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RE: TR 256

To: ghutmacher@stanleyworks.com
Subject: RE: TR 256
From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 10:43:12 -0600
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
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
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