Project-Triumph Thunderbird 6T from 1953

Finale Bilder der komplett fertig restaurierten  Triumph 6T Thunderbird ganz unten

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It  hopefully will  later look like this Pearl

The beginning -Sandblasting

All parts are out for painting in orginal Polycromatic Blue.Frame Sandblasting  and then powder coated.The Petrol and Oil Tank is special inside cleaned with Acid ,pressure tested and then inside  sealed,before painting !!

Paint finish !!!!!! in original 1953 Polychromatic Blue

Gearbox maintenance and Repair

Rebuild-All Bushes and Bearings new. Camplate changed

Fitting new cush drive rubbers

Front Wheel complete rebuild

Rear Wheel rebuild

Wheels are finished with new Rims and stainless Steel Spokes

Brand new Parts and new chromed Parts

Front Fork completely rebuilt with new Stanchions and Springs

Rolling Chassis-it is going on

Clean complete new wiring

Completely Engine refurb

6T Cylinderhead refurb  lead free Valve seat conversion,Colsibro Inlet and Exhaust Valve Guides-ground +10 to std,6T inlet Valve-T120 plasma hardened exhaust Valves

Valve Seat recut multi angle,Skim Cylinder Head face and Rocker Box face,shot blasted and stoved enamelled.

New Cylinder- honed , with NÜRAL Pistons Std.

Final - waiting for the new Carburetor

First Start up after Rebuild

Final result with my special wide Seat - March 2022

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Video Rundgang Triumph Thunderbird - 1953

30.03.24 AVUS Berlin