Didn't Porche design the VW at Hitlers request? Didn't he then use the same
basic VW engine in his own cars?
PaulH.
-----Original Message-----
From: Todd Tweedy <lulusam2@sparc.isl.net>
To: MG list <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: 09 January 1999 17:32
Subject: Re: Fender install (was Just when you blah blah)
>Hey easy on the VW bashing, they happen to pay for my MG parts along with
>other little things like the mortgage. And for your info both Dr. Porsche
>and VW where in fact pre-Nazi Germany.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: john peloquin <peloquin@galaxy.ucr.edu>
>To: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>
>Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Date: Friday, January 08, 1999 5:53 PM
>Subject: Re: Fender install (was Just when you blah blah)
>
>
>>Dear Jurgen,
>>
>>Thanks for the advice on the damaged fender. It is most logical.
>>
>>Regarding the Volkswagen, and N*zis, I'd be lying if I said I was sorry
>>that I referred to it in such manner, though I admit that what I uttered
>>is an extremely offensive reference, despite the true origins of the
>>company.
>>So, since innocent people will be offended, from now on, I will just think
>>it (over and over and over) rather than say it.
>>
>>BTW, I was not aware that Porsche also had its origins with the N*zi's. I
>>was under the impression that Herr Porsche's renowned firm and its cars
>>somewhat predated Hitler and Volkswagen.
>>
>>;-)
>>
>>Also, my missus and I are strongly considering the purchase of a VW
>>Passat.
>>
>>"Never ascribe to Malice that which can be explained by Ignorance."
>>John J. Peloquin, Assistant Research Entomologist
>>Entomology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521
>>
>>On Fri, 8 Jan 1999, Jurgen Hartwig wrote:
>>
>>> Make sure you check the fit the fender first. Our "Rover" fender didn't
>>> fit too well at all. Do your banging and stuff to fit it, and THEN do
>>> your primer work and painting. Then you can install it.
>>>
>>> Also, our "OEM quality" Rover fender was not so great. The rocker area
>>> behind the front wheel would wobble in and out about 1/4". We had to go
>>> in behind the panel and reinforce it with metal epoxy and galvanized
>>> steel box section steel. Make sure you check for this. I don't know if
>>> the Proper MG fender is OEM or not, but it's just a thought.
>>>
>>> Jay
>>>
>>> PS. Cut out the Nazi car references, before I have to come over and kick
>>> yer lazy British lovin' tail. :)
>>> Porsche owner since 1998.
>>>
>>> john peloquin wrote:
>>> >
>>>
>>> > "Proper MG" and now I have to decide whether to paint it Before I put
>it
>>> > on or after. Any suggestions out there? IF I paint after I put it on,
>how
>>> > can I protect the inside of the fender properly as not all of it will
>be
>>> > accessable to paint when it is already on the the car. But, if I paint
>>> > before hand, I worry that the new paint job might crack if I have to
>twist
>>> > the new fender to get it to fit correctly.
>>>
>>
>>
>
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