Without parts cars, many other Tigers wouldn't have a chance of being
rebuilt...
On 11/5/2013 9:39 PM, Smit, Theo wrote:
> Yeah, I was not intending to start or fan the flames on another 'what is the
> line' discussion, so please don't go there... the state of this Tiger is
> pretty unfortunate. It would be cool if someone with a deep pocketbook, more
> patience, and still more skills acquired this car and set it right, but
> chances are that won't happen and we'll just see it get parted out. At least
> in that case the various unique parts will find their way onto a Tiger, which
> is better than their fate for the last several decades by the look of things.
>
> Theo
>
> From: Tom Parker [mailto:tkparker1941@gmail.com]
> Sent: November 5, 2013 7:29 PM
> To: Smit, Theo
> Cc: Tiger E-mail Q&A
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Replacing Door Windows - Documentation
>
> Theo, of course, knows all this: If the firewall and other TAC specific parts
> are still there, and if the Tiger 2 specific updates are still there it can be
> considered an "original" Tiger 2 for TAC purposes.
> Outside California and other dry place the deterioration of a pre-rust proofed
> car is dependent on its care. Left in the open, or worse leads to the kind of
> deterioration we see in this Mark 2. It can be repaired, but a good job will
> far exceed the value of the car.
> Tom
> '67 Mark 2
>
> On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 6:13 PM, Smit, Theo
> That hardtop has to be in pretty good shape... it appears to be the only
> thing
> holding the front and back halves of the car together.
>
> If '504 ever shows up in 'restored' condition, they better have real good
> documentation of the restoration process to show there is actually part of
> the
> original chassis left besides the VIN and JAL plates.
>
> Theo
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