Hi, everybody! I've been on the Triumph list for a little while now, but I
had NO idea that there was a separate Spitfire list! I, too, recently
purchased my dream car... a 1980 Spitfire. I think I've wanted one since I
was about 9 years old. Too bad it's not in "dream condition". The PO
"halfway" retrofitted chrome bumpers (minus any overriders in the front.
grrr) and I want to refit the black rubber bumpers (yes, I know I'm insane,
but I LIKE them).
Here's a great question to start off with :)
Someone has offered me an overdrive gearbox, OD, shifter, wiring, solenoid,
propshaft, etc. for $650. Is this a good deal? It seems like it is to me,
but being a poor student, coming up with this much cash is difficult. I'd
like some other opinions before I go to all the effort of getting so much
money together. BTW, my current non-OD gearbox has dying synchros, thus part
of the motivation here.
Anyone? Anyone?
Thanks, and boy, am I glad y'all are here.
Ian Frearson
1980 Spitfire 1500
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