NickTruman Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Hi Guys I live near Heathrow and i need a Spitfire body tub. I am not that worried about the condition, although that being said it needs some integrity.. Can anyone help? Kind regards Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 spitfire graveyard might help ?? http://www.spitfiregraveyard.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickTruman Posted August 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 48 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: spitfire graveyard might help ?? http://www.spitfiregraveyard.com/ Thanks Pete I have messaged them, they are in Sheffield, so not sure how to get to Heathrow if they have anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 http://www.quillertriumph.co.uk/Quiller/Parts/partsused/partsused.htm no idea what they are like but much closer ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlubikey Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Nick, how about Spitbitz near Reading - just down the M4 from you. Norman seems to specialise in parts, but he may have a body he's stripped? Give him a ring, but if he has something make sure you see it before committing yourself. No connection, etc. Cheers, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickTruman Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 On 20/08/2019 at 19:29, rlubikey said: Nick, how about Spitbitz near Reading - just down the M4 from you. Norman seems to specialise in parts, but he may have a body he's stripped? Give him a ring, but if he has something make sure you see it before committing yourself. No connection, etc. Cheers, Richard Hi Richard I just picked up my body tub from SpitBitz, so thank yo for the heads up. It is a very sad body with loads of holes, especially in the floor and sills. I will make new panels from 16g sheet steel. The rear driver's side wing is shot but as I will need to remodel the back of the car to suit the 12" longer wheelbase, that should not be an issue. The body has been in their yard for ages, so will take a while to dry out. As my car is going to be mid engined I had a rough measure up and it looks like the engine will fit nicely behind the rear seat. I still want to move the body tub forward 3" or so to shorten the front, and lengthen teh rear, otherwise there will be too much weight at the back. Just need some sill panels and some dry weather now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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