I haven't check in to this yet. I suppose it depends on whether you intend
to drive with/without the hardtop.
Terry
> ----------
> From: D.T.Gebhard[SMTP:kimkell@decaturnet.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 9:52 PM
> To: Banbury, Terrence; 'Winnie Olmer'
> Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: CRASH!-'79 Spit parts car for sale
>
> I also drive with my light on.Visibility is a must!!!
> Also, is there a source for the *cyclops* style brake
> light for Spits.
> Dave Gebhard
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Banbury, Terrence
> <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
> To: 'Winnie Olmer' <who@sover.net>
> Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 10:38 AM
> 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
>
> > ----------
> > 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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