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- From: macman+@pitt.edu (Dennis H Lippert)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
- Subject: Re: '57 TR3 no engine go jap?
- Message-ID: <4808@blue.cis.pitt.edu.UUCP>
- Date: 15 Aug 92 19:50:34 GMT
- References: <1992Aug10.231238.420@gtephx.UUCP> <1992Aug12.063427.9552@mr.med.ge.com>
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- In article <1992Aug12.063427.9552@mr.med.ge.com> hinz@bonfire (David Hinz Mfg 4-6987) writes:
-
- [about putting japanese drivetrain into Triumph TR3]
-
- >Keep in mind that some collecter in the future is going to curse you eternally
- >if you do anything to structurally modify the car, so that the original, PROPER,
- >engine cannot be put back in.
-
- >If you don't want to deal with the Lucas electricals and the crappiness of the
- >engine in general, perhaps you should just drive a Toyota or Nissan.
-
- >Sorry, just that it's a sore spot with me. Having to undo what some hack has
- >done to a collectable car is a real pain in the ass.
-
- Sorry, your comments are a sore spot with *me*. I run into this in my other
- hobby... Model Railroading. There are some folks who want it to be original
- and untouched... and others who want it to run and look better.
-
- My personal opinion statement:
- -If it works for you, DO IT.
- -Don't worry about the next owner... unless you bought it as an investment.
- -If you *are* a collector, BUYER BEWARE! If you want an original, buy one,
- and know how to tell one that isn't original. Don't blame *me* for
- modifying the car... I wanted it to run better, and possibly for something
- to do (a la HOBBY).
-
- Sorry, but collectors just strike a nerve with me...
-
- -Den
-
- p.s. Please don't flame... it's a waste of bandwidth, and it will accomplish
- nothing.
-
-
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