[6pack] [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z

[Bob]

Both the TR6 and the 240Z suffered from rust in the NE with roads 
covered with sand and salt. My 72 6 was a perfect example. I spent a ton 
of time cutting and welding/brazing both the body and the frame. But in 
the end it was more solid than its original. And thanks to Ted with his 
frame strengthening kit.  The Z however was uni-body. A good friend had 
one and it basically fell apart in the early 80's. He took it to a frame 
shop and they couldnt do a thing with it. And there is no way to restore 
it. At least on the 6, if the frame was shot, you could to to a junk 
yard and pick up one in decent shape, same with the fenders/ doors etc.

I do see one Z at car shows but I am sure it is not a NE car. I do see 
quite a few 6's though. One thing that the Z had better on the engine 
were the carbs. A SU clone made by Hitachi. I fitted  a pair on my 72 as 
I was not a fan of the ZS. They have been trouble free for over 15 years.

Bob

On 2/4/23 1:12 PM, dave northrup wrote:
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> Or, as they would say in England, TR6 vs 240 Zed
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> Fun article
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> https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/datsun-240z-vs-triumph-tr6-battle-america?utm_source=sfmc&utm_term=StoryImageTwo&utm_content=17115&utm_id=e9c3ec75-bab4-4bdf-b31f-3626fa20d1e3&sfmc_id=36122111&sfmc_activityid=100153f9-7a43-49c8-bb22-d4036a4de400&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_04_02_2023
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