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Re: Spitfire frame question

To: Metallian6@aol.com
Subject: Re: Spitfire frame question
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 23:35:13 -0500 (EST)
On Wed, 26 Jan 2000 Metallian6@aol.com wrote:

> Is the 76 1500 frame the same as a GT6 frame?

No. Presuming your '76 is a US-spec car, it has those rear extensions 
that GT6s did not have. Other than that, it's very similar, save for the 
radiator mount (and roto-flex mounts for those GT6 Mk3s).

> Could I put a GT6 body on that frame without to much mod work?

Yes.

> On the other hand if I decide to go 
> with another Spit what year models would fit that frame? I don't suppose a MK 
> I Spit would fit on the 1500 frame would it?

Basically it would fit, but bonnet mounts would need to change 
drastically, and the rear extensions wouldn't be needed on anything 
earlier than a 1974 Spitfire 1500 (US).

> Just looking for info so I know if I should let the frame go and 

If solid, this '76 frame could be very popular in the rust belt areas!

--Andy

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