Registry: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500
David Casano's 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500
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8/15/14 to 12/31/15: total seat hardware, straps, foam and upholstery, Carpet, ABS transmission tunnel, Sound & heat deadening material, door panels, custom center console, behind the seat custom carpeted storage, window trim, custom carpeted trunk panels, 13" mahogany steering wheel, carpeted boot, exterior door locks and handles, gas actuated bonnet lifts, 2 row aluminum radiator and Kevlar hoses, luggage rack, tan top cover, tan tonneau cover. Rear spring and poly bushings throughout, OE style engine compartment ABS valances.
9/15/15 blown head gasket. Skinned cylinder head, lapped valves, new Felpro cylinder head gasket and ARP cylinder head studs, new water pump gaskets and new heater hoses. Work done and runs great again.
1/21/16 to 12/31/16 New rear transverse spring w/nylon thrust washers, all new poly bushings, 4 new shock absorbers, brake drums, shoes and brake parts. Updated front suspension, all new poly bushings, bearings, rotors, calipers, pads, trunnions, restored OEM radio and speakers, custom carpeted kick panels, ball joints, sway bar links and steering tie rod ends, new electronic flasher and all new LEDs. Added OE style front air scoop, new oil sending unit. Restored rims, blasted, primed, painted and clear coated. New LED running lights, rubber mounts, directional and LED head lamps.
1/15/17 to 12/31/17 New custom made cherry dash w/fuel, oil pressure, water temp, clock and voltage gauges. New Holley fuel pump w/regulator and gauge. Replaced parcel tray vinyl supports with cherry and refurbished demister bezels. New General 175/70 R13 tires. Clear coated the Parcel Trays and applied cyanoacrylate glue to seal the edges. New Gear reduction starter. New clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder. Restored and recovered crash pad. New Pioneer CD player, USB, Bluetooth, radio, marine grade speakers, new 65 amp alternator.
1/1/18 New fascia with Speed hut GPS speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, water temp, fuel, clock gauges and fuel sensor. Replaced rubber E-brake grip, and cigar lighter with hand carved cherry. By-passed cooling fan wiring and install lighted dash switch.
6/29/19-Installed front air scoop wings.
1/1/20-12/31/20 Braided stainless hoses, replaced steering coupling, new differential pinion seal, drilled and tapped the differential and installed a 1/4" npt drain plug with magnet, replaced oil pan drain plug with a magnetic drain plug. Replaced OE valve cover with brushed aluminum cover.
7/7/21-Added an oil catch can.
7/1/23-12/31/23 Replaced OE drive shaft. added Cockpit wind deflector, replaced WEBER anti-vibration soft mount, replaced WEBER gaskets.
Scheduled: Rebuild differential, rebuild drive
axles, Clutch replacement
9/15/15 blown head gasket. Skinned cylinder head, lapped valves, new Felpro cylinder head gasket and ARP cylinder head studs, new water pump gaskets and new heater hoses. Work done and runs great again.
1/21/16 to 12/31/16 New rear transverse spring w/nylon thrust washers, all new poly bushings, 4 new shock absorbers, brake drums, shoes and brake parts. Updated front suspension, all new poly bushings, bearings, rotors, calipers, pads, trunnions, restored OEM radio and speakers, custom carpeted kick panels, ball joints, sway bar links and steering tie rod ends, new electronic flasher and all new LEDs. Added OE style front air scoop, new oil sending unit. Restored rims, blasted, primed, painted and clear coated. New LED running lights, rubber mounts, directional and LED head lamps.
1/15/17 to 12/31/17 New custom made cherry dash w/fuel, oil pressure, water temp, clock and voltage gauges. New Holley fuel pump w/regulator and gauge. Replaced parcel tray vinyl supports with cherry and refurbished demister bezels. New General 175/70 R13 tires. Clear coated the Parcel Trays and applied cyanoacrylate glue to seal the edges. New Gear reduction starter. New clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder. Restored and recovered crash pad. New Pioneer CD player, USB, Bluetooth, radio, marine grade speakers, new 65 amp alternator.
1/1/18 New fascia with Speed hut GPS speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, water temp, fuel, clock gauges and fuel sensor. Replaced rubber E-brake grip, and cigar lighter with hand carved cherry. By-passed cooling fan wiring and install lighted dash switch.
6/29/19-Installed front air scoop wings.
1/1/20-12/31/20 Braided stainless hoses, replaced steering coupling, new differential pinion seal, drilled and tapped the differential and installed a 1/4" npt drain plug with magnet, replaced oil pan drain plug with a magnetic drain plug. Replaced OE valve cover with brushed aluminum cover.
7/7/21-Added an oil catch can.
7/1/23-12/31/23 Replaced OE drive shaft. added Cockpit wind deflector, replaced WEBER anti-vibration soft mount, replaced WEBER gaskets.
Scheduled: Rebuild differential, rebuild drive
axles, Clutch replacement
Vehicle Information
Owner: | David Casano [dvcasano] |
Location: | Amsterdam, NY, USA |
Status: | Running |
VIN: | FM7406U |
Model Year: | 1979 |
Build Date: | 1979-01-01 |
Original Colour: | Brooklands Green |
Current Colour: | Brooklands Green |
Odometer: | 48,000 miles |
Body Code: | FM7406 U |
Engine Type: | 1497cc |
Engine Code: | FP66489UE |
Transmission: | 4 Sync 4 Speed |
Last Updated: | 2023-11-01 08:57:53 |
Magic VIN Decoder |
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FM7406U
Make: Triumph Model: Spitfire Market: USA Engine: 1500cc Model Year: 1973 Spec: US Federal Car Number: 7406 Engine Size: 1492cc Engine Model: 1500 MG Midget Engine Number: 66489 These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2023-11-01 08:57:53
- Changes from 2021-07-26 15:59:28 to previous 2021-07-18 05:17:51
- Engine Type 1492cc → 1497cc
- Changes from 2021-07-18 05:17:51 to previous 2021-07-18 05:16:44
- Engine Type 1493cc → 1492cc
- Changes from 2021-07-18 05:16:44 to previous 2021-07-10 16:10:34
- Colour Green → Brooklands Green
- Changes from 2020-06-25 19:59:41 to previous 2019-06-29 10:09:05
- Engine Type 1492cc → 1493cc
- Changes from 2015-09-14 21:17:41 to previous 2015-08-12 15:37:48
- Engine Type added 1492cc
- Changes from 2015-08-12 15:23:25 to previous 2015-08-12 15:22:03
- Mileage 58,000 → 48,000
- Changes from 2015-05-03 07:25:01 to previous 2015-02-14 20:51:59
- Trans Type added 4 Sync 4 Speed
Ownership History
Date | Owner ID | Notes |
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Sep 8, 2014 | David Casano | Added to Registry (ID 26485) |
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