Ed
run away
run away real fast
run away real fast and do not look back
I do not own a spit, just a 6 aand 3. I stongly suggest you
put your money into something that is running so you can enjoy it
rather than just a basket case which sucks the wallet dry and your
enjoyment to an all time low.
good luck
Gary Oehrle
> From triumphs-owner@autox.team.net Sun Oct 27 18:32:08 1996
> X-From: Umail2 Sun Oct 27 18:32 PST 1996
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> Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 21:28:56 -0500 (EST)
> From: Ed Burger <eburger@sagelink.com>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: '65 Spitfire
>
>
> Hello all, I am new to the world of triumphs, and generally all
> automobiles. I want put together an early spit (mark I or II). I've
> found one (a '65) nearby for $500 (negotiable, it started at $900). But it
> looks to need a lot of work, potentially a lot more than its worth.
> First off, the frame had rotted, but was repaired, but the repair was not
> a good one. The frame was put on 3 inches too high, and the axle is way
> off. This repair could be done easily enough (well, one the wallet)
> because I have access to a torch, etc. and my father can fix it. This
> axle is at a real funny angle though, and has caused wear all over from
> rubbing. I don't know if anything went on inside the rear end either.
> The car does not run, but that is expected for the price. It should be
> another easy fix though. The engine turns and sputters. The body has
> seen better days, but that comes with the price. Also, it has been
> sitting in a garage for ten years (no weather protection though). This
> means new tires and the brakes need to be fixed a bit. I wanted to know
> if you guys (being knowledgable) think its a good idea (I'm looking
> forward to the work) and around what I'll be spending to get it running.
> Also, does anyone know of any parts suppliers (cheap!).
>
> thanks,
> ed
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