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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
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Vehicle Information

Owner: David Casano   [dvcasano]
Location: Amsterdam, NY, USA 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
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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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Member Comments on Registry: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500   ↵
Rated 9.2 out of 10 based on 5 ratings
2018-10-20 07:43:55 # 52458
Comment by Mike Stefanakis
David, I just got a look at your car and I have to say that I'm surprised that it wasn't in the top 10. I just gave it 5 stars.Mike

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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
Sep 8, 2014 David Casano  USA Added to Registry (ID 26485)

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