That would be Bill Hopper's Car in California. THe car is some 9 or so
inches longer than a normal Spit.
Joe
"Gregory W. Smith" wrote:
>
> Also, There is at least one TR8-engined Spit, using the 5 speed... I don't
> know what body/frame mods were needed if any, but the v8 is all aluminum.
>
> Gregory W. Smith http://users.desupernet.com/gsmith/
> Member, Central Pennsylvania Triumph Club
> 1980 Spitfire 1500 "for the wife" :)
> 1980 TR7 Spider v8 (in progress)
> 1980 TR7 30th Anniversary Edition (deceased)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Tburke4@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 8:08 AM
> To: gsmith@cvn.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Spit 5 speed
>
> Hi, Greg,
>
> If you don't mind, I have a question based on yours. You must have
> considered, at some point, the idea of putting the TR7 (aluminnum?) engine
> and tranny in the Spit. I haven't seen much about this swap. Does it seem
> feasible in terms of dimensions, weight, etc.?
>
> Has anyone else seen such a swap?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom Burke
> 80 Spit
>
> In a message dated 03/07/2000 5:38:41 AM !!!First Boot!!!, gsmith@cvn.net
> writes:
>
> << I am aware that the 75 & 76 TR7 used the spit 4-speed gearbox, but later
> moved to the 5-speed. I have 2 of the 5 speed transmissions (one known
> good,
> one in unknown shape) and would love to place one in the Spit. Has anyone
> looked into this further?
>
> It would seem to me that the flat plate on the back of the 1500 engine
> could
> be replaced with one that the TR7 5 speed bellhousing would mate to,
> thereby
> using TR7 bellhousing and gearbox.
>
> Obviously, the clutch and starter would be a bit tricky too...
>
> Gregory W. Smith http://users.desupernet.com/gsmith/ >>
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