Barry, the simple explanation would be that when the tub was replaced, the dash
from he previous tub was installed. It is correct for
the Commission number. It is possible to separate the rear half of the tub at
the rear of the rockers and piece it onto the front half
of another. But considering that the body number (which is at front) is from
an old tub, that would not seem to be the case here. But
you are right, we'll probably never know!
Joe
Barry Schwartz wrote:
>
> Not entirely solved. The MK2's never had the later style dash, bet had the
> earlier style central mounted one. The later dash, and it's supporting
> structure didn't occur until late in the MK3 lineup - so if it is in fact a
> MK2 tub some one went to a lot of trouble to install a later type dash
> structure. . or, he/she simply replace a few items like the windshield
> frame?, or rear panel, possibly from a previous rear impact and didn't or
> couldn't get a 70 style plinth (which was of course destroyed in the
> accident :-}), so just used the MK2, early MK3 light treatment which is
> more readily available and which is what I'll be doing to the 70 project
> (if I EVER finish it) - OR. . . the factory just carried over the tub ,
> when they started the 70 MK3 line but didn't have any rear plinth's
> available at the time car rolled down the line - Oh well, we'll probably
> never know ;-)
>
> ***************************************
> >The body number says it all. THe FC at the end indicates that it is a Mk2
> body tub that someone has installed, probably after an
> >accident or to solve a bad rust problem. The Mk2 tub had the rear light
> setup like the early Mk3's had. Only it did not have reverse
> >lights. Those can be easily added, however.
> >
> >Sounds like the case is solved!
> >
> >Regards,
> >Joe
>
> Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
>
> 72 PI, V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
> 70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
> 70 Spitfire (long term project)
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