Let's Get This 36 Year Old Car Running Part 31 Triumph Acclaim

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I refit the front suspension and brakes to the Triumph Acclaim and decide to see if I can get it running. We nearly have a fire and we also fit a new battery. Check out Diecast Powder Coat And Restoration at / @diecastpowdercoating
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@DiecastPowderCoating 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shout out Martin. I can see why you would want to hang on to it for now. The engine sounds great and is very clean. Luckily that fuel hose went now than somewhere down the road. Take care, Jeff

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Any time Jeff

@ash7990 3 жыл бұрын

Got a soft spot for the Acclaim. Well done for saving it, not many left now. Rare car

@jamieb3979 3 жыл бұрын

My Grandads had his since new and has been sitting for 10-15 years in his garage

@d-anger-noodle 4 жыл бұрын

Martin said "shit" - my day is complete ❤

@BrewabitRick 4 жыл бұрын

That sparkling refurbished caliper looks lovely in place , lucky you noticed the petrol leak nice to see it moving under it's own steam 👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@bengarner4865 4 жыл бұрын

Triumph run and run. Not even not starting them can kill them. Nice work Martin

@handyman5455 4 жыл бұрын

Nice car. In 1970 I purchased a new Triumph TR6. Fun to drive.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@keithshepherd7245 Жыл бұрын

I remember when I hired one of these back in the early 80 to impress a young lady for a weekend away great cars at the time with that Honda Engine . . . . Nice to see you using Copper Slip / Grease Old Skool . . . . Cheers

@Wetthewhistle 4 жыл бұрын

Martin one of the best things about this video was you looked delighted with this 👍🏻

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I was lol

@cabdriveruk 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Martin. Getting closer to the finish line, sounds good and after all the work and tinkering it should sail through the mot. Cheers, Jeff.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff.👍

@jackfairweather199 4 жыл бұрын

Always nice to see an old horse out of the barn again!

@ASH.......................1976 4 жыл бұрын

When you were turning the triumph around Sharon was there ,then I think she must have teleported somewhere else !!!😆 that's a skill is that !!!

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes she did Ash lol

@ASH.......................1976 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing !!!😆

@barbarawiddowson635 4 жыл бұрын

Omg that petrol leak! How many others have bought that pipe and fitted it. Good job you know what you're doing Martin and noticed it. Lovely to see Sharon. Stay safe.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara, yes, it was a bad leak.👍

@stevenmontague841 4 жыл бұрын

Job's a good un.Well done Martin.

@AviationAviation 4 жыл бұрын

Well done bud I have really enjoyed watching you do all of Tramp reclaim from the beginning 😀 you have done so well on it Martin 👍👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark.👍

@AviationAviation 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore i have Porto sticker in the post To you For your while a fain Martin👍👍

@seantaylor6123 4 жыл бұрын

Well done sounds absolutely awesome and well done for spotting that leak take care u2

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@ShadowzGSD 4 жыл бұрын

WOW, brings back lots of memories, i have had 2 of these, one rot box and one mint, loved them both, wish i had kept the last one now. now i need to watch the rest of your videos. So glad YT flashed up something i wanted to watch for a change.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@johnbarry5368 4 жыл бұрын

Great job nice to hear it running

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@petefroud5308 4 жыл бұрын

She is nearly done . Been a long weight . But fair play Martin you stuck with it .

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete.

@HM.Hatchet205 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy this type or restoration video :) 👌👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@kevinisaac9139 4 жыл бұрын

My mate had one of those my wife passed her test in one great little motors 👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@kevinisaac9139 4 жыл бұрын

It was about 40yrs ago and it was new he had a driving school

@Parknest 4 жыл бұрын

I've got the exact same Corgi Acclaim model except mine still has the door mirrors. Once you've got everything buttoned up, I can't see it failing the MoT. Those engines are non-interference which should make redoing the timing belt a bit easier. I had the timing belt snap on my 5th and final Acclaim (Oporto Green 1982 HLS - BCK 142Y). Once I put a new belt on it was fine after that.

@vijayantgovender2045 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin I always enjoy watching your videos I am from South Africa

@AbhiTek_ 4 жыл бұрын

Wow - what an unacceptable piece of hose! 😒 Good thing you spotted that leak! That front suspension setup looks amazing! Also noticed the black 1 Series in the background! 😍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud. Jimmy is doing a little job on that.

