Hey Spitsters... short blurb and a couple of questions. Help!
Well..... there is a good chance my 1975 (in 'Cherry' shape)
will be leaving me soon. I'm selling her while she's in probably what is
the best shape of her life in the last 15 years.
But there is a good point to this all.
My 1980 is going to become the prime target of my affections.
that is if the following questions can be answered by the collective wisdom
list to my satisfaction.
I have a very good chance of picking up a driveable Spit-6. for dirt cheap.
...and I mean DIRT CHEAP!
Yeah there is some rust, but not in any critical or even very visible
places.
I believe it's a 1970 GT6 chassis with a '74 Spit body on it. The
original builder did a superb job, and sold it to a friend of mine last
summer
for next to nothing just to clean out his garage.
My 1980 is nearly 98% rust free. VERY VERY good condition.
The frame is still shiny paint with ZERO rust.
My Questions to the list:
I'm planning on mixing the best of both to re-create a new Spit-6.
Q1: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN THE TWO TRANNY'S?
My '80 is O/D and I'd like to use it in the Spit-6.
Q2: HOW ABOUT THE REAR ENDS? DIFFERENCES IN MOUNTING? STRENGTHS?
Q3: I know I can weld in the upper shock mounts for the rear shocks into
the wheel arches of the '80 tub (to dup. the 6 setup)
WHERE DO I GET THE BRACKETS?
Q4: ANYONE HAVE A GOOD 6 BONNET WITHOUT MUCH RUST?
I like the smooth curves of the Spit bonnet better and would love to stay
smooth
but I know this is impossible.
With the laid down radiator of the late model (1979-80) I know I have plenty
of room
to drop in the 6 cylinder.
Q5: ANYONE THINK OF ANY OTHER MAJOR PROBLEMS I MIGHT ENCOUNTER?
Paul Tegler
1973 MGBGT - Daily Driver
1975 Spitfire - in Cherry shape
1980 Spitfire - in re-hab
wizrardz@toad.net
http://www.teglerizer.com
(see 'Projects' for MG and Triumph Stuff)
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