1963 Triumph Spitfire Roadster

Rare year 2 Spitfire Roadster

Straight Spitfire destined for complete restomod, combining 2 into one solid car a new direction is in play

Well a serious change in direction, front fenders have been widened 5"

Hood modified for the increased air flow through the radiator.

What comes next is RADICAL

Rear of the car is being prepared for a radical transformation, front suspension is being upgraded with mustang 2 suspension and coil-over adjustables at all 4 corners

Removal of rear wheel drive components

The front engine configuration is being replaced with a new mid-engine transplant. The new engine is a Honda J30A4 and will be developing over 400 turbo charged Horsepower connected to a 6 speed manual transmission. The rear of the vehicle will be widened 12" and will have large intakes just behind the doors to supply cool air to the intercooler and fresh air intake, stay tuned, this will be WILD!

The engine and transaxle are located and the construction of the new frame is about to begin.

Proper alignment is absolutely critical to the, safety, handling, and performance of the vehicle. The car is widened 22" overall.

There is a mountain of modifications coming

Removal of old suspension to begin

Old stock suspension is gone, frame rails are cut to accommodate the new custom coilover suspension.

New cross member and components are being fit and exact location established prior to tack welding. Note the addition of upper frame rails.

Spindle height is checked for proper ride height for tire size and location in wheel well. Frame measurements are taken to insure correct clearances before welding everything in place.

Frame rails have been modified and rack and pinion steering fit in place, all welding is now completed. Frame has been cleaned and prepped for primer.

Primer has been applied

Suspension components have been primed.

Painted and Assembled

Steering is pre-fit then removed for paint.

Front fender assembly is sand blasted clean for more modifications and body work.

Tilt steering column and new dash are being located

New look of car rear, LED taillights will be located in openings

Turbo intercooler is located

Engine bay cover modified for air to intercooler

Grill will be blacked out as all grills

Intercooler fans are installed

Exhaust is completed with muffler delete

Entire drive train is now installed

Turbo system and Intercooler are installed with twin cooling fans

Brak master cylinder and clutch master cylinder are installed

Radiator plumbing is completed

Sanding, sanding, sanding. when it's all white it will be right.

First coat of primer applied will be sanded with 220 grit and a second coat will be applied.

Final Primer Applied, all primed surfaces will now be wet sanded with 500 grit.

Vent for removing exhaust heat

Vent supplies cool air intake for turbo intercooler

Doors have door handles removed and are now operated by remote control

Hood is vented to help radiator air flow

Engine cover

Gauges are installed as well as the Vintage Air climate control