> That's correct. The inner fenders, valance, etc are different and must be
> changed. By the way, just out of curiosity, what was the difference, if
> any, between the TR4A and TR250 front sheetmetal?
None other than the painted stripe on the fender and bonnet. The grille
was changed slightly. Those are the only differences that I know about. I
have a set of TR250 front fenders and also a set from a TR4 and there are
no differences that I can detect.
Oh yea, the lower valance from the TR250 had a hole in it to provide more
cooling air to the radiator. The upper valance was the same.
> ----------
> From: Brad Kahler [SMTP:brad.kahler@141.com]
> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 1999 10:43 AM
> To: ghutmacher@stanleyworks.com
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: TR 256
>
> Greg,
>
> The only difference between the TR250 and the TR4/4A was in the
> frame
> mounting for the 6 cylinder engine. Other than that the body panels are
> all
> the same.
>
> So that should clear up the 6 cylinder clearance issue. If I'm not
> mistaken
> he will have to change the entire front clip and not just the
> fenders.
>
>
> >
> > Just off the top of my head, I would think it would be a
> straightforward
> > swap. The TR250, first off, already had the TR6 engine, so
> clearance
> > shouldn't be an issue. I would not use TR4 panels just in case
> there may
> > have been a slight change in sheetmetal between the TR4 and the
> 250 to
> > accommodate the 6 cylinder engine. My understanding from reading
> my
> > TR250/6 history is that Karmann was required to use the existing
> TR250
> > inner body tub and chassis when he designed the TR6. The only
> changes to
> > sheetmetal he was allowed was the front clip and rear clip.
> Therefore, I
> > would guess that the TR250 front clip would attach perfectly to
> the TR6
> > tub and frame. Anybody know anything different? That car would
> certainly
> > be an attention getter at Triumph meets. Whatever else you can
> say about
> > it, it would be unique. :-)
> >
> > ----------
> > From: Bud_Rolofson@nps.gov [SMTP:Bud_Rolofson@nps.gov]
> > Sent: Thursday, February 04, 1999 8:28 AM
> > To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: TR 256
> >
> >
> > I'd like to know if anyone out there has done something like
> this.
> >
> > I've been thinking about putting the front clip from a TR4/250
> onto
> > a TR6 frame.
> > It would be a TR6 from the firewall back and a TR4/250 from the
> > doors and
> > firewall forward. Anyone ever seen this done or have any ideas
> on
> > what
> > modifications would be needed or considerations that I should
> look
> > at? What
> > measurements should I make to take into account things like, the
> > TR4/250 bonnet
> > has a curve to it versus the flatter TR6 bonnet, and might not
> fit
> > over the long
> > 6 cylinder engine? (Would a small V8 be a better fit for the
> > TR4/250 bonnet?)
> >
> > Comments? Suggestions (sorry, my wife has already claimed the
> "have your
> > head
> > examined" suggestion)? Ideas? Experiences?
> >
> > My apologies to any that might be offended by my lack of purism,
> but I
> > really
> > like the looks of the front of the TR4/250 and the rear of the
> TR6
> > and I figure
> > I'd be salvaging two TRs at once.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> > Bud 71TR6 CC57365
> > 71TR6 CC65446 (into a TR256 ?)
>
>
> Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
> My Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 12/3/98)
>
> 1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L -- 1973 Spitfire 1500 FM3353U
> 1962 TR4 CT288L -- 1965 TR4 CT38888LO parts car?
> 1959 TR3A TS41311L -- 1959 TR3A TS53523L parts car
> 1951 Dodge Truck B-3-B-108
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
My Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 12/3/98)
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L -- 1973 Spitfire 1500 FM3353U
1962 TR4 CT288L -- 1965 TR4 CT38888LO parts car?
1959 TR3A TS41311L -- 1959 TR3A TS53523L parts car
1951 Dodge Truck B-3-B-108
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