1979 Triumph Other 2500 S MAN OD

I bought this car with the intention of doing a NZ tour early next year, so paid good money for the right car. ( $11500). Upon inspection, I found the clutch was worn , and it had a bothersome diff whine at motorway speeds. The overdrive was not going and the clock was dead. The car has had an outside and door-Jamb repaint supposedly some 20 years ago, and is in nice condition. There was some pitting in the front of the boot wheel well which I have had repaired in steel. (It still has a Dunlop Aquajet in the spare.) It has never had a radio, and sold to me as a three-owner car with 71,700 km . Being a 5 digit speedo I have my doubts but check out CARJAM and make your own mind up. Compression Test showed all 6 at 155-165psi Since purchase I have done everything I can think of to make this the most reliable unit. I kinda went overboard but I hate it when corners are cut do did what I could regardless of cost New Clutch Kit Thrust Bearing Thrust Blocks Flywheel and clutch balanced. Front Gearbox seal Engine Rear Main Seal Rear Gearbox Cross Member bushes, and Gearbox Mount New Gearbox Oil New Crownwheel and Pinion (ex UK) Full set of Diff bearings and seals Assembly by Diffs R Us Second Hand Clock (working) New Windscreen and New Rubber 123 Ignition electronic distributor New HT Leads Electronic Fuel Pump and Regulator New (correct) Carb bowl, and needle valves New (Correct) Jet New Exhaust fitting kit New Spin on oil filter adapter Oil change and Filter All Gauges serviced by Smiths Repair to wheel well ALL UP COSTS APPROX $6500 The car now performs beautifully. The engine is silky smooth and the gearbox performs as it should. Synchros are great and OD acts fast. The interior is fantastic. Seats have no rips, are firm, and I have renovated the woodwork which now looks fantastic. Benefit from my hard work I had no intention of selling, but a car I have been looking for for nearly a year came available, and I could not stop myself from owning it.