You and me both, John.
Best regards,
Fred Schroeder
Denison, TX
'70 SRL311-13359
TDROC
Home page http://home.texoma.net/~sitsinwest/
Regular e-mail sitsinwest@texoma.net
John Peak wrote:
> Roadster list,
>
> Does anybody here care about originality? As a long time roadster owner, I
> joined this list in the hopes of connecting with likeminded enthusiasts.
> What I have found is people who see the roadster as primarily a platform for
> customization. Engine swaps, body mods, wheel and suspension changes seem
> to dominate what few technical threads I have seen. Please do not view this
> as being critical of what you are doing. I know that many of these cars
> have been spared from the crusher by your work. I just feel that something
> valuable may have been lost in the process.
>
> I bought my roadster when it was a relatively new car. I wanted a car that
> was built from the factory to perform well. I also needed a reliable car
> that was economical to drive on a daily basis. The roadster filled the bill
> perfectly. Over the years many cars have come and gone but the roadster
> remains (Actually I did sell it once and bought it back, but that is a
> different story). I love the car for what it is, not for what I can turn it
> into.
>
> When I was in high school back in the early 1970's, I owned a '56 Bel Air.
> I replaced the original engine and transmission with a built 327 and 4
> speed. I eliminated the side chrome and painted the car a solid color. I
> put on mag wheels and installed a custom interior. If the car is still
> around, I am sure that someone went to considerable expense to undo all my
> hard work and return the car to its original configuration. Sometime in the
> future someone may want to do the same with one of your cars. Will there be
> any reference that will guide them back to originality?
>
> I am currently restoring an Austin-Healey. Despite a considerable amount of
> documentation, there is still an amazing amount of dispute about what was
> original on any specific car. Given that the roadster has existed all these
> years in relative obscurity, I am afraid that any notion of what was
> original in these cars may be gone forever.
>
> I would like to preserve the originality of my car if for no other reason
> than because it is such an important part of my life. It has been the only
> constant for nearly a quarter of a century. If anyone out there shares my
> desire, please let me know.
>
> Thank you for your patience,
>
> John Peak
> '70 2000
>
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