Coming from a rather impecunoius background, ( that means tight fisted
to
any Triumph owners reading this,) I have always been in the habit of
repairing rather than renewing, at least until the item is too far gone
to fix. For instance, I reline brake shoes, reline clutch discs, ( parts
available from firms like Lancaster & Vintage Spares, 44 01524 423453.)
A clutch plate can be re-used this way for just £10, and an axle
re-lined with brake shoes for about £20. ( MG TD,TF & Y type...and
Wolseley 4/44!)
However, it occurs to me that perhaps my ideas may not be ideal for the
MG specialists, who need me to buy new bits, so they can re-invest their
profits to remanufacture scarce items. I buy my new parts when needed
from NTG, of Ipswitch, email < NTG200@aol.com >.
What does everyone think of this? Is it short sighted to 'reclaim' items
on a DIY basis,( I am experienced enough to know what NOT to re-use, I
hope,) or am I being 'green' by not using up world resources, or am I
putting people out of work? There is a great deal of satifaction in
doing as much as possible yourself, but I am coming more and more up
against the MG owner who just buys a new bit, and throws the worn bit
away. To me that is a terrible waste.
Over to you.........
Neil Cairns.
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