Brian,
True, to an extent! The early Spitfire (Mk1-Mk3) did use the same glass as the
TR4-6 but with the MkIV and 1500 redesign, it changed. Not only is the glass
different, but the frame no longer comes off the car (except maybe with the aid
of a hack saw).
Regards,
Joe
Brian Sanborn wrote:
>
> I hear that spitfire windscreen frames are the same as TR4-6. If
> so Moss has a replacement kit for the inside around the glass.
>
> John Skinner also as the part listed. His TR4 catalog page is
> at:
>
> http://www.net1plus.com/users/sanborn/text/
>
> Brian Sanborn
> 62 TR4 CT16260L - Groton, MA
>
> My TR4 Restoration Web Site
> http://www.net1plus.com/users/sanborn/Home.html
> E-Mail: sanborn@net1plus.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> RTriplett@bjservices.com
> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 10:51 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Replacement trim
>
> Has anyone been able to fabricate the plastic trim that goes
> around the
> windshield of a Spitifre 1500 (probable similar to GT and TR6)?
> I was just
> wondering if there is any source for the stiff leather-grain
> material,
> maybe a sheet of plastic or something. I thought of using vinyl
> trim, but
> that's too flexible and I'm afraid it might come loose later.
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