[6pack] 6pack Digest, Vol 93, Issue 2

Jim Hurley jimhurle at gmail.com
Mon Feb 6 07:24:51 MST 2023 

A big draw back for the Datsun was the lack of a soft top.

Jim Hurley



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>    1. Re: [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z (Alex & Janet Thomson)
>    2. Re: [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z (Robert Rochlin)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2023 20:53:43 -0500
> From: "Alex & Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson at charter.net>
> To: "'Bob'" <yellowtr at adelphia.net>, <triumphs at autox.team.net>, "'six
>         pack'" <6pack at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z
> Message-ID: <000601d939cd$d8bbb740$8a3325c0$@charter.net>
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> And, if you can't find a good used frame, there is always the option of a
> new, Ratco frame. All it takes is a MasterCard! That is definitely an
> advantage of an "old technology" frame/body car.
>
>
>
> Alex Thomson
>
>
>
> From: 6pack [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2023 9:45 AM
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net; six pack
> Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z
>
>
>
> 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:
>
> Or, as they would say in England, TR6 vs 240 Zed
>
>
>
> Fun article
>
>
>
>
> https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/datsun-240z-vs-triumph-tr6-batt
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> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2023 07:23:37 -0400
> From: Robert Rochlin <rrochlin at comcast.net>
> To: Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>, "6pack at autox.team.net"
>         <6pack at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z
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>    Back in the early 70?s I had two successive 240 Z cars.  The first one
> was a 1972 before emissions equipment, it went like hell and was dependable
> and durable.  I drove that one until the body was so compromised from New
> England winters that I had to give it up. I made the mistake of then buying
> a 1974 TR6 with emission controls. It was a dog comprehend to the 1972.  As
> it happens, I have a brochure reprint of a head to head comparison of the
> TR6 and the 240 Z originally done by Road and Track.  The advantage went to
> the 240 Z when speed picked up and aerodynamics came into play. I?m away
> now, but when I get home I?ll make a PDF of the brochure and post it to the
> list.
>         Best,
>         Bob
>
> > On Feb 5, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Alex & Janet Thomson <
> aljlthomson at charter.net> wrote:
> >
> > And, if you can?t find a good used frame, there is always the option of
> a new, Ratco frame. All it takes is a MasterCard! That is definitely an
> advantage of an ?old technology? frame/body car.
> >
> > Alex Thomson
> >
> > From: 6pack [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto:
> 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net>] On Behalf Of Bob
> > Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2023 9:45 AM
> > To: triumphs at autox.team.net <mailto:triumphs at autox.team.net>; six pack
> > Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z
> >
> > 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:
> >> Or, as they would say in England, TR6 vs 240 Zed
> >>
> >> Fun article
> >>
> >>
> 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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