Time in Shed Sorting Parts-2-1/2 hours
First Things First: Early Friday morning I decided I need to move out all the surplus suspension and brake parts out of my garage. They are stored in a large wooden box that takes up a fair amount of room (space is at a premium in my garage at the best of times) and I figured why continue to have the parts readily available when I no longer need them . So I opened up my storage shed (it was a beautiful warm winter day-perfect for the activity) and moved out all the Triumph part boxes and components that currently resided there and cleared out space to place the box in the shed. I unpacked the box, moved it into the shed and started to repack the components discarding/recycling anything that wasn't salvageable. I then went through 4 Storage totes (unpacking them completely) primarily searching for my new engine mounts (which I located). While I was sorting I discarded the 1957 wiring harness and a fairly large bag of rubber components that were far beyond being useful. Based on what I have discarded in the last few months I think every rubber component on the car was shot. This action freed up one entire tote. I also isolated all the "homemade" Rack and Pinion components so they are in one place. I now have a much better idea of what I have and where it is.
I gathered up all the spare windshield components. I want to make up one good frame out of all the parts. I am assuming some of the components are not salvageable as the '57 was rolled at one point and some of the components are bent...
I also made a mental list of potential items that could/should be sold. (Steering box etc) and what should be retained as "spares" pending final completion of the 1959.
I moved tires and the refurbished rear brake drum from the shed into the garage ready to be installed on the chassis.
I started doing some garage clean up but ran out of energy. Today is a new day..I plan to get back out there first thing and finish off the job...
All in all a
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