In a message dated 9/10/2005 3:04:03 PM Central Standard Time,
davidt@opentext.com writes:
> I would have to agree the TR3, it has nice lines and proportions, yes it
> could be bigger but it would throw off the ratios IMO. As for mods a
> "sleeper" with a nice suspension and good rubber would be so cool to
> drive around in. After I finished my '3 I mentioned to my wife that if
> I could I would take another TR3a body shell, build a tube frame, with a
> modern suspension and a small-block motor or even a turbo 4 (given gas
> prices lately ). I see this much like American Hot Rod where they take
> the form and lines of an older car and the mechanics of the more modern
> stuff.
>
There was a TR3 at VTR with a 383 Hemi, supercharger and nitro. Other than
the dual exhaust it looked stock. How's that for a sleeper?
Dave
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