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1973 Triumph Spitfire 6 GT6 MK III / Spitfire

The engine, chassis and running gear from this car are late 1973 GT-6. The body tub is from a 1980 Spitfire.

I have rebuilt the carbs, adding K&N filters and a heat shield. Replaced bad water pump, all flex hoses and rebuilt the Right Rear axle. The distributor was professionally rebuilt after finding a new vacuum advance for the one removed by the P.O. The vacuum advance canister came from Quality Rebuilds Ltd [barry@qualityrebuilds.com] in New Zealand. (Great guy & excellent service!)

Since the original wood veneer on the dash was peeling, I replaced it with bird's eye maple veneer (theveneerstore.com) and I'm very pleased with the results.

It had a Spitfire Speedo and GT-6 tach, so I found a replacement Speedo on EBAY and rebuilt all the gauges. I also found a replacement Hazard switch from EBAY UK. Victoria British & BPNW have been my primary suppliers for parts.

I replaced the original ragged soft top with a new on from KEE, which I ordered in a custom color. Beautifully made and was an easy intall. Snaps were factory installed. I didn't do a professional job. but I think it looks (and works) just fine.

By fixing the engine electronics (It also has a Crane ignition) and the carburation, the problem of bad compression (I know, should've figured that out before) has been exposed in cylinders 2 & 5. So, when money becomes available, I'll rebuild the engine. I'll keep you posted.

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Vehicle History

This vehicle's information was last updated on 2009-08-15 17:28:14.

Differences between 2009-08-15 17:28:14 and previous 2009-07-19 17:54:41:

nickname changed from: Spit-6 Or Frankenstein to: Spit-6 Or Dr. Frankenstein

Differences between 2009-07-19 17:54:41 and previous 2009-07-19 17:50:44:

colour changed from: Magenta to: Maroon (Dark Red)

nickname changed from: Spit-6 to: Spit-6 Or Frankenstein

Ownership History

Transfer Date	Owner ID
2008-01-04	Bob Coker

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