Wanna bet? Value is lost when things are not original
mayf, out in Pahrump
----- Original Message -----
From: <JACranwell@aol.com>
To: <arado7@sbcglobal.net>; <drmayf@teknett.com>; <gswaybright@yahoo.com>;
<tigers@autox.team.net>; <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 6:07 AM
Subject: Re: Restoring a Car or other Vehicle
> I don't believe that even the most dyed-in-the-wool purist would object to
> using modern technology which preserves both life and machinery.
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> Julian
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> In a message dated 21/02/2005 13:47:43 GMT Standard Time,
> arado7@sbcglobal.net writes:
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> > My Tiger is maintained as close to the original as I can do it. The
tires
> > are radial, the exhaust is S/S. I believe it is more difficult to retain
> > originality than to modify. My last significant expense was for an
original
> > air cleaner..cost me $400. Took me 20 years to find. The breather cap
was
> > easier. I have no problems with the original 260 engine for it has
adequate
> > power for me and does not over heat with the original radiator . Mobil 1
and
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> > Dot 5, although not original, preserves it since rebuild in 86.
Regards,
> > Gary B9472283
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