In a message dated 12/12/2000 9:32:21 AM Eastern Standard Time,
DeWetC1@sapo.co.za writes:
> What's needed to make a GT4 or Le Mans Spitfire ?
>
> About 3 years ago I obtained a Fiberglas hard top kit that , when fitted ,
> makes an early ( Mk 1 to Mk 3 ) Spitfire look like a GT6 .
That's a good start. All you need now is the thin-gauge steel chassis (or a
"stock" one with lots of lightening holes drilled into it, depending on which
version you're trying to replicate), some alloy panels, an eight-port-head
"70X" 1147 engine with the dual Weber carbs (or a "79X" 1296 engine, again
depending on the version you want), a set of those nifty wheels....
At least there is a nice alloy replica "Le Mans style" bonnet available now
from Jigsaw Racing in the UK. A bit pricey, but worth it, I'm sure....
--Andy Mace
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