On Thu, 14 Aug 1997, Alexander Joseph H wrote:
> Long term, I am hoping to add some value to your trip here next June for
> the VTR convention at Winona. There are several FOT members who will
> make good candidates for coming to this event, who are involved
> competively with Triumphs.
> [among them:]
> Andy Mace
Ooh, heard my name mentioned! :-)
Poses an interesting question in my mind. Anybody have any ideas what it
might take to set up a 1966 Triumph 2000 sedan to tow a relatively heavy
single-axle trailer on which might be placed a relatively light Spitfire 4
"RPM" (Relies on Period Modifications) autocross car? Some sort of rear
load-leveler shocks, perhaps? Heavy-duty clutch? (Which one?) Anything
else?
Keep in mind this scheme hinges on two very important points:
1. would have to be on a very, very tight budget 2. would depend on the
success of an archaelogical dig that would actually free the 2000 from the
depths of my barn and thus inspire me to resurrect said car from a very
long slumber (about 26 years, I think)!
It really hinges on whether or not the early GT6 engine that came with the
car (you have to see the hole in the original block to believe it; it was
not my doing, but that of two owners previous to me) is usable without
major rebuilding costs.
Of course, I could simply tow with the Explorer, but where's the fun in
that? :-)
--Andy
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