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Posted By : Adrian Lee, 16-Mar-2004, 10:35pm

Due to my wifes invalidity she cannot drive manual cars.we both love TR6's.Questions........

1.Did they do an auto version?
2.Will a 2.5 block married to an auto box from a 2.5 PI saloon fit in the chassis?
3.Is this viable,or am i dreaming and talking bollox?
4.Can the chassis be sorted to accept an auto ,like the vitesse?
5.Will a 2.5 with Su's fit under the bonnet without bulges?

Any help greatly appreciated.

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Posted By : David Pearson, 17-Mar-2004, 07:16am

Adrian

There was no production auto version, but thats not to say it can't be done, Triumph built many auto TR's in experimental, the most famous of which for the US Triumph importer's personnel use. A bit of chassis/floor work would be needed, but not beyond any competant Triumph specialist.
HS6's on the long branch 2.5 saloon manifold is a very common TR6 modification, that's why a s/h set is worth a small fortune on E-Bay!

David
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  Posted By : Jason Chinn, 17-Mar-2004, 07:37am
  
  ...and don't forget that if you're taking off Lucas PI and putting on carbs, there's a good value in the old PI kit. If you want to get the books to balance, you could sell on the PI kit to fnance your carb conversion. I won't get into the whole "PI is better than carbs" debate, I know which I prefer but then I like a challange
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    Posted By : Adrian Lee, 17-Mar-2004, 09:01am
    
    Thanks Dave & Jason.............i suppose first point of the project is too find a cheap TR6.........piece of pee heh?..........Knowing ZERO about TR6's what do i look for,other than the obilgatory rust?
    I have a 2.5 PI block and carbs so one with a goosed engine would be ok,just need to scource a car and auto box then.....amongst a few other things.........kick down,pedal etc etc.......
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      Posted By : Adrian Lee, 17-Mar-2004, 09:13am
      
      http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&it...
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        Posted By : Adrian Lee, 18-Mar-2004, 08:24am
        
        Is there anybody in the north west that would be prepared to let me have a look under their TR6 at the chassis and take some measurements?
        
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        Posted By : Philip Willcocks, 24-Mar-2004, 12:20pm
        
        Adrian, I have two TR6's for sale for restoration.
        
        Please contact me if you are interested
        p_willcocks@yahoo.com
        
        Philip