Gano, Ken wrote:
>
> I'm 180 miles east of Tony and Amy, almost smack on I 70 count me in.
>
> kengano@advant.com
> downstate illinois
> 1959 TR3A TS57756L
> 1958 Model 10 Sedan TBE9239LDLB
> Charleston and Toledo, Illinois
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Amy Black <amyjo@tranquility.net>
> To: 'jbonina@nectech.com' <jbonina@nectech.com>
> Cc: 'triumphs@autox.team.net' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Saturday, April 04, 1998 10:00 AM
> Subject: RE: Large parts transport system...a proposal
>
> Let me just say that I really like both of these ideas. I think it would be
> fantastic to have a network of Triumph owners across the country who would
> help each other out in both regards. As for us, we live in Columbia,
> Missouri; right smack dab in the middle of the country, on interstate 70.
> We would be glad to assist anyone who's passing through.
>
> Tony Zager & Amy Black
> 1966 Spitfire Mk2
> 1969 Spitfire Mk3
> 1963 TR 4
>
> ----------
> From: jbonina@nectech.com[SMTP:jbonina@nectech.com]
> Sent: Friday, April 03, 1998 12:20 PM
> To: triumph owners digest; Smith; Brian
> Subject: Re: Large parts transport system...a proposal
>
> Brian. I've been trying to enlist listers for a similar purpose; you
> could cross the country in your Triumph (ha!) and never be far from
> mechanical help. Generally, the repsonse from the list for people to
> add to the directory has been lukewarm. (This is not to say I don't
> appreciate those that have contributed, I Do!)
>
> Jeff
>
> PS I'll be glad to be part of your list. Let me know,
>
> Subject: Large parts transport system...a proposal
> Author: "Smith; Brian" <brian_s@deq.state.la.us> at SMTP
> Date: 4/3/98 11:25 AM
>
> Dear listers,
>
> While looking at the classified ads on the VTR website a thought
> occured to me. Would it be possible to set up a "relay system" for the
> transportation of Large or Heavy parts from on part of the counry to
> another? This is what I envision: Say I find an Engine in Southern
> Calif. for my TR7. The lister who offers it for sale transports it to
> the next lister in the chain. This lister tarnsports it to the next and
> so on until I drive to Houston or some other locale and pick up said
> part. This would be viable only for large parts that can not be shipped
> via usual common carrier due to weight or extreamly high shipping cost.
> Any thoughts?
>
> Brian H. Smith
> 1959 TR3
> 1972 Spitfire IV
> 1977 TR7
> Lake Charles, LA
I'm located on # 95 50 miles s. of D.C. & 50 miles N. of Ric., count me
in.
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