I haven't given any thought to such an endeavor, but since I do have an unused
Journalism degree, I might consider putting it to some
future use! :)
I have thought that a companion book to John Thomason's "Guide to Orginality"
with all the information for the US Spits might be nice.
Joe
"David A. Templeton" wrote:
>
> Hey Joe so when are you going to pen your book of TR guide & references like
> Dan Masters. Obviously, as time has shown you have been down most of the
> roads the rest of us are proceeding :-)
>
> I would like to sign up for one now please :-))
>
> Regards
>
> David A. Templeton
> Open Text Corp.
> Waterloo, ON
> Canada
> WebSite: http://trandmustang.homestead.com
>
> '74 Triumph SpitSix
> '66 Ford Mustang (Wife's)
> '66 Ford Mustang GT
> '59 Triumph TR3a (Project)
> '99 GMC Safari
> '95 GMC K2500 Sierra
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: "Chip Jones" <chip@zinniadesign.net>
> Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 11:19 AM
> Subject: Re: not selling but gt6+ rear suspension headache
>
> >
> > Chip.
> > It is much easier and cheaper than what the mechanic stated.
> >
> > Get a good hacksaw blade and saw through the bolts. Then you can drive
> the remains out with a punch. Of course, you will then need to
> > buy new bolts which you will want to reassemble using anti-seize compound.
> >
> > This is all so familiar. I went through the same thing earlier this year!
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > Chip Jones wrote:
> > >
> > > Last week I posted thinking I was going to sell the car, but I tuned it
> > > up Saturday and have fallen in love again. So here's the next thing I'm
> > > thinking about doing:
> > >
> > > My gt6 has the rotoflex lower wishbone suspension. Long ago the bushings
> > > in the wishbones rotted away and the steel insets fused to the bolts. I
> > > was told by a mechanic that it would take many many hours at $80 / hr to
> > > replace the bushings.
> > >
> > > What is the best way to proceed? Do I have any hope
> > > of getting the bolts out without a torch. Would a large shop vise and an
> > > oversized socket work an extractor to push out the bolts?
> > >
> > > Or should I consider scrapping the rear suspension and replacing it with
> > > the swing spring setup like from a MKIV spitfire or later? Is the swing
> > > spring really superior handling to the one I have?
> > >
> > > Thanks for all input.
> > >
> > > Chip Jones
> > > St. Louis, MO.
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