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- From: brooks@mcnc.org (Ted Brooks)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
- Subject: Re: '57 TR3 no engine go jap?
- Message-ID: <1992Aug16.025918.16495@mcnc.org>
- Date: 16 Aug 92 02:59:18 GMT
- References: <1992Aug10.231238.420@gtephx.UUCP> <1992Aug12.063427.9552@mr.med.ge.com> <4808@blue.cis.pitt.edu.UUCP>
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- In article <4808@blue.cis.pitt.edu.UUCP> macman+@pitt.edu (Dennis H Lippert) writes:
- >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
- >
- >>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
- >
- >p.s. Please don't flame... it's a waste of bandwidth, and it will accomplish
-
- OK - I won't flame you, but I gotta disagree. I own a '55 Chevy & happen to
- be a purist about this stuff. I really like original, correct, antique
- cars. But I've seen stuff done to '55-57 Chevs I couldn't believe. When I
- see somebody who built a pro-street out of a gutted shell, it doesn't bother
- me a bit - heck, it was probably too far gone to redo authentically, and
- they saved it from the crusher. Likewise, when someone does new modifications
- on an already modified car - no big deal. But when I hear of someone taking
- a nice, original "little old lady's" car & going pro-street, it really bugs
- me. After all, they're not building any more of these correct original cars,
- and those of us who want one often have one h*ll of a time finding one.
-
- I know I've got no business telling anyone what they ought to do with their
- car, but let me ask a favor. If you're contemplating modifying a car,
- think about us purists. Try not to cut up a car we'd drool over, and try
- to keep the original parts available - just in case one of us wants to buy
- your car when you're ready to sell. Who knows - we might just give you a
- really good offer if we can put it back original without too much difficulty.
-
- A little understanding from both sides of the fence can go a long way.
-
- Ted Brooks
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