I'm not sure if Bud's taking orders yet!
>
> excellent, I want one!
>
> Gernot
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hutmacher, Greg
> To: 'Bud_Rolofson@nps.gov'
> Cc: 'Triumphs List'
> Sent: 04/02/99 16:40
> Subject: RE: TR 256
>
>
> Just off the top of my head, I would think it would be a straightforward
> swap. The TR250, first off, already had the TR6 engine, so clearance
> shouldn't be an issue. I would not use TR4 panels just in case there may
> have been a slight change in sheetmetal between the TR4 and the 250 to
> accommodate the 6 cylinder engine. My understanding from reading my
> TR250/6 history is that Karmann was required to use the existing TR250
> inner body tub and chassis when he designed the TR6. The only changes to
> sheetmetal he was allowed was the front clip and rear clip. Therefore, I
> would guess that the TR250 front clip would attach perfectly to the TR6
> tub and frame. Anybody know anything different? That car would certainly
> be an attention getter at Triumph meets. Whatever else you can say about
> it, it would be unique. :-)
>
> ----------
> From: Bud_Rolofson@nps.gov [SMTP:Bud_Rolofson@nps.gov]
> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 1999 8:28 AM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR 256
>
>
> I'd like to know if anyone out there has done something like
> this.
>
> I've been thinking about putting the front clip from a TR4/250
> onto
> a TR6 frame.
> It would be a TR6 from the firewall back and a TR4/250 from the
> doors and
> firewall forward. Anyone ever seen this done or have any ideas
> on
> what
> modifications would be needed or considerations that I should
> look
> at? What
> measurements should I make to take into account things like, the
> TR4/250 bonnet
> has a curve to it versus the flatter TR6 bonnet, and might not
> fit
> over the long
> 6 cylinder engine? (Would a small V8 be a better fit for the
> TR4/250 bonnet?)
>
> Comments? Suggestions (sorry, my wife has already claimed the
> "have
> your head
> examined" suggestion)? Ideas? Experiences?
>
> My apologies to any that might be offended by my lack of purism,
> but
> I really
> like the looks of the front of the TR4/250 and the rear of the
> TR6
> and I figure
> I'd be salvaging two TRs at once.
>
> Thanks in advance
> Bud 71TR6 CC57365
> 71TR6 CC65446 (into a TR256 ?)
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
My Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 12/3/98)
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