Adam,
I found a '74 frame for my project. I had to go down to PA to get it. It was
only $1K and it didn't need the extensive work that mine needed. I have the old
one, and if your close to me (I'm in Brooklyn NY) you can have the old one
free. But like Vance said, you'll need to cut off the back from the T-Shirt
area on to facilitate an entire rear end. It's already been repaired once
(trailing arm brackets), but the diff mounts are still intact.
My old chassis is probbaly hogged as well, but my suggestion to you is to start
looking for a good used chassis that needs very little work (this will take
awhile) then spend the money to have it done up right. And in right I mean,
measure twice in every direction and cut once. This helps like you wouldn't
beleive when you put everthing back togther. Doors like up OK, not too much
chassis flex, diff mounts boxed and strenthened, powder coat or POR 15 it after
sandblasting, to make it look new etc..
Then swap out the chassis with your old tub.
For me it was the start of shipwrights disease, but so far my project is
comming out better than new condition, and better than I expected myself.
Good luck in your search :)
--
Gene Hart
genehart@att.net
1973 TR6 CF10918 U
(Now UO, thanks j.esposito)
Carmine to Pimento
(thanks PPG & Kojack Autobody)-The
owner looks like Kojack :)
Undergoing body & frame off, frame
and body reunited :)
(thanks patient & loving wife)
(c)(201)981-3327
> Adam:
>
> I believe you will find that there are several suppliers for
> frame repair sections. No need to replace the whole frame in
> most cases, just the most rot-prone areas.
> Much more economical that building entire frames, which
> are expensive to ship. Same thing with bodies, easier to
> replace the fender or hood than to replace an entire body. While
> there may be some people out there that would rather buy a complete
> frame than dink with repairs, most people will opt for the less
> expensive solution, or buy a recycled frame.
> It is not just LBCs that face this situation, *ANY* older
> car will be in a similar position. You just need to be creative and
> look for those obscure cottage businesses that specialize in the
> small markets for old cars.
> Just adds to the charm of our cars, I think.
>
> Vance
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Adam C Beasley
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 7:21 PM
> To: '6-Pack'; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Frame Question
>
> I was looking through my parts catalogs and started wondering why no one
> makes the frame for the TR6?
>
> <snip>
>
> I would love to hear people's ideas, opinions or answers!
>
> Adam Beasley
> 1973 TR6 CF3857U Mimosa Yellow
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