Rodney Orr wrote:
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> Many more Spits were made than TR6s (139,587 vs, 94,619, according to R.
> Newton's Buyers Guide) so parts and support should be at least as good for
> the Spits (I've a TR6 and there's no problem with either for them). If I'm
> not mistaken though, Spitfires, unlike the TRs do not have a separate
> chassis, and are much more difficult to repair should rust require extensive
> restoration work. I may stand corrected, however.
Yes, you will. ;-) NOTE: run for your life, it's Mr. Annoying Little
Details about Triumphs Guy!
The Spitfire DOES have a separate "backbone" frame. However, details of
the floor structure and particularly the sills make the Spit's tub almost
a semi-monocoque, giving you the best (or worst!) of both worlds. Rust
repair isn't significantly harder on a Spitfire.
--Andy
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