I'd thought about placing a "dome" light (for nighttime illumination under
the roll bar if I install one. A brake light on the roll bar would also be a
good idea!
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Banbury, Terrence
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 10:39 AM
To: 'Winnie Olmer'
Cc: 'spitfires@autox.team.net'
Subject: RE: CRASH!-'79 Spit parts car for sale
That seems to be the most often used excuse by poor drivers...."I didn't see
them!" It is true for motorcycles especially. I drive with my lights on in
the Spit. I might even add a few more up front just to get their attention.
A high mounted (temporary, is possible, I suppose) rear brake light is a
good idea too. Driving a '60's car in the new millennium is risky
Terry Banbury
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> From: Winnie Olmer[SMTP:who@sover.net]
> Reply To: Winnie Olmer
> Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 1:44 PM
> To: 'Graham Stretch'
> Cc: 'List Spitfires'; 'List Triumph'
> Subject: RE: CRASH!-'79 Spit parts car for sale
>
>
>
> Thanks for the sentiments. Hopefully someone picks up whats left of the
> Spit
> and can give it a second life in another car. It's a strange feeling to
> not
> really bum out about losing the Spit. While I wish I still had it..
> especially so close to Spring... I am simply so thankful to have come out
> of
> it OK that I'm counting my blessings. It makes me "weak in the knees" to
> look at how caved in the driver door and windshield are. I have no idea
> how
> I came out with a few cuts and a badly bruised side. Just bruises! I dont
> get it! The "Triumph Gods" wanted me to finish the TR6. It's not my time
> yet. When I can figure out how to get a picture of it on line it would be
> very sobering to others to take a look. My lesson learned is.. drive with
> my
> lights on at all times!! Just like motorcyclists do to be more visible. In
> all my cars actually. Especially with all the "cell phone while you drive"
> drivers out there. Maybe I'll paint the 6 dayglow tie-dye. Austin Powers
> TR6?
>
> Take care
> Winnie
>
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