have no shortage of reference materials available for this build!!
Yesterday I figured out a way to keep the tub in the garage while I reconstruct the front and rear suspension, install the brakes etc. This will require some moving of the frame from time to time (to gain access to the areas I am working on) but saves having the tub exposed to the elements (plus take up room in my driveway) which appeals to me. Of course when it comes time to reinstall the engine and transmission in etc the tub will have to be moved out as I have no room to move the engine hoist around.
I spent an hour and half cleaning up the garage yesterday morning. Another garbage bag full of discarded sandpaper and consumed body shop supplies went out into the trash. I even took a broom and cleaned up a small area. There is dust everywhere that will require a major clean up once the weather improves.
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