Kempinski, Robert M. wrote:
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> REPLY FROM: Kempinski, Robert M.
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> You mean to tell me people have been investing in Tiger parts? Windfall
> profit seems to be a more likely scenario for those who happen to have an
> extra.
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> I'm all for a reproduction air cleaner. And the closer one can make it look
> like the original the better as far as I'm concerned. Then the parts can sell
> for manufacturing cost plus an equity factor and not some dollar inflated
> aberration. Then again, I can just see it now - a Tiger Air Cleaner
> Authenication committee. Decals to be placed on a suitably inconspicuous spot
> just underneath the AC on the top of the cleaner.
> Truer words were never spoken. Some seem to positively worship the cult
>of
originality. Imagine praising the ORIGINAL wire hose clamp. Lots of original
equipment
was necessary because Tigers were underfinanced,they had to rely on what was
already in
the Rootes parts bin, and they were built to a competetive price, not because
production
choices were the best possible.
When I sold my original Lucas battery vented caps & hose assembly at one
of Tom's
picnics a few years ago, I thought the buyer would faint with excitement.A FEW
choice
personalized touches make the Tiger less of a cookie cutter production.I am not
in favor
of chopped tops & continental spares, but items like a louvered hood & engine
mods are
reasonable enhancements.
I remember attending an MGTD meet a few years ago where the principal
debate was on
which direction the visible screw slots should face---Paralell or perpendicular
to the
body?? Let's not sink to this level. Al J. (B9472024)
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