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1. Re: [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z (Alex & Janet Thomson)<br>
2. Re: [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z (Robert Rochlin)<br>
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Message: 1<br>
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2023 20:53:43 -0500<br>
From: "Alex & Janet Thomson" <<a href="mailto:aljlthomson@charter.net" target="_blank">aljlthomson@charter.net</a>><br>
To: "'Bob'" <<a href="mailto:yellowtr@adelphia.net" target="_blank">yellowtr@adelphia.net</a>>, <<a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net" target="_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>>, "'six<br>
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Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z<br>
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And, if you can't find a good used frame, there is always the option of a<br>
new, Ratco frame. All it takes is a MasterCard! That is definitely an<br>
advantage of an "old technology" frame/body car.<br>
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Alex Thomson<br>
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From: 6pack [mailto:<a href="mailto:6pack-bounces@autox.team.net" target="_blank">6pack-bounces@autox.team.net</a>] On Behalf Of Bob<br>
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2023 9:45 AM<br>
To: <a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net" target="_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>; six pack<br>
Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z<br>
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Both the TR6 and the 240Z suffered from rust in the NE with roads covered<br>
with sand and salt. My 72 6 was a perfect example. I spent a ton of time<br>
cutting and welding/brazing both the body and the frame. But in the end it<br>
was more solid than its original. And thanks to Ted with his frame<br>
strengthening kit. The Z however was uni-body. A good friend had one and it<br>
basically fell apart in the early 80's. He took it to a frame shop and they<br>
couldnt do a thing with it. And there is no way to restore it. At least on<br>
the 6, if the frame was shot, you could to to a junk yard and pick up one in<br>
decent shape, same with the fenders/ doors etc. <br>
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I do see one Z at car shows but I am sure it is not a NE car. I do see quite<br>
a few 6's though. One thing that the Z had better on the engine were the<br>
carbs. A SU clone made by Hitachi. I fitted a pair on my 72 as I was not a<br>
fan of the ZS. They have been trouble free for over 15 years. <br>
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Bob<br>
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On 2/4/23 1:12 PM, dave northrup wrote:<br>
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Or, as they would say in England, TR6 vs 240 Zed<br>
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Fun article<br>
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Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2023 07:23:37 -0400<br>
From: Robert Rochlin <<a href="mailto:rrochlin@comcast.net" target="_blank">rrochlin@comcast.net</a>><br>
To: Triumphs <<a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net" target="_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>>, "<a href="mailto:6pack@autox.team.net" target="_blank">6pack@autox.team.net</a>"<br>
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Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z<br>
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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.<br>
Best,<br>
Bob<br>
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> On Feb 5, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Alex & Janet Thomson <<a href="mailto:aljlthomson@charter.net" target="_blank">aljlthomson@charter.net</a>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> 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.<br>
> <br>
> Alex Thomson<br>
> <br>
> From: 6pack [mailto:<a href="mailto:6pack-bounces@autox.team.net" target="_blank">6pack-bounces@autox.team.net</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:6pack-bounces@autox.team.net" target="_blank">6pack-bounces@autox.team.net</a>>] On Behalf Of Bob<br>
> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2023 9:45 AM<br>
> To: <a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net" target="_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net" target="_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>>; six pack<br>
> Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z<br>
> <br>
> 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. <br>
> <br>
> 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. <br>
> <br>
> Bob<br>
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> On 2/4/23 1:12 PM, dave northrup wrote:<br>
>> Or, as they would say in England, TR6 vs 240 Zed<br>
>> <br>
>> Fun article<br>
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>> <a href="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" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">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</a> <<a href="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" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">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</a>><br>
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