Rick(?) (right person) and list:
I have the TriumphTune setup of frame extensions on my GT6+ rotoflex. I got
cheap and used a NOS set of 69 spit shocks to complete the kit.
Installation of the frame brackets may require some work:
remove old shocks
enter trunk area and remove vertical mounting bolts of body to frame.
attempt to slide the kits over the frame. You may need to bend some metal
depending on how the supplies ferrules fit between the rails (you'll see
when you get the kit).
attempt to install the horizontal bolts through the new brackets and frame.
You may need to bend the most lower inner fender flange inward if your body
sits too close (low) to the chassis.
replace vertical mount bolt.
attach new spit shock
drivez-vous.
The install took me an afternoon, mostly because of the fender clearance
issue and the fact I had to loosen all the body mounts and jack up the rear
end of the body. When I "re-restored" the car, the replacement of the kits
on another frame (same body) took maybe 1/2 hour a side tops.
Handling is much improved, but suspension travel is a bit limited on the
jounce with the spit shocks as they are about 3/4" longer than ideal for
this setup. That is why the vendors recommend"special shortened shocks" - I
would too. Get Spax adjustable, and while you;re back there, a rear
anti-roll bar. H, why not just do up the whole suspension according to
Kastner's "fast road" specs. Waaaaaay better handling car. Kills the big
Healeys in the corners..... and the "big brother" E type too (experience
speaking)
Dave T
-----Original Message-----
From: Ellen Kratz <hklean@erols.com>
To: Chris Oliver <coliver@sprintmail.com>
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: February 9, 1999 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: GT6 Chassis and Spit Body
>
>Chris Oliver wrote:
>>
>> Hi Brian, my spit 6 is built on a 70 GT6+ chassis with a square
>> tailbody. As far as I can tell, it bolted right up. Mine has the GT6+
>> bonnet. My body has holes for the rear frame extensions, but they are
>> plugged with rubber plugs. I dont know if this makes a difference, but
>> around 76 the spit changed brake master cyclenders, so you might have a
>> clearence problem if you use an old style one, and also if you use the
>> rotoflex rear end, you not only will have to reinforce the inboard
>> holes, but also weld shock mounts to the inner fender. Good luck, Chris
>
>If you want to run rotoflex rear without welding shock mounts to the
>inner wheel arch there is an option.Moss europe as well as TSSC offers
>sells frame extension brackets and special Spax shocks that mount
>outboard of the original spitfire location.These bolt in place.
>I would like to hear from anyone who has tried these,as I am thinking of
>such a conversion.
>Thanks,
>Rick Hand
>
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