Well, a very wet and cold day on Sunday saw my lad and I drive down to Stoneleigh to the Triumph show and spares day. I had all sorts of good intentions of getting all my 'list' for the vitesse suspension and chassis so had prepared myself with printed parts diagrams (Highlighted part numbers etc) and a wad of cash.
The place was undoubtedly full of bits but it appears the lesser mortals such as Herald and Vitesse were overshadowed by TR marques and of course the Stag. Looking for chassis members and other bits from most of the stalls was something like a scene from Monty Python's 'Cheese Shop' sketch.
Have you got Vitesse Chassis members?...
Oh yes, of course ...
Can I have a pair of Rear outriggers please? .....
(Dig, Dig) I've got one left hand one here! . .
So not a pair then? . . .
Must have just sold the other one. . .
Ok, then how about an offside Centre outrigger then . . .
(Dig, Dig) No, sold out . . .
Right, lets forget chassis then, how about bush sets? . . .
Yes, we've definitely got them (Dig, Dig) but not a complete set I'm afraid, we've had a run on them!
And the story goes on. . . .
On the bright side however, there were some VERY nice motors around and my lad is well and truly converted to older cars (Wants a Stag! Typical ...) I also spotted an identical Steering wheel to mine (The Vitesse 'Banjo') which I was humming and Ha'ing about selling for £245
I also joined the TSSC as they have a good line in goodies available to club members and a nice monthly mag. (They see such cars as the Sammio as a 'Special' and are included in their circle)
SO, after returning, I did what I'd gone there to avoid and put in a mega order from Rimmers who had everything showing stock on their website(Though obviously not taken to the show) Hopefully arriving Tuesday so I'm going to spend my lunch times today and tomorrow preparing the chassis for its new bits.