re: 2600 SZ production numbers, and who built the Sprints?

[Johnson David-QA2282 <David.R.Johnson@domain.elided>]

Many thanks to John Hertzman, who, as always, answered my questions about
2600 SZ production numbers and 2600 Sprint construction in exacting detail
and with exquisite eloquence, above and beyond the call of duty.  Not only
do I now know the answers, I have also learned a little more about the
Italian coachbuilder's trade in the '60s to boot.

I had also been told that my 2600 Sprint was essentially handbuilt.
Apparently not the case, since I now know that the Bertone carriageworks had
converted to conveyor production before my car was built, although I'm sure
this was not mass-production as GM or Ford know it.  I was advised, due to
the handbuilt nature, not to try replacing the rusted passenger side door
with one from another car, since the panels were supposedly hand trimmed to
fit.  Therefore it would be easier to fix the rusty panel than try to get a
parts car door to fit.  So perhaps I can impose upon John one more time to
educate me: is this advice true, or in 1964 was Bertone employing
sufficiently mass-productionised techniques that panel trimming was no
longer necessary?  If I am ever fortunate enough to come across a 2600
Sprint parts car with a solid passenger door, I would like to know if I
should bid for the door!

Many thanks,

Dave J.
1964 2600 Sprint
1987 Milano Verde
1982 GTV6 (shell to be hauled to the crusher tomorrow...)

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