[TR] [6pack] TR6 vs 240 Z

[Alex & Janet Thomson]

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

 

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