Atwell Haines wrote:
> Seriously, Spits are cheaper than MGBs and are more likely to be safe for
> the road (rusty MGB unit-body vs Spitfire body on frame).
All conclusions aside, this point isn't really valid.
I have seen MANY frame cars that had undriveable frames, but
surprisingly few unit body cars that have actually caved.
The MGB bodies are phenomenally strong, you might be amazed at
some junkyard cars that are missing most of the undercarriage
and still will not break. (no matter how hard me and another
person jump on the sills, not that I know or anything).
Realistically, what Triumph calls a "frame" is a pretty frailly
constructed arrangement. It works when new, but doesn't tolerate
nearly as much rusting as many other cars before it becomes
unstable.
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Trevor Boicey, Ottawa, Canada.
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