Barn Find 2000 Mk1

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Barn Find 2000 Mk1

#1 Post by Tinsmith_Skippy » Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:25 am

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Re: Barn Find 2000 Mk1

#2 Post by Charles H » Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:53 am

Looks to be quite an early car in Cowpat green (Olive). And a Buick V8. Be almost tempted to keep it looking ratty and 'scare' people on the motorway :lol:
It will no doubt keep you entertained for a while whatever your plans. Look forward to seeing progress on here.
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Re: Barn Find 2000 Mk1

#3 Post by badger » Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:29 pm

Blimey, looks like you are on a one man mission to save all the Triumph 2000/2500 range!
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Re: Barn Find 2000 Mk1

#4 Post by Tinsmith_Skippy » Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:19 pm

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Re: Barn Find 2000 Mk1

#5 Post by Tinsmith_Skippy » Mon Sep 18, 2017 4:09 pm

Hello Charles came across this in the history file, however I've tried calling to report the problems with my engine but the number is not recognised! :lol:

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Re: Barn Find 2000 Mk1

#6 Post by Charles H » Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:34 pm

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Re: Barn Find 2000 Mk1

#7 Post by Tinsmith_Skippy » Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:27 pm

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Re: Barn Find 2000 Mk1

#8 Post by Charles H » Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:15 am

Go for it!!!!
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Re: Barn Find 2000 Mk1

#9 Post by Clifford Pope » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:12 am

Looking at your photographs I've just noticed an interesting effect - a dark colour Mk1 in poor light hides the effect of the pointed nose cone.
I've always prefered the look of the Mk1, especially the distintive nose-cone, but on a dark car as illustrated the front appears flatter and the car rather truncated.
A pale colour however shows up better in poor light and emphasises the length and sweep of the body lines.

Just my observation :)

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Re: Barn Find 2000 Mk1

#10 Post by johnnydog » Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:10 pm

I would say the nosecone looks more pronounced with the car not having a front bumper fitted!
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1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red

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