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Re: Spitfire Hardtop

To: Martin Libhart <mlibhart@feist.com>
Subject: Re: Spitfire Hardtop
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 09:57:36 -0800
Cc: Thomas Dertz <s961051@stud.nhh.no>, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Curry Enterprises
References: <365C1EFB.C16B839E@stud.nhh.no> <365C267A.BD1BEDC1@feist.com>
The Mk1 and 2 Hardtops employ the tube that supports the soft top
brace,  This tube is not there on the Mk3's.  There are probably some
additional changes as well.

Joe Curry

Martin Libhart wrote:
> 
> Thomas:
> 
> I just acquired one for my 1970 Mk.III - after a lengthy (several year)
> search.  There is, I believe, a slight difference in the attachment
> configuration.  I seem to remember some documentation regarding changes at
> commission no. FD20,000.  This is also supported in the spitfire parts
> manual, showing a different P/N for the hardtop after 20,000.
> 
> You may wish to contact Ted Schumacher, from whom I bought my top.  He may
> have another.  Here's his website:
> 
>     http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Martin Libhart
> 1972 TR6
> 1970 Spitfire
> 
> Thomas Dertz wrote:
> 
> > Hi!
> >
> > Do anyone know if there is any difference between the hardtops for Mk I,
> > II and III ?
> >
> > Know of any for sale ?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Thomas Dertz

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