From: brooks@mcnc.org (Ted Brooks)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: '57 TR3 no engine go jap?
Date: 16 Aug 92 02:59:18 GMT
Organization: MCNC Center for Microelectronics, RTP, NC

In article <4808@blue.cis.pitt.edu.UUCP> macman+@pitt.edu (Dennis H Lippert) writes:
>In article <1992Aug12.063427.9552@mr.med.ge.com> hinz@bonfire (David Hinz Mfg 4-6987) writes:
>
>[about putting japanese drivetrain into Triumph TR3]
>
>>Keep in mind that some collecter in the future is going to curse you eternally
>
>>Sorry, just that it's a sore spot with me.  Having to undo what some hack has
>>done to a collectable car is a real pain in the ass.
>
>Sorry, your comments are a sore spot with *me*.  I run into this in my other
>hobby... Model Railroading.  There are some folks who want it to be original
>and untouched... and others who want it to run and look better.
>
>My personal opinion statement:
>-If it works for you, DO IT.
>-Don't worry about the next owner... unless you bought it as an investment.
>-If you *are* a collector, BUYER BEWARE!  If you want an original, buy one,
>and know how to tell one that isn't original.  Don't blame *me* for 
>modifying the car... I wanted it to run better, and possibly for something
>
>p.s.  Please don't flame... it's a waste of bandwidth, and it will accomplish

OK - I won't flame you, but I gotta disagree. I own a '55 Chevy & happen to
be a purist about this stuff. I really like original, correct, antique
cars. But I've seen stuff done to '55-57 Chevs I couldn't believe. When I
see somebody who built a pro-street out of a gutted shell, it doesn't bother
me a bit - heck, it was probably too far gone to redo authentically, and
they saved it from the crusher. Likewise, when someone does new modifications
on an already modified car - no big deal.  But when I hear of someone taking
a nice, original "little old lady's" car & going pro-street, it really bugs
me. After all, they're not building any more of these correct original cars,
and those of us who want one often have one h*ll of a time finding one.

I know I've got no business telling anyone what they ought to do with their
car, but let me ask a favor. If you're contemplating modifying a car,
think about us purists. Try not to cut up a car we'd drool over, and try
to keep the original parts available - just in case one of us wants to buy
your car when you're ready to sell. Who knows - we might just give you a 
really good offer if we can put it back original without too much difficulty.

A little understanding from both sides of the fence can go a long way.
 
Ted Brooks
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From: wesf@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com (Wes Fujii)
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1992 15:21:09 GMT
Subject: Re: Blueprinting - What is it.
Organization: Hewlett Packard - Boise, ID