[Spits] GT-6 MK3 in Georgia

[Bill Gingerich]

Hi Dan,

My opinion is it's an early '72.  I think '72 started at commission number
KE/KF10001.  While engine numbers usually don't match commission numbers
exactly, KF10676UE is far enough past KE/KF10001 to fit in as a '72.  You
might be able to get more info from the frame number, as those ran
consecutively throughout GT6 production.  www.triumphspitfire.com has a lot
of info on the production numbers.

'73 started at KE/KF20001, so it certainly isn't a '73.  '73 also had non-
rotoflex rear suspension.

BillG
Newalla, OK

 

-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-bounces+bill=gingerich.us at autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces+bill=gingerich.us at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Daniel Parrott
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 1:28 PM
To: 'Daniel Parrott'; spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] GT-6 MK3 in Georgia

Well, the Spit6 Project car is resting comfortably in my driveway here in
Savannah,  From the Commission number, the body is from a 1978 donor car.
How do I determine the age and vintage of the engine?  VB doesn't carry the
engine numbers as a guide.  The engine number is: KF10676UE.  Both the
spoiler and the bonnet indicate that the donor engine and chassis is from a
MK 3.  1972 or 1973?  Any ideas?

-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-bounces+parrotthead01=comcast.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces+parrotthead01=comcast.net at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Daniel Parrott
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 5:38 PM
To: spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spits] GT-6 MK3 in Georgia

I have an opportunity (?) to purchase a 1972 GT-6 MK3 cheap.  It's been a
while, but do they require leaded gas to run?  If so, how do the listers
cope with that requirement?