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Re: reproduction car?

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Subject: Re: reproduction car?
From: Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:21:17 -0500
I assume there is nothing new with regard to TR6 Heritage Body Shells? They are 
not available?

Don Malling


Jack W. Drews wrote:

> Think of the possibility of purchasing a new frame, mating it with a new 
> TR6 Heritage body. No rust, good body, could be the start of something 
> great. And after several restorations, I know that buying a new body is 
> WAY cheaper than stripping for paint, repairing the tin, etc on a rusty 
> one. Starting with this combination, a guy could even install a Datsun 
> 240Z diff and superior rear axles and forever eliminate the clunking. Of 
> course, the Toyota five speed trans would be neat too. Now if there was 
> a really superior higher hp, lighter engine that would be nice. A V8 is 
> nice but I don't like the idea of modifying frame, trans, steering, 
> headers. I want something easy. Tantalizing possibilities.
> 
> uncle jack


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