Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Autocrossers will especially like this TR-6!
The latest addition to the British V8 photo gallery belongs to Jim Prettyleaf of Cupertino California.
Check it out here: Jim Prettyleaf's 1971 Triumph TR-6 with Buick 231 V6 (12 photos so far) I think this photo is especially interesting: Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/09/2008 11:55PM by Moderator. |
BMC Brian Mc Cullough Forest Lake, Minnesota, USA (383 posts) Registered: 10/30/2007 02:27AM Main British Car: 1980 MGB '95 3.4L 'L32' SFI V6, GM V6T5 & 3.42 Limi |
Re: Autocrossers will especially like this TR-6!
I looked at the first photo without knowing that there was a second below it. Three things I noticed right away:
-It is actually in the corner, not just before it. -The frame is not flexing to kingdom come as the TR6 does. -The suspension is still relatively flat for a TR6. Seeing the second photo explains quite a bit of this... Either that or they are driving it very slow! -BMC. p.s. I suspect they are driving it at speed. :-) |
TR6-6SPD Ken Hiebert Toronto Ontario (255 posts) Registered: 04/23/2008 11:43AM Main British Car: 1972 TR6 1994 5.7 L GM LT1 |
Re: Autocrossers will especially like this TR-6!
I'd like to know how Jim fitted 15/8.5" rims on the front supension. Details would be apprciated. My 15/7" were enough of a struggle. I love your car Jim! I'm sure it's a blast to drive.
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74ls1tr6 Calvin Grannis Elk Grove,CA (1151 posts) Registered: 11/10/2007 10:05AM Main British Car: 74 TR6 / 71 MGB GT TR6/Ls1 71 MGB GT/Ls1 |
Re: Autocrossers will especially like this TR-6!
Ken,
I found out yesterday looking around the net, that Jim Prettyleaf is a member of the Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club. [www.triumphtravelers.org] Look in the members list, has his phone number in there. You could call him and find out how he fitted the 15/8.5 rims on the front suspension. I will be attending the Triumphest coming up next month in Tahoe. I will print up some "How it was done" sheets so can hopefully get some interested folks steered to BritishV8.org. Spread the illness. Jim Prettyleaf may even attend this function, if he is, will ask the questions if possible about his ride. Calvin |