There are specs for all the dimensions of the frame that can be used by the
frame guys. These specs are in one of my Spitfire manuals at home. I think
it is the shop manual.
I'll get the manual name for you or I could copy the diagram and send it to
you.
Vic Whitmore
76 Triumph Spitfire
Thornhill, Ontario
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> From: Tory Johnson <toryj@bellsouth.net>
> To: triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Frame straightning
> Date: Friday, January 23, 1998 1:44 AM
>
> As some of you may have read, I was rear-ended by a dodge truck on
> monday while driving my newly restored 78 Spitfire. The bumper being
> attatched to the frame, I'm realativly sure the frame is bent some. My
> question is when i have the body work done, and the frame straightened,
> are there certain specs regarding the frame i should be aware of and
> make know to the repair people?....If so, what are they?.....The
> insurance company is sounding very accomodating, due to the fact that
> this guy hit me from behind.....They are saying, "we will make the car
> better than before". Does anyone have suggestions as to what i should
> ask be done extra to make the car better than before? (we're talking
> paint and body work here).
>
> David Poole, if you read this, are you familiar with a "Great paint and
> body place in our area?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Troy Johnson
> Bossier City, LA
> 78 Spitfire
>
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