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Old Sep 30, 2018 | 03:39 PM
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I have the ls3, ford 9", coilover suspension for the front.
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Old Oct 2, 2018 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by G Atsma
Basically, lift Spitfire body from frame, build new frame and totally reinforce front and rear suspension, and add larger rear axle.. Oh and WAY bigger brakes all around. Still worth it?
Helped a friend do a GT6 last summer -- looks something like this.

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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 08:07 PM
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Thanks for the pictures,looks good.
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Yount
Helped a friend do a GT6 last summer.
I was sorta kidding, but that frame looks stronger than I thought it would be. Was much or any reinforcement required? The X-frame reminds me of the late 50's-early 60's full-size Chevy frames.
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He’s just restoring - was simply illustrating the body coming off the frame.

ANY LS going into anything British from 60’s/70’s ought to necessitate a serious look at appropriate structural upgrades.
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Originally Posted by Michael Yount
He’s just restoring - was simply illustrating the body coming off the frame.

ANY LS going into anything British from 60’s/70’s ought to necessitate a serious look at appropriate structural upgrades.
That's what I was thinking. Though, as said, that frame looked even stronger than I thought it would. Even so, 450HP can persuade a lot of metal. lol
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I put an LS3 in a 73 TR6. Did significant modifications to frame, suspension and body.

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