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And, if you can't find a good used frame, there is always the option of a
new, Ratco frame. All it takes is a MasterCard! That is definitely an
advantage of an "old technology" frame/body car.
Alex Thomson
From: 6pack [mailto:6pack-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2023 9:45 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net; six pack
Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z
Both the TR6 and the 240Z suffered from rust in the NE with roads covered
with sand and salt. My 72 6 was a perfect example. I spent a ton of time
cutting and welding/brazing both the body and the frame. But in the end it
was more solid than its original. And thanks to Ted with his frame
strengthening kit. The Z however was uni-body. A good friend had one and it
basically fell apart in the early 80's. He took it to a frame shop and they
couldnt do a thing with it. And there is no way to restore it. At least on
the 6, if the frame was shot, you could to to a junk yard and pick up one in
decent shape, same with the fenders/ doors etc.
I do see one Z at car shows but I am sure it is not a NE car. I do see quite
a few 6's though. One thing that the Z had better on the engine were the
carbs. A SU clone made by Hitachi. I fitted a pair on my 72 as I was not a
fan of the ZS. They have been trouble free for over 15 years.
Bob
On 2/4/23 1:12 PM, dave northrup wrote:
Or, as they would say in England, TR6 vs 240 Zed
Fun article
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advantage of an “old technology” frame/body =
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6pack [mailto:6pack-bounces@autox.team.net] <b>On Behalf Of =
</b>Bob<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, February 05, 2023 9:45 AM<br><b>To:</b> =
triumphs@autox.team.net; six pack<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [6pack] [TR] =
TR6 vs 240 Z<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Both the TR6 and the 240Z =
suffered from rust in the NE with roads covered with sand and salt. My =
72 6 was a perfect example. I spent a ton of time cutting and =
welding/brazing both the body and the frame. But in the end it was more =
solid than its original. And thanks to Ted with his frame strengthening =
kit. The Z however was uni-body. A good friend had one and it =
basically fell apart in the early 80's. He took it to a frame shop and =
they couldnt do a thing with it. And there is no way to restore it. At =
least on the 6, if the frame was shot, you could to to a junk yard and =
pick up one in decent shape, same with the fenders/ doors etc. =
<o:p></o:p></p><p>I do see one Z at car shows but I am sure it is not a =
NE car. I do see quite a few 6's though. One thing that the Z had better =
on the engine were the carbs. A SU clone made by Hitachi. I fitted =
a pair on my 72 as I was not a fan of the ZS. They have been trouble =
free for over 15 years. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Bob<o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
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