toad wrote:
>
> 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>
>
> Toad
Geez, it was just a joke, Toad. Everyone knows no self respecting purist
would EVER install a roll bar. 8^)
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Michael Ferguson
Vernon CT
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