Hi everyone!
I'm restoring a '72 GT6 MkIII with the rotoflex suspension. This car was
sitting in my buddy's back yard in waist-high grass for about 6 years. The
body was completely destroyed, but I picked up another MkIII body (thanks
Sam!). The frame was rusted through in many spots, so I picked up a Spitfire
chassis, from a '74, I think. I'm not sure how to tell the year of a
Spitfire frame.
Anyway, my question is: What do I have to do to make the frame totally
compatible with the GT6 stuff?
I think I need radiator mounts. The GT6 radiator is mounted way further
forward. Where can I get or how can I make these mounts?
I also need some sort of rear suspension brackets. Victoria British has
these for sale for about $70 each side. Is there a better source than VB?
Everyone seems to be a little down on them.
Also, how about a stylistic question:
Once all this stuff is done and before I'm ready to put parts up on the new
frame, should I paint the frame to match the body or black? Black is more
correct, right? I don't think I've ever actually seen (as in, not photos on
the web) a matched frame.
Thanks everyone!
-Jonathan
'74 Spitfire 1500
'72 GT6 MkIII (the rusty hulk)
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