GT6 coilovers.
Discussion
Hi guys this is the first of many inquiring posts about the gorgeous GT6, Id be pleased if you could help or point me elsewhere.
Im looking into buying a GT6 MkIII once Ive shifted the landrover. Im fairly capable with home mechanics and would prepfer to have a more alluring (and faster) car for my efforts.
I have read that the original set up with transverse leaf spring and dampers leaves something to be desired. Is it possible just to put coilovers onto the damper mounts or do they need reinforcing? does the Leaf spring have to be modified, replaced removed?
Ive also come into posession of a shed load of Aluminium Box section (construction standard) does anyone know of a location on the interent that I can get the design for a MKIII Chassis as I have a cunning plan to save weight on the orignal lump of steel.
Cheers guys, Rich.
p.s. If anyone here hears of a reasonable GT6 for <£2000 Id be glad to hear about it. Not worried about the state of the interior.
Im looking into buying a GT6 MkIII once Ive shifted the landrover. Im fairly capable with home mechanics and would prepfer to have a more alluring (and faster) car for my efforts.
I have read that the original set up with transverse leaf spring and dampers leaves something to be desired. Is it possible just to put coilovers onto the damper mounts or do they need reinforcing? does the Leaf spring have to be modified, replaced removed?
Ive also come into posession of a shed load of Aluminium Box section (construction standard) does anyone know of a location on the interent that I can get the design for a MKIII Chassis as I have a cunning plan to save weight on the orignal lump of steel.
Cheers guys, Rich.
p.s. If anyone here hears of a reasonable GT6 for <£2000 Id be glad to hear about it. Not worried about the state of the interior.
rich,
ring dave at canley classics he know all to be known on this, he has the only aliumium gt6 that triumph build and would help you in lightinging yours. you can buy spring convertion kits for the gt6 and agian daves your man for suppling and help on the advantages. for where to look try www.tssc.org.uk lots of good ones for the money your looking to spend what don't need rebodying
regards
rich
ring dave at canley classics he know all to be known on this, he has the only aliumium gt6 that triumph build and would help you in lightinging yours. you can buy spring convertion kits for the gt6 and agian daves your man for suppling and help on the advantages. for where to look try www.tssc.org.uk lots of good ones for the money your looking to spend what don't need rebodying
regards
rich
The only GT6 that had back end issues was the Mk 1 where you had a 95BHP engine strapped to the same rear suspension as found on the 38.5BHP Herald. Even then, you only had a problem if you drove like a t
t - lift off the gas mid-corner and the rear wheel would tuck under and you exeted the corner ass-first. Slow down enough for the corner, or keep your foot in and it doesn't happen.
With the introduction of the Mk II in July '68 a lower wishbone was added to the mix and a rotoflex rubber dougnut added to the drive shafts. This fixed the problem completely but was expensive to make.
When the Spitfire Mk IV came in in 1970 it had a modified version of the origonal swing spring suspension, where only the bottom leaf was actually fixed to the diff., the others could slide over one another.
This also solved the tuck-in problem as well and cost a lot less to build so replaced the rotoflex rear end in the GT6 Mk 3 from 1973.
HTH
t - lift off the gas mid-corner and the rear wheel would tuck under and you exeted the corner ass-first. Slow down enough for the corner, or keep your foot in and it doesn't happen. With the introduction of the Mk II in July '68 a lower wishbone was added to the mix and a rotoflex rubber dougnut added to the drive shafts. This fixed the problem completely but was expensive to make.
When the Spitfire Mk IV came in in 1970 it had a modified version of the origonal swing spring suspension, where only the bottom leaf was actually fixed to the diff., the others could slide over one another.
This also solved the tuck-in problem as well and cost a lot less to build so replaced the rotoflex rear end in the GT6 Mk 3 from 1973.
HTH
SkintRich said:
Now I just have to work out if its sacrilege to carry out these plans!
Depends if you will be slaughtering goats/virgins/girls who claim to be virgins but the writting and white stilleto scuff marks on the wall of the gents toilet suggests otherwise/claiming your car is god/etc.
If you not then it's your car and two fingers to everyone else.
Hi Rich & welcome. My advice would be to get the GT6 first & see if you like the original set up before spending any money. I've been driving mine for 8 years now (mk3 non-rotoflex) & don't have any problems with the handling, however i have got mildly uprated springs on the front & Gaz adjustable dampers all round. That IMO is sufficient as you can adjust them to suit your driving style. I've not looked into the coilover conversion so can't comment there but I wouldn't imagine it isn't cheap?
Slightly OT but what is the Landrover you're trying to shift? I'm looking for one at the minute?
Slightly OT but what is the Landrover you're trying to shift? I'm looking for one at the minute?
Edited by slammedvanman on Tuesday 12th September 13:43
Ive been looking to get rid of it for the last few months, naturally my enthusiastic description has waned slightly
I need it gotten rid of as i start a new job soon and cant leave it cluttering up the parents drive. Its excellent fun to tinker with and rag around country lanes, and would be a good base for any trialler conversion you might want to do.
An 88 inch (good chassis) series one truck cab
Series 2a gear box (with stronger layshaft)
Salisbury axles (The military spec defender ones)
Ford Cologne V6.
Problems that would need fixing, the seat box is probably 50 years old and showing it. It has no seatbelts and the exhaust is blowing slightly, Ive fund a daihatsu 2.8 Deisel for it but am not keen to get involved in an engine swap as Im out of here in a two months time.
- Pointers on how to sound keen on selling a vehicle youve come to resent owuld be most welcome. (Apologies if that just became a "for sale" advert)
Id been looking at buying an MGB GT, when I was overtaken at the lights by a miniscule fastback coupe! - Hence the new love for the GT6.
I need it gotten rid of as i start a new job soon and cant leave it cluttering up the parents drive. Its excellent fun to tinker with and rag around country lanes, and would be a good base for any trialler conversion you might want to do.
An 88 inch (good chassis) series one truck cab
Series 2a gear box (with stronger layshaft)
Salisbury axles (The military spec defender ones)
Ford Cologne V6.
Problems that would need fixing, the seat box is probably 50 years old and showing it. It has no seatbelts and the exhaust is blowing slightly, Ive fund a daihatsu 2.8 Deisel for it but am not keen to get involved in an engine swap as Im out of here in a two months time.
- Pointers on how to sound keen on selling a vehicle youve come to resent owuld be most welcome. (Apologies if that just became a "for sale" advert)
Id been looking at buying an MGB GT, when I was overtaken at the lights by a miniscule fastback coupe! - Hence the new love for the GT6.
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