"Get both." Good luck trying to find copies of the Practical Classics book you
have. Near as I can tell, there are none available for purchase. I'm currently
scouring for used copies on-line. No success, so far.
Dave Friedlander
CF25194UO
Jerry Shaw wrote:
> 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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