@blackvanandrobin6413 4 жыл бұрын

Takes me right back to the 80s. Great stuff Martin

@listerfunwithmarcus6177 4 жыл бұрын

nice to here it running runs well

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!

@leehammett8717 11 ай бұрын

Good video, my first two cars were Triumph Acclaims in champagne colour....my mates reckoned it was more like diarrhoea! Didn't care cos I loved it, very nippy and reliable.

@retrorestore 11 ай бұрын

Nice one

@Cubrider 4 жыл бұрын

You do some cracking video's mate. Keep up the very hard work.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@AJPsWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Coming along nicely runs Sweet Awesome video Martin

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@garymucher9590 4 жыл бұрын

Martin, nice clean engine compartment. And anytime you can crank a reworked engine, it is a glorious day. Thumbs Up!

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary👍

@TheCar1ter 4 жыл бұрын

Martin that was pretty funny seeing you get mad about that fuel line. But totally understandable. Great video

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Jasonhughes258 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Martin. We use fuel pipe bought from eBay on our bangers. It’s the reinforced stuff marked up suitable for unleaded. We’ve had no trouble what so ever with it. Think it’s about £10 for a 3 metre length. Some of the quality of rubber nowadays is shocking, “ I think you described it differently “ 😂

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree Jason, BTW I saw your post on micks Livestream about me uploading whilst Mick was on lol

@Jasonhughes258 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@chrishoughton510 4 жыл бұрын

Smashing job, i was watching 1 of your vids last night from 3yrs ago & Sharon couldnt wait to see the triumph gone, how time flys? 👍👍👍👌

@69Phuket 4 жыл бұрын

It did go...She was well happy. But came back! ;)

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, its staying for a while now Chris lol

@alandykes2519 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds sweet for an old girl will be a good car when finished 👍👍👍👍

@stuartwest1236 4 жыл бұрын

Well done in spotting the fuel leak so quickly Martin, wee car sounds sweet 👌👌

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stu👍

@teecee90 4 жыл бұрын

What a result......nice one!

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@69Phuket 4 жыл бұрын

You let that thing fester so long it's a classic now. The end of the Triumphs! Lord knows how I'm gonna get a look in! ;/ Easy terms? ;p

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

That's true, I think they will go up in value soon.

@davidvickers9029 4 жыл бұрын

Things are looking up, good video Martin

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave

@ClassicCarCave 4 жыл бұрын

Martin, Good catch on the fuel and great to see it move under it‘s own steam the engine sounds sweet as a nut, Best of luck with the MOT i‘m sure you will have no bother, Cheers Dave

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave,

@markh3141 4 жыл бұрын

You used the RetroHax call to action banner at the end 😁😁

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

So I did , what a plonker I am lol

@micksbackyardaquaponics1408 4 жыл бұрын

I say that was a great job you dun there marten on that car it was good to see it there an keep up the good work there 👍👍🚘

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@andrewwoodward6560 4 жыл бұрын

The project is looking very promising now, very cool !

@coatesie973 4 жыл бұрын

A great vid as usual Martin,I've really enjoyed watching you work on the car,Great stuff 👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks col👍

@baldanddangerous1572 4 жыл бұрын

done an amazing job on the old gal ,she purrs like a kitten martin,should pass an mot flying colours................all the best................................dougie

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Doug, yes she does purr.

@125sm3 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job Martin.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@andycousins5016 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget about that new key for the door 😉 carnt wait to see it with a test on makes all your hard work and time worth wile enjoy

@SB-vb8ch 4 жыл бұрын

Ideally only ever use specific fuel hose (R9) from a reputable source as it's very hard to know what you're buying and as you say fires are no fun! Also if you want no sparks then remove the low tension side of the ignition rather than the HT side as the coil will still be trying to spark which could damage the coil or result in a spark jumping from the HT connection to the coil body or LT connection.

@adeh503 4 жыл бұрын

Tell you what Mart the suspension and brakes look brilliant, what a cracking job. Imagine the cost for that lot at a garage PS. Like the wheel nuts on that rim👍👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ade👍

@mrrustman1657 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the big ends have gone...nice job on the brakes!

