If I may take Dick Matson's statement just a bit further....
To save a car in need of a frame I'm glad strong, accurate and correct
frames are now available. As with any replacement part needed during a
restoration, there are products that will certainly do the job but are
visibly very different than the original part. One wonders how these
products will affect the collectability of a classic car over time,
especially when they are irreversible.
Then there are parts that are visually undetectable from the original and
have at the same time been improved and engineered to do the job better than
the original. I choose the latter whenever possible because I want the
accuracy, function and fit so I can build a car that I can drive anywhere
and at any time, once finished.
We are merely custodians of these cars for a period of time. What we do to
them can seal their fate for the future generations of enthusiasts.
Rich
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dick Matson
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:28 PM
To: AustinHealey List
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: 2.6 engine rebuild
Paraphrasing , but a difference between a frame change and adding ie radial
tires or spin-on filters and the like, is of course reversible vs not
reversible.
To save a car in need of a frame I'm glad they're available.
Dick Matson / Bj8
BTW re the Kent Collection '67 car for restoration, does HBJ8L32600 and '67
go
together?
From: Jerry Costanzo<mailto:grumpyinloomis@ssctv.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 10:47 AM
I would have to agree, Martin knows our cars.
If you are going to add a spin on oil filter, why not a new
frame?
Jerry
From: m.brouillette@comcast.net<mailto:m.brouillette@comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 9:07 PM
Curt,
You are way off base about Martin. He knows Austin Healeys and all
about concurs. He believes in keeping Healeys on the road and has made it
his life's endeavor.
We all have our opinion what is ok to do with our cars and what is not,
but isn't that the car culture as a whole?
Happy Holidays,
Mike Brouillette
Bedford, NH
59 BT7
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