Mike:
Get Roger Williams' book and check out the section on the
frame. You didn't mention what year your 'new' frame is, but a later
frame will have most of the trouble spots already reinforced. If you
still have your 74 frame, check out all the gusseting and make
sure your 'new' frame has it too. If it doesn't, there are
gusseting kits from Rimmer, TRF, etc to bring it up to date.
If you are racing or have a warmed over motor, box in the
differential support brackets. They are very prone to cracking.
Once again, there are kits available to make the job easier.
Keep us posted.
Vance
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1974 Mimosa Yellow Triumph TR6
Cogito Ergo Zoom
(I think, therefore I go fast)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Campsmith, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 5:58 AM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: swapping frames--HELP!
Greetings!
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Some pertinent questions:
1) Are there any other parts on this 30 year old car that
absolutely should be replaced--or not replaced? Victoria British is
having a sale, and new quick ratio steering racks are $250--anyone have
any experience with these parts?
2) Any suggestions on beefing up the frame before I drop the body
on?
3) What about an overdrive transmission? I have wanted another
gear for highway driving ever since I bought the car 17 years ago. I
can get a rebuilt overdrive for around $1700 inclusive.
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Thanks in advance. I'll keep you up to date on my progress.
Michael Campsmith
1976 TR6
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