The part of the frame that I had the most trouble with is the front
outriggers
where the body bolts to. On both my 66 and the 77 parts cars it was rusted,
it has a 1.5 inch hole in the front and back that must have been designed to
catch water and on my 66 didn't even have a drain hole. I also found rust on
the rear extentions of the 77 just behind the rear suspention. I hope that
this helps.
Tod Jones
Harrisonburg Va.
66 Spit Mk2 starting to look like a car again
77 Spit 1500 parts car for the 66
----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 1999 1:01 AM
Subject: Chassis Clean up
>
> I have the engine and transmission out of the 1500 and am going to clean
> things up a bit up front. Are there particularly critical places I
> should check for rust or weakness? Mostly concerned about structural
> parts.
>
> Also, anyone had experience installing the engine-tranny (with OD) as a
> unit? and know any special tricks or problems?
> Gary
>
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