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Re: Smog n Noise!!

To: "J.Scott Willoughby" <garuda@blast.net>
Subject: Re: Smog n Noise!!
From: toad <toad@storm.ca>
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 22:56:36 -0400
J.Scott Willoughby wrote:
> 
> Hi Folks
> I usually keep to just reading the wonderful dialog and occasional drivel
> that comes across this list.  This time I will put my 2 cents in. I heartily
> agree with Gerry,Craig,Elton and others who understand why we are here. The
> cars Damit! The internet leaves the door open for all opinions and I am not
> saying any of you should not or can't share yours.  But how many electrons
> do we need to devote to the fact that this group takes all types to realize
> we are a unique bunch. The fink Rutter discussion has gone too far!
> 
> I have had my +8 for 22 years my 4/4 for 15, an f-4 for 8( before I sold
> it), My cars, especially the +8, have parts in them from Bill Fink, Melvyn
> Rutter, Win Sharples, Penny Bates, Bob Couch, Linda Eckler, Chris Charles,
> John Sheally, Ron Garner,  Dave Mullens and others.  I have known all theses
> people over the last 23 years and could devote much print to things that
> really does not matter about them.   My car works great I am happy with it.
> Because it is the way I want it and with the help of our vendors and others
> advice it has covered 110,000 of very hard driving. No Morgan will ever be
> perfect, no part will ever be the right price.  But it is the constant
> challenge that is what makes these cars so much more interesting than modern
> mass produced things which pass for sports cars today.  If you are not happy
> with your car only you are responsible for the results.
> 
>  If I ever buy a new car I will buy it from whomever gives me what I want.
> Not who makes the least or has the biggest house, or gives me free drinks at
> events, or is most hospitable etc.  there is plenty of room in this market
> for all of our vendors.  If one has particularly onerous practices they
> deserve censure and this certainly seems the place to do that.
> 
> I enjoy reading most of the dialog but this last round has been
> disappointing.
> 
> Chill out!
> 
> Please! Let's enjoy our hobbies!
> 
> Real Questions?
> Who knows what kind of decent seats will fit in a 74 +8?  My car has the
> stock 2 piece seats that just don't cut it anymore.
> 
> Also looking for a set of newer wider wheels has any one fitted the 6.5" to
> an earlier +8? what tyres go best with out hitting the pipes in the rear or
> do I need to make spacers?
> 
> Scott Willoughby
> 74 +8, 67 4/4


Brethren
I for one applaud the comments of Scott and would like to state my
complete support to his last request,


Chill out!!

Toad

'57 Plus 4
'59 Plus 4
and the old Lad Angus ('33 Super Sport)

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