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Re: Matching Numbers

To: fergie@ntplx.net
Subject: Re: Matching Numbers
From: toad <toad@storm.ca>
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 21:52:31 -0500
Cc: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <Pine.OSF.4.02A.9811281656190.9061-100000@ccins.camosun.bc.ca> <3660C7C9.7C26@ntplx.net>
Michael Ferguson wrote:
> 
> Malcolm Walker wrote:
> >
> > On Sat, 28 Nov 1998, toad wrote:
> >
> > > To me, matching numbers are most important.  Vehicle number and engine
> > > number must match assembly data in order to have a vehicle that has
> > > clean lineage.
> >
> > Frankly, I'd rather have a car that starts when you turn the key, drives
> > when you push the gas, and shifts when you want it to.  And considering
> > you won't be thinking much about engine numbers when tooling through the
> > twisties at excessive speed, does it matter?  You can't see the engine
> > from the drivers' seat...
> >
> > True, there's something to be said about clean lineage, but I kinda like
> > the clean lines of my TR4 as they are...  I have a TR4A engine, TR6 seats,
> > chevy alternator, roll bar, fiberglass hard top, etc, etc, etc.  Runs
> > pretty nice though!
> >
> > -Malcolm
> > * There is a FAQ for this list!  Its temporary home is:
> > http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/walker/triumph/trfaq.htm
> 
> I can see Malcolm's a purist! Way to go, Malcolm!!! 8^)
> --
> Michael Ferguson
> Vernon CT


Malcolm is a purist?  WHERE?  He is a driver and the type of modified
car,, well that is another pouint of view>

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