I'v been looking for a suitable TRIUMPH SPITFIRE donor to build a SAMMIO ALPHA but so far have been unsuccessful.
However, my efforts did turn up a Scimitar SS1 and as, IMHO, by far the best driving SAMMIO I have built to date was based around the Scimitar SS1 I have decided have a go with this.
The later SS1's use a very strong Galvanized chassis, independent suspension all around, Ford 1.6 CVH engine, 5 speed type 9 gearbox, LSD, 4 pot brakes ect ect. So really it's a no brainer.
This is my donor sourced with the help of SCIM JIM.
1986, 65,000 miles, been stood for 15 years
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It arrived Thursday and with the help of SCIM JIM this is what it looks like after a days work.
After another 1/2 days work we get this.
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Next this to do is "trim down" the fiberglass floor pan and frame work, thus making it ready to trial fit the ALPHA body tub.
Unfortunately just when I need him, my assistant has gone on holiday for 2 weeks. So this might be a little difficult on my own
