Club Triumph

Quoted from Hutch-

Afternoon folks, Last year we had some good pics from this event to share on our Instagram and Twitter accounts. 

Please remember to take a few pics this time too. If you can send them via text, WhatsApp (07939 259244) or email (twitter@club.triumph.org.uk) that ensures the best quality. However if Direct Messaging in Twitter or Instagram is easier for you, go for it.

Thanks a lot, it's really great for others to see Club cars and members in action :)

We have over 900 followers on Twitter now and nearly 700 on Instagram. Just a little way to go to catch some of the other clubs ;) 

Will do Ben,

I’ll delegate to my wife/navigator, she’s a wizz at that sort of thing

Its getting closer.........and fame in Carlisle

https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/17715763.vintage-cars-to-stop-off-in-carlisle-on-two-day-event/

It is with great regret that Katy and I have to withdraw from this year's Border Raiders.

The crankshaft on the Spitfire is shot and away for repair but due to holidays at the machine shop and the garage putting it back together, the car won't be ready in time.

Looks like whoever built the engine left swarf that has damaged No. 3 & 4 big end bearings and damaged the crank.

I should have sorted this earlier but family committments came first.

Still, there's always next year.

Jim.

Sorry to here that regards Michael 

Sorry to here that regards Michael 

Cheers Michael.

Amazed that anyone actually read my post on here.

Much more of a response on Facebook - the main reason I don't visit this website now.

Jim.

Quoted from McJim Too-

Cheers Michael.

Amazed that anyone actually read my post on here.

Much more of a response on Facebook - the main reason I don't visit this website now.

Jim.

...and that why shops are closing Jim.

Everyone now wants to be there tomorrow,have their goods delivered today in their hands or hand ,because they are thumbing their mobiles with the other.

Its sad that no one wants to support a club site 

Its a wonder that there are no cars on events as time is spent more now on ogling the mobile ,watching catch up etc.

I now get texts ,instead of posting, to remind me of club meets

Yes maybe there are Facebook pages for the CT.....but who originated them?

MH must like the forum a lot.....duplicating and triplicating his messages...but he posts!

Shame you are not on the Raiders trip, you will miss a good event with some great scenery and friends.

I know someone not a million miles away who has spare engines .....

The only reason Michael likes the Forum is that it is slow enough for him to post his replies using the Royal Mail.😏

I don't think that in 2019 it is too much to ask to be able to click on a new page on a website and for that page to appear within a second or so.

Anyhow, even if someone had a spare engine, by the time it got up here, the garage would be closing for the holidays.  Thanks for the offer anyway.

The Spitfire has a good engine full of new parts, pity about the bottom end.

I will really miss being on the Border Raiders and have been looking forward to it for months, as has Katy.

It would have been great to meet up with you lot again and share a pint or two.

There's no better crew that you Pendle and Pennine reprobates.

I'll be thinking of you all while the Border Raiders is on and remembering our good friend Martin who we all miss.

Rest assured, I'll have my entry in for the 2020 Border Raiders.

This was to be my big outing in the Spitfire this year but now I'll have to wait till La Carrera Caledonian when Katy and I go up against the Caledonian Sleeper from Euston to Edinburgh next June.

Jim.

Quoted from McJim Too-

The only reason Michael likes the Forum is that it is slow enough for him to post his replies using the Royal Mail.😏

True, but at least it doesn't kill the whole PC*, like one of the other forums I follow!

*Only on Windows. I have no trouble with either on Linux

Quoted from McJim Too-

The only reason Michael likes the Forum is that it is slow enough for him to post his replies using the Royal Mail.😏

I don't think that in 2019 it is too much to ask to be able to click on a new page on a website and for that page to appear within a second or so.

Anyhow, even if someone had a spare engine, by the time it got up here, the garage would be closing for the holidays.  Thanks for the offer anyway.

The Spitfire has a good engine full of new parts, pity about the bottom end.

I will really miss being on the Border Raiders and have been looking forward to it for months, as has Katy.

It would have been great to meet up with you lot again and share a pint or two.

There's no better crew that you Pendle and Pennine reprobates.

I'll be thinking of you all while the Border Raiders is on and remembering our good friend Martin who we all miss.

Rest assured, I'll have my entry in for the 2020 Border Raiders.

This was to be my big outing in the Spitfire this year but now I'll have to wait till La Carrera Caledonian when Katy and I go up against the Caledonian Sleeper from Euston to Edinburgh next June.

Jim.

When are we golng to have a MC Jim Scottish raid from them down south,or what ever you. Call us,regards Michael.PS  have been our the channel to fit tr3 engine,could travel over the border to fit spitfire engine, if you lift the ban you gave me?

Michael,

You could try La Carrera Caledonian next year - not far to the start from your house.

However, smuggling Lambrini over the border and caught wearing a "See You Jimmy" hat and ginger wig along with tartan trousers counts for a lifetime ban.

Once we get independence and can close the border, I can sleep easy at night!

Jim.

Your problem Jim is that you only have 1 Triumph, that always leads to disappointment when it breaks and you can't just get another one out. 

1 is NEVER enough when it comes to Triumphs.

:-)

Quoted from thescrapman-

Your problem Jim is that you only have 1 Triumph, that always leads to disappointment when it breaks and you can't just get another one out. 

1 is NEVER enough when it comes to Triumphs.

:-)

Sometimes ONE is far too many....😂

Evening all, 

If you're planning on taking pics this weekend, and sharing them on Twitter or Instagram, please tag them with #BorderRaiders2019 and #CTBorderRaiders. That way we can build up a nice little collection. 

Thanks!

One Triumph is quite sufficient Colin, provided it's the right one!

Tim

I am still looking for the right one Tim....Had a few which I built to order 😉

Quoted from pete jackson-

I am still looking for the right one Tim....Had a few which I built to order 😉

...and still had two doors short!

We have to cancel our participation due to illness. 
Very sorry for this as I have enjoyed last years Border Raiders a lot and was looking forward to this one. Packed the TR4 full with spares and tools (remembering our mishap with a faulty rotor arm last year) so was all ready to go.

Maybe next time, wishing you all a very good weekend.

If anyone fancies taking Dion’s place let me know 

reychris@btinternet.com

Chris

Thanks to Chris, Mick &  Mike and all teams for another great tour. Nuala & JJ ( the little green Spitfíre) made it safely home through spectacular thunderstorms ... And looking forward to some spannering.

I can't remember who offered me a spare diff but please if you read this - get in touch.

see you all next year?