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Re: hardy MGB driver

To: jamest@sover.net
Subject: Re: hardy MGB driver
From: dstauffa@csc.com
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 14:19:09 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
You wrote:
I don't mean to be insulting to any truck fan's out there, each to their
own I say. But could someone please tell me what the hell is so cool
about owning a truck! Sure they have presence, but they look horribly
utilitarian and handle atrociously. Can anyone out there explain what I'm
missing.

I just purchased a Ford F150 pickup and it's one of the best moves I have
ever made.  With all my car restoration activities, having a pickup makes
every hauling or moving task a breeze.  Try stuffing a TR6 bonnet into a
passenger car.  When having my TR6 frame sandblasted, I was easily able to
put it into the pickup .  Try explaining to your wife/SO that you are
hauling greasy auto parts in your nice family sedan!

Then there is the entire issue of towing.  I would never entertaining
driving across the state or nation towing my antique car (1922 Model T)
behind a passenger car!  Last Winter I towed this car from Denver to San
Diego and had no a speck of trouble with controlling the truck or weather -
despite traveling through some good winds from Denver to New Mexico!

The pickup has proven itself useful for all types of home maintenance.

I agree, I wouldn't enjoy being behind one in my LBC.  But I sure would not
want to be active in car restoration without one.

>From one who views it from both side...

Dave,
San Diego, Ca
1970 TR6 PI
1922 Ford Centerdoor
1991 Ford F150



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