In a message dated 5/31/00 11:16:56 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
wizardz@maxinter.net writes:
> 1 - What differences exist in the frame member ends of the bonnet hinge
> assemblies. What is involved in mixing and matching MKIV/1500 bonnets
> and frames and a '70 GT6+ chassis and bonnet.
Mk3 GT6 bonnets are compatible with 1500's. Mk3 Spitfire bonnets are
compatable with GT6+'s. Otherwise cutting and welding is necessary.
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> Q2 - in regards to identifying simply, a 3 0r 1 rail gear box in a Spit.
> Is it safe to assume if the main box is tapered near the tail cone it's
> a 3 rail? .... as is a straight/level bottomed gearbox is the single rail
> variety?
The easiest way to tell the difference is the gear shift lever. Long,
angled, lots of chrome: it's a 3 rail. Short, mostly covered by carpet boot:
single rail. I also believe the placement of reversre is different.
Bill B
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