@butler386 4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about the language I have heard the word cheap used many times. I haven't bought any auto parts that I put in for a long bit now and can't believe some of the quality out there on the market. Disgraceful. The car is looking really good. Should be a great driver and maybe even a show car by the time you are done. Thanks for sharing.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, There's some rubbish out there and a lot comes through Ebay

@Aceofcakesuk 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I still had mine... Coming on a treat. 👌

@philipnewton7524 4 жыл бұрын

Martin These cars have a superb Honda engine fitted same engine fitted to the Rover 213. These engine pearls along with those twin carb one they are balanced Phil in stoke

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they do Phil. Very under rated, these are but I think their time is coming.

@markellis4229 4 жыл бұрын

Engine runs sweet 👍😎

@armyvet4081 4 жыл бұрын

Good job

@Tooma1979 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that cheers boyo

@robstrains8711 4 жыл бұрын

Great video the retaining screws should have come with the new discs I've replaced hundreds of them and they always have.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

These didn't.

@robstrains8711 4 жыл бұрын

Not so good should be easy to get when things get back to normality or Ebay if you haven't already tried.

@loll1974 4 жыл бұрын

Love the old goodmans speakers lol great video

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@lawrencedolan474 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent as ever 👍👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@themidas2006 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, well done.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Wetthewhistle 4 жыл бұрын

It runs 😮 good job Martin 👍🏻

@coopers4491 4 жыл бұрын

Cars as quiet as the one i heard earlier on furious driving ..... Same colour !!!!!! Great content great channel STAY SAFE🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🔩🔩🔩🔩🎥🎥🎥🍺🍺🍺🏡🏡

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Yes I saw that one too👍

@skaterguy52 4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy taken over the workshop I’m guessing doing a wee homer on that bmw. Good lad! Great to see he’s still taking on extra work around his job especially in uncertain times.

@Adamwarren27 4 жыл бұрын

Not even watched yet but I already know you’ve done a good job 👍

@GadgetGazza1690 4 жыл бұрын

You done it again mate another superb video wee can't get enough off them It's just a shame by the looks of It that fuel line was made In Wuhan ⛽😂😂

@loll1974 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos you put a bit of humor in it funny in a good way well done

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@vdubs6068 4 жыл бұрын

Great Vid Martin 👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie👍

@paulmacmillan9860 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin I’ve got the exact same model car in blue as well, the wing mirrors operate the steering. Great video, can’t beat a cold start. C Keep up the good work.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@garywalker3818 4 жыл бұрын

SOUNDS GOOD MARTIN DOING A GOOD JOB ON IT AND A GOOD BLOG MATE GARY FROM CREWE

@normsmowers4758 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Martin really looking forward to end result keep em coming mate

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@barneykennett9282 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video martin...👍.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@markgrimshaw4598 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one Martin watched this progress for a while now that's in great order for a BL car, they must have forgotten to add the optional rust at the factory! Yes I've got a leyland mini so I know what horrors they come with. Cracking job,there can't be many left on the road so I don't blame you for holding on to it. Best wishes to you both regards Mark.👍🏼

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I think there's about 200 on the road Mark.

@mercedes_and_more 4 жыл бұрын

Next video: explaining the concept of a choke to anyone under 40😁😁😁👍

@andrewhonn 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 35 I know what I choke is....

@ianvicedomini2648 4 жыл бұрын

She sounds sweet mate for a car of it's age, she's looking great too. Nice one son😉

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@timstinson1 4 жыл бұрын

I CAN’T WAIT for this baby to hit the road! Sounds sweet as. @Furious Driving released a video today driving an Acclaim CD and said they are super trendy now because of the retro Japanese styling! Thanks for the video Martin and nice to see a BM getting the works in the background - is Jimmy starting up a salvage repairable project? They seem very popular on KZfaq these days....

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Its just a little job he picked up from an old customer Tim.

@andy_v4443 4 жыл бұрын

that was excellent martin, that engine sounds sweet.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@davidhobbies7712 4 жыл бұрын

Great video martin I like theses old cars great job keep up the good work

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave👍

@philiplaskey5554 4 жыл бұрын

That's better than when it left the factory.

