This is a repost of my original note about the spitfire for those who missed
it.
regards, Greg Solow
----- Original Message -----
From: Greg Solow <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
To: Friends of Triumph <FOT@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2000 11:42 PM
Subject: Free Spitfire body and chassis
> One of my techs has been restoring a 1962 Herald Convertible. It has been
> converted to a 1500 cc engine, trans, brakes, suspension, etc. from a 1973
> Spitfire. The body and chassis of the spit are available to the first
good
> home that want them. There is no rust or crash damage to the frame or the
> central body section . The bonnet is straight but has some minor rust
holes
> near the nose. The boot lid has a badly rusted rear edge. There is no
> engine, trans, diff. or rear suspension. The front suspension that is on
> the car is from the Herald and has drum brakes.
> This would make a good basis for a race car.
> Patrick, the owner of the Herald and the Spitfire, would also like to
> see the original Herald engine (a 1200 cc unit), and trans. complete with
> carb, manifolds, generator, starter, etc. all with matching production
> dates, and original, go to a good home. This car had low milage and was a
> runner that had not been used in many years. It had been sitting outside
in
> San Fransisco until Patrick rescued it.
> Patrick can be reached at The Engine Room @ 831 429-1800 Monday thru
> Friday from 9:00 to 6:00.
> He can also be reached thru my E mail.
>
> Regards, Greg Solow
>
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