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Pete, Dan & Neil, Thanks so much for the helpful advice. I’ll check out the online sites Neil.

I am considering self-restoring my 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 (North American model). The first hurdle I've encountered is a rusted frame at the junction of the rear cross member and left rear strut under the trunk (which I don't think is found on European models). Replacing the frame may be necessary. Does anyone know how interchangeable Spitfire frames are for models of different years or where to find that information? Thanks for any help you can provide.

Thanks for that. I’ll need to look at that angle.

I have a 1977 Triumph Spitfire- my first car, actually- which I'm considering restoring before my wife sells it for scrap to get it out of the garage. I was stopped in my tracks by what I thought was a rotted chassis but realize in going into your forum that it is only the boot riggers, a feature only included in US market cars. Am I correct that I could cut the two riggers off without sacrificing any of the frame's structural integrity? I've shown the rot to a couple of car enthusiasts who know something about British sports cars and no one suggested I could do this. And while on the topic of restoration, any advice on a good source of information about the restoration process specific to a Spitfire is welcome (realizing how open ended this request is...). Although I'm tempted to turn it over to a pro (and I definitely will for portions of the restoration), the final cost would likely be much more than the car is worth, even with the sentimental value added. Plus, I think I'd enjoy the process if i did some of it myself.