@AliMackMechanical 4 жыл бұрын

Bish bash bosh Martin 👍 not bad started for old motor only one leaky pipe. Seen a few like that mate with cloth the rubber one's are way better the vacuum one's on pd 1.9 Tdi do it all the time mate. There made from same rubbish lol.😂

@billiardball9650 4 жыл бұрын

love old cars like this you cant beat the old car smells #history

@shanekneeshaw3483 4 жыл бұрын

Oh i got my dvd thanks very much

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@gerryhayes6385 4 жыл бұрын

Good work Martin nice quiet engine luckily u found the petrol leak 🔧🔧😃😃

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@barryfoster2115 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Mart, Nice. Baz.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Baz👍

@ladamurni 4 жыл бұрын

8:00 I was screaming at the screen: put some loctide on them screws! But you realised it yourself! Very good Martin, I like that car and you are doing an awsome job on it!

@mercedes_and_more 4 жыл бұрын

Really important. Landrover didn't do that on my Discover Sport after a warranty job. Result was bolt fell out caliper locked on and dug into wheel - at 7am on Sunday morning having got off the ferry at Harwich about to drive to Cornwall on holiday for 2 weeks (with the caravan) Amazingly the house where we came to a halt was home mechanic who had a bolt and fixed us up. Most worrying was less than a week early I was doing well over 100mph on the Autobahn!

@philiphutchinson4210 4 жыл бұрын

@@mercedes_and_more yawn zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

@isakwiman 4 жыл бұрын

Crest job man./ Micke Sweden

@Charlie_Crown 4 жыл бұрын

I believe a poster in a previous vid mentioned that Hubnut, Ian Seabrook, was interested in taking her for a spin when your finished the restoration. If that's true, I think it would make a great collaboration vid, when things get back to normal that is 👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@joej9684 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Martin, great to see it move under its own steam, this as been one of my favorite play lists of the car videos you've done apart from the trotter van witch im looking forward to the next video on that, Whats the story on the bmw behide the trotter van, Jimmys Project? All the best 7ft Joe.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Jimmy is doing a little job on it Joe.

@Andyjones07 4 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue martin with the cheap fuel pipe from ebay I replaced all my old pipe with the dodgy stuff on my triumph toledo a few weeks later leaks sprouted up everywhere, they need to be stopped from selling it as fuel pipe really.. Anyway cracking video as always sounds as sweet as a nut mate 👍😉

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Andy, I agree. Its very dangerous.

@charliebaker1364 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see that car on the road

@billywhizz98 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Martin another entertaining video that sounds really nice Funnily enough I bought some fuel pipe for my car off of eBay and what I got was the same cheap crap that i put in the bin

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Its so dangerous William.

@xinixxagnix201 4 жыл бұрын

Hard labour pays off , Happy Days Martin xD

@maddog7139 4 жыл бұрын

The wing mirrors are broken on the model as when they were on you push them in to turn the front wheels from left to right

@999thenewman 4 жыл бұрын

Finally got it running right.

@coryn1980 4 жыл бұрын

Thought you bought another one then lol great video as always Martin

@haydenuk02 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Martin keep up the great work thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care Edited it sounds lovely and glad to see it move and can’t wait to see some more content now just to finish some cosmetic things off and mechanical then an mot then you can start to enjoy it keep it up

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@haydenuk02 4 жыл бұрын

retrorestore thank you

@mechtechtools838 4 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure someone already mentioned that this car probably uses JIS screws not Phillips. Looks like the early 80's Honda Civic sold here in Canada

@andrewwoodward6560 4 жыл бұрын

That’s what I thought too, the front looks like an early civic .

@bigdan2766 4 жыл бұрын

Oooooooh she purrs like a kitten mate. Well done.

@ASH.......................1976 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure I'm not on my own here,I actually thought you'd bought another one !!!😆

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Haha.

@cmac5110 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed a BMW 1 series in the background Martin is that next to feature on the channel and great series on the triumph so far 👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Its a little job Jimmy is doing.

@greggkuzila7513 4 жыл бұрын

Your neighbor's fence looks different by your driveway than the fence you fixd d last year

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Its a different fence Gregg

@paulyh4531 4 жыл бұрын

Blimey that hose was perished wasn't it crap hose ! Good you spotted it quick with no Bonnet on. Nice job Martin 👍 did you get a new key cut yet ? Cheers 👌

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Not yet but at least I found the part Paul.

@paulyh4531 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore Yer you touched lucky it being in the coin tray 👌