I have both Roger's book and the TR6 restoration book from the Practical
Classics series. They're complimentary to the extent that Roger's book has a
larger scope of topics (carbs, for example) and has much better descriptive
prose. Compare, if you will, Roger's treatment of fitting a hood/softtop,
with PC's pathetic treatment on the same topic. Difficult topics in Roger's
book get additional treatment with line drawings.
If I had to pick a nit, small black and white photos don't cut it and
Roger's book could benefit from larger color photos (my eyesight is fine, my
arms aren't long enough). Unfortunately, given the number of photos, doing
this would probably make Roger's book just too expensive to print. Maybe a
mix of b/w and color for important points. Practical Classics photos are
larger and in color, which aids in resolving confusing detail, and some
aspects of frame and body welding are a tad better because of their photos.
Get both!!
Jerry Shaw
'74 TR6
'75 TR6
----- Original Message -----
From: <rcotting@mgnet.ca>
To: "Kai M. Radicke" <kmr@pil.net>
Cc: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 7:30 AM
Subject: Re: Roger Williams' TR6 Restoration Book
> As one who is passionate about the hobby involved with the ownership,
> maintenance, and restoration of my TR6, I like to scoop up all kinds of
> stuff on the marque. I haven't ordered the book yet but probably will,
> just to add to a collection which deals with the car. I suppose we are
all
> entitled to our opinion. But, after two rather lengthy and cranky e
mails,
> I wonder if Kai is suffering from Impending Triumph Seperation Anxiety
> (ITSA)?
>
> Rich C